1998 BMW 318 318tiA specs & colors
2dr Car
Change trim
MSRP
- 318TIA 3dr HB Auto $21,390
- 318TI 3dr HB Manual $21,390
- 318IA 4dr Sdn Auto $26,150
- 318I 4dr Sdn Manual $26,150
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Red
Sand-Gray
Black
Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$2,940
Starting MSRP
- color-keyed bumpers/side skirts
- leather steering wheel/shift knob
- 16" alloy wheels
Specifications
EPA Classification | Compact |
Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
Front Wheel Material | Steel |
Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 80 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 138 @ 6000 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 133 @ 4300 |
Engine Type | Gas I4 |
Displacement | 1.9L/116 |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
Cruising Range - City | 319.00 mi |
Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 31 MPG |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 22 MPG |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
Cruising Range - Hwy | 449.50 mi |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.86 |
Trans Type | 4 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.72 |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.44 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.00 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.62 |
Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Anti-Roll Bar |
Suspension Type - Rear | Coil Spring |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Anti-Roll Bar |
Suspension Type - Front | Coil Spring |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.3 x -TBD- in |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.7 x -TBD- in |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.8 |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.1 ft |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.4 |
Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
Rear Tire Size | P185/65R15 |
Spare Tire Size | Compact |
Front Tire Size | P185/65R15 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
Base Curb Weight | 2866 lbs |
Track Width, Front | 55.4 in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 66.9 in |
Second Head Room | 37.0 in |
Second Leg Room | 32.6 in |
Front Hip Room | 55.6 in |
Passenger Volume | 87.0 ft³ |
Front Head Room | 38.7 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
Liftover Height | N/A in |
Second Hip Room | 54.9 in |
Front Leg Room | 41.1 in |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 in |
Length, Overall | 165.7 in |
Passenger Capacity | 4 |
Track Width, Rear | 55.6 in |
Trunk Volume | 15.0 ft³ |
Second Shoulder Room | 53.1 in |
Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
Height, Overall | 54.8 in |
Dual pwr outside heated rearview mirrors | Standard |
Halogen free-form headlights (low beams) | Standard |
Pre-wired for CD changer | Standard |
Fold-down rear seats | Standard |
Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9-MPH) | Standard |
Split folding rear seats | Standard |
Elect engine-management system | Standard |
Front/rear coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabilizer bars | Standard |
1.9L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cyl engine | Standard |
6-way manual front bucket seats | Standard |
Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer | Standard |
Service interval indicator | Standard |
Vacuum-assisted front/rear disc brakes | Standard |
65 amp/hr battery | Standard |
Leatherette upholstery | Standard |
Direct ignition system w/knock control | Standard |
Adjustable rear seat headrests | Standard |
Strut-type front suspension w/arc-shaped lower arms | Standard |
2-stage rear-window defroster | Standard |
Space-saver spare tire w/steel wheel | Standard |
185/65R15 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
Pre-wired for BMW remote keyless-entry security system | Standard |
City 22/hwy 31 (1.9L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
Semi-trailing arm rear suspension | Standard |
Front seatback storage nets | Standard |
Rear wheel drive | Standard |
Microfiltered ventilation | Standard |
Courtesy lights w/fade-in/out feature | Standard |
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
Auto front seatbelt tensioners | Standard |
Dual front cupholders/coinholder | Standard |
All season traction control | Standard |
Illuminated master key | Standard |
Body-color hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9-MPH) | Standard |
80-amp alternator | Standard |
Seatback easy-entry feature | Standard |
Tool kit under trunk floor | Standard |
Air conditioning | Standard |
LCD main & trip odometers | Standard |
13.7 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
Rear window wiper | Standard |
Mast antenna | Standard |
Driveaway protection (disables engine when double-lock feature engaged) | Standard |
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
Vehicle-speed variable 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers w/single wipe mode, heated washer jets | Standard |
All season traction control | Standard |
Window closing from driver door lock feature | Standard |
Body-color side skirts | Standard |
Auto locking retractors on all seat belts | Standard |
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 10 x 20 watt amplifier, 10 speakers | Standard |
Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr-assisted rack and pinion steering | Standard |
Pwr windows-inc: key-off operation, 1-touch up/down | Standard |
Green-tinted windshield band | Standard |
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/economy/sport/ manual shift modes | Standard |
15" x 6.0 steel wheels | Standard |
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | Standard |
Central locking system-inc: double lock anti-theft feature, console switch | Standard |
Digital clock | Standard |
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