1997 BMW 3-Series Specifications

318I 4-Door Sedan Manual
MSRP based on 318I 4-Door Sedan Manual
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/31 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.9L
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Style Name Sedan Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed Getrag type C manual transmission w/direct 5th gear
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2,976
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 56.6
Front Leg Room (in) 41.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.3
Passenger Volume (ft³) 85.7
Second Head Room (in) 37.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.5
Second Hip Room (in) 56.6
Front Head Room (in) 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 34.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 106.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 55.9
Height, Overall (in) 54.8
Length, Overall (in) 174.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 55.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.9
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 10.3

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 133 @ 4300
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 138 @ 6000
Displacement 1.9L/116
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.23
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.22
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.45
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.52
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.04
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.66
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.1
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.4
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P185/65R15
Front Tire Size P185/65R15
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P185/65R15
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Coil Spring
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Central Links
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Anti-Roll Bar
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Hydraulic energy absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9-MPH)
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system...
Auto front seatbelt tensioners
Auto locking retractors on all seat belts
All season traction control

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Years 6
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 50,000
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 10.4
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 80
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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Compare 1997 BMW 3-Series different trims:
318I 4-Door Sedan Manual
318IA 4-Door Sedan Automatic
318IC 2-Door Convertible Manual
318ICA 2-Door Convertible Automatic
MSRP
$25,950
MSRP
$25,950
MSRP
$33,150
MSRP
$33,150
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City / 31 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City / 31 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City / 31 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
22 mpg City / 31 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Engine
Gas I4
Horsepower
138 @ 6000
Horsepower
138 @ 6000
Horsepower
138 @ 6000
Horsepower
138 @ 6000
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic w/OD,
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic w/OD,
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