1999 BMW 3-Series Specifications

318TI 3-Door HB Manual
MSRP based on 318TI 3-Door HB Manual
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/32 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.9L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name Hatchback Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/direct 5th gear

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2778
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in) 37.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.0
Second Hip Room (in) 54.9
Front Head Room (in) 38.7
Second Leg Room (in) 32.6
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) 55.6
Front Leg Room (in) 41.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 87.0
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 55.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.9
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 106.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 55.6
Height, Overall (in) 54.8
Length, Overall (in) 165.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 15.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 32

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 138 @ 6000
Displacement 1.9L/116
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 133 @ 4300
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
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 -
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
Brakes
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
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.4
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.4
Tires
Rear Tire Size P225/50WR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P225/50WR16
Front Tire Size P225/50WR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Suspension
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 -
Suspension Type - Front Coil Spring
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Type - Rear Coil Spring

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 Yes
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 Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver/front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Front seat chest-area side impact airbags
Integrated deployment-inc: safety belt tensioners, airbags, post...
Height adjustable front safety belts w/automatic tensioners,...
Child seat restraint automatic locking retractors on all belts
All season traction control
9-MPH body-color hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers

Warranty

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

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 80
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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