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1998 BMW 3-Series Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1998 BMW 3-Series specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1998 BMW 3-Series Research

1998 BMW 3-Series

Resale Value:$8,995  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

1998 BMW 3-Series Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
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1,895 cc 1.9 liters 4 in-line engine with 85 mm bore, 83.5 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
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Premium unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.4
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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52 liter fuel tank
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Power: 103 kW , 138 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 133 ft lb , 180 Nm @ 4,300 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
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ABS
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Four disc brakes
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Electronic traction control via engine management
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Immobilizer
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Spacesaver steel rim spare wheel
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Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
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Body side molding
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Front and rear body color bumpers
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Coefficient of drag: 0.35
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,209, overall width (mm): 1,699, overall height (mm): 1,392, wheelbase (mm): 2,700, front track (mm): 1,407, rear track (mm): 1,412 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,394
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Conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
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Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
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Rear window
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Tinted glass
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Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,124
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
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Air conditioning
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Diversity antenna
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Front ashtray
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Audio anti-theft protection:
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Manufacturer's own audio system
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Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
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Cargo capacity:
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Front seats cigar lighter
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Clock
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Dashboard and floor full console with open storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Front seats cup holders
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
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Bucket seat , bucket seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
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Lockable glove compartment
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Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats and rear seats
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Headlight control
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 983, rear headroom (mm): 940, front leg room (mm): 1,044, rear leg room (mm): 828, front shoulder room (mm): 1,372, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,349 and interior volume (liters): 2,464
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Low fuel level warning
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Key power locks includes power windows
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Vehicle speed proportional power steering
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Front power windows with two one-touch
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Front reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
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Bench symmetrical three rear seats
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Rear view mirror
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Front seat back storage
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Vinyl seat upholstery
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Seating: five seats
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Service interval indicator
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Front side airbag
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Ten speakers
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Plastic steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
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