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1996 3-Series 318IS Coupe Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1996 BMW 3-Series 318IS Coupe 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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1996 BMW 3-Series Research

1996 BMW 3-Series

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 5-Speed Manual; 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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3-Series 318IS Coupe Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
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1,895 cc 1.9 liters 4 in-line front longitudinal engine with 85 mm bore, 83.5 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.6
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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Main 62 liter fuel tank
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Power: 103 kW , 138 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 133 ft lb @ 4,300 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
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ABS
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Fullsize steel rim internal 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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Black/grey medium body side molding
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Front and rear part-painted impact absorbing bumpers with rubbing strip
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Chrome/bright trim
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Coefficient of drag: 0.31
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Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,432, overall width (mm): 1,709, overall height (mm): 1,367, wheelbase (mm): 2,700, front track (mm): 1,407, rear track (mm): 1,420 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,394
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Front fog lights
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Conventional lens halogen bulb twin headlights
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Opening rear ¼ windows
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Gloss multi-coat paint
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Fixed rear window
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Front steel electric tilting sliding sunroof with one-touch opening
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Tinted glass
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,790 and curb weight (kg) 1,350
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Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
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CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
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Diversity antenna
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Front illuminated ashtray
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Audio anti-theft protection: code
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Stereo audio system with AM/FM
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 261 and all seats in place (liters): 261
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Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
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Digital clock
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Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights with two switches
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Steering wheel mounted cruise control
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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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External temperature digital display
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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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 with pre-tensioners
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Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
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Height adjustable head restraints on front seats
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Headlight control with auto off with ignition
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Illuminated entry system on ignition key surround
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 932, rear headroom (mm): 912, front leg room (mm): 1,044, rear leg room (mm): 831, front shoulder room (mm): 1,351 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,323
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Low fuel level warning
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Key power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door, includes sunroof, includes dead bolt, operates from: trunk/hatch and operates from passenger door
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Vehicle speed proportional power steering
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Front power windows with console mounted switches, safety operation and two one-touch
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Front and rear 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 with additional vinyl
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Seating: five seats
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Service interval indicator
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Ten speakers
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Leather covered steering wheel
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with digital controls, push button heater controls, variable fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter
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