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BMW 318iS



Tuner BMW Motorsport
Country D
Year 1995
Engine BMW S42
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "12,5"
Bore 86.500
Stroke 85.000
Capacity (cc) 1998
Power (at revs) 285-290 HP/8300
Torque 250 Nm/7000
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type
Body type 4-door saloon
Designer M. Moosleitner/R. Bellamy
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "coil, multilink independent"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2700
Front track (mm) 1470
Rear track (mm) 1510
Weight (kg) 10251000
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Hollinger sequential
Fuel tank size (litres) 90
Brakes Brembo
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 8 x 19
Rear rims 8 x 19
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 275

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