BMW 318is
318is was a GTI-like affordable sports model in the E30 family. It was fitted with modern 1.8-litre engine (the first time mass produced BMW had 16-valve technology), sports suspensions, front and rear spoilers, checkered sport seats and black roof lining. LSD was an optional extra.
318is was available only with 2-door sedan bodywork. The exterior color choice was limited too: two silver tones, black, white or red. Typical for BMW at the time, 318is came standard with steel wheels and ugly looking plastic wheel covers (see picture #4). But sooner or later, nearly all of 318is were fitted with cross-spoke alloys.
In the end, BMW 318is failed its mission to beat the performance of the popular hot hatches like VW Golf GTI. Nonetheless, 318is has become very valuable and sought-after E30 model.
Production period: 09/1989 – 05/1991
Numbers built: 41,234
Engine: 1796 cc inline-4
Power: 100 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 172 Nm @ 4600 rpm
Kerb weight: 1132 kg
Top speed: 207 kph
0-100 kph: 9,4 sec
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