Home Archive 1997 BMW 3-Series

1997 BMW 3-Series 318iS

WBABE8324VEY31353
1.9L L4 DOHC 16V
Engine
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
RWD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
GERMANY
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 BMW 3-Series

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID WBA BMW · Europe · Germany
VDS · Descriptor BE832 3-Series 318iS
VIS · Vehicle ID 4VEY31353 1997 · Serial Y31353

Basic Information

MakeBMW
Model3-Series
Year1997
Trim318iS
Body StyleCOUPE 2-DR
Doors2
ManufacturerBMW
CountryGERMANY

Engine & Performance

Engine1.9L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive TypeRWD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeE
Serial NumberY31353

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make BMW
Model 3-Series
Trim Level 318iS

Engine & Performance

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 133 @ 4300
Fuel System EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 138 @ 6000
Displacement 1.9L/116
Engine Type 1.9L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 4A OD
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Driveline RWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-automatic 2976
Curb Weight-manual 3064
Overall Length 174.50
Overall Width 67.30
Overall Height 53.80
Wheelbase 106.30
Standard Seating 5
Wheelbase (in) 106.3
Height, Overall (in) 53.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.3

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Cassette Player Standard
Leather Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Standard
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 16.40
Fuel Economy-city 22 - 23
Fuel Economy-highway 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Coil

Other Specifications

Manufactured in GERMANY
Body Style COUPE 2-DR
Turning Diameter 34.10
Tires 205/60R15
Front Headroom 37.80
Rear Headroom 36.60
Front Legroom 41.20
Rear Legroom 32.70
Front Shoulder Room 53.20
Rear Shoulder Room 52.10
Track Front 55.40
Track Rear 55.90
Passenger Volume 82.00
Cargo Volume 9.20
MSRP $27,700
Dealer Invoice $24,285
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7
Front Tire Size P205/60R15
Rear Tire Size P205/60R15
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Pattern Information

PatternWBABE832 V
WMI WBA (Germany, Europe)