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1996 BMW 3-Series Specs

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1996 BMW 3-Series
MSRP Range:$20,560  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Fuel Economy: 23 city / 31 hwy mpg
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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  3-Series 318TI Hatchback Performance Specs  
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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 52 liter fuel tank
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Power: 103 kW , 138 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 133 ft lb @ 4,300 rpm
  3-Series 318TI Hatchback Handling Specs  
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ABS
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Spacesaver 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
  3-Series 318TI Hatchback Exterior Specs  
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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: 0.35
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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 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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Tinted glass
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,685 and curb weight (kg) 1,245
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Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
  3-Series 318TI Hatchback Interior Specs  
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CFC free liquid air conditioning
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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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Rigid cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 428 and all seats in place (liters): 428
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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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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): 983, rear headroom (mm): 940, front leg room (mm): 1,041, rear leg room (mm): 826, front shoulder room (mm): 1,372 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,349
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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 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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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: five seats
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Service interval indicator
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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 four fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter
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