The BMW 318is was a variant of the E30 BMW 3 Series. Introduced for the 1991 model year, the 318is was created to be a sporty entry-level model, offering cheap thrills from its BMW M42B18 engine. This engine was a 1.8L inline four unit that produced 136bhp, and was mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox. Like its six cylinder sibling, the 325is, this series of cars were only available in the coupe body style, yet unlike its bigger brother, the 318is did not feature a limited slip rear differential. Although the 318is was introduced in 1990, the model was only available for the 1991 model year in North America, with global production ending the same year.