SACHS Performance Clutch for BMW 3 (E36) 318 i – Engine Code: M40B18
For your BMW 3 (E36) with 318 i engine (83 kW, engine code: M40B18), we offer genuine SACHS Performance clutch components in OE quality. All parts are specifically developed for the M40B18 engine and ensure direct bolt-on fitment.
The BMW 3 Series (E36) was available from 1990 to 1999 as saloon, coupé, convertible and Compact, bringing BMW's sporty DNA to a wide audience. This engine variant offered in the E36 the combination of sporty rear-wheel drive and the typical BMW driving experience of the 1990s. Even with four-cylinder engines, the E36 offered a driving experience that many competitors could not match even with more powerful engines, thanks to its balanced rear-wheel-drive platform.
Available clutch components
For this engine variant, we carry the following parts:
- Complete SACHS Performance clutch kit — all components matched
- SACHS Performance clutch disc (organic, SRE) — for tuned street cars
- SACHS Racing clutch disc (sintered) — for track use and high power upgrades
- Uprated SACHS Performance pressure plate
- Release bearing in OE quality
Vehicle specifications
- Vehicle
- BMW 3 (E36)
- Engine
- 318 i
- Power
- 83 kW
- Engine code
- M40B18
- Clutch diameter [mm]
- 215
- Number of teeth
- 10
Direct fit — no vehicle modifications required. SACHS is a technology partner of Porsche, BMW and VW Motorsport, and clutch supplier in WRC, DTM and Formula 1.
Questions about the right clutch? Our technical support team is happy to help.



