(1980 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 316 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E21 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4325 mm / 170.3 in / 170.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1640 mm / 64.6 in / 64.6 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 990 kg / 2183 lb / 2183 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Fuel capacity | 58 l / 12.8 UK gal / 15.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 88.9 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.1 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1766 cm3 / 107.8 cu in / 107.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 441.50 cm3/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder / 26.942 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 67.1 kW / 91.2 hp / 91.2 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 140.0 Nm / 103.3 lbft / 103.3 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 66.2 kW / 90.0 bhp / 90.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 51.0 kW/l / 1.136 bhp/cu in / 1.136 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 79.28 Nm/l / 0.693 lbft/cu in / 0.693 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.64 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 12.10 s / 12.10 s / 12.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 90.91 kW/ton / 123.60 bhp/ton / 123.60 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.LW.LTLi.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 316
