(1983 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 316 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E30 | 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 | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1645 mm / 64.8 in / 64.8 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 | 1407 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 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 | cast iron block; light alloy head | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.0 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.25 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1767 cm3 / 107.8 cu in / 107.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 441.75 cm3/cylinder / 26.957 cu in/cylinder / 26.957 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 65.6 kW / 89.2 hp / 89.2 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 | 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 64.7 kW / 88.0 bhp / 88.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 49.8 kW/l / 1.110 bhp/cu in / 1.110 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 79.23 Nm/l / 0.693 lbft/cu in / 0.693 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 88.89 kW/ton / 120.86 bhp/ton / 120.86 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 | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.05 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.LW.LowerTrailLi.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | 5.0 x 14 | Wheels rear | 5.0 x 14 |
| Tyres front | 175/70 TR 14 | Tyres rear | 175/70 TR 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 255 mm / 10.0 in / 10.0 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 316
