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(1994 model)
3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1596 cm3 / 97.4 cu in / 97.4 cu in, 76.1 kW / 102.1 hp / 102.1 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 150.0 N·m / 110.6 lb·ft / 110.6 lb·ft @ 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 189 km/h / 117 mph / 117 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 316i Compact | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E36 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4830 l / 170.57 cu ft / 170.57 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4210 mm / 165.7 in / 165.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1160 kg / 2557 lb / 2557 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1698 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1393 mm / 54.8 in / 54.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in / 106.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1418 mm / 55.8 in / 55.8 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1423 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 52 l / 11.4 UK gal / 13.7 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.56 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.01 m2 / 21.6 sq ft / 21.6 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.17 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 1596 cm3 / 97.4 cu in / 97.4 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 399.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.348 cu in/cylinder / 24.348 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.7 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 76.1 kW / 102.1 hp / 102.1 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 150.0 N·m / 110.6 lb·ft / 110.6 lb·ft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 33.3 kW / 44.6 hp / 44.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 47.7 kW/l / 1.048 bhp/cu in / 1.048 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 94.0 N·m/l / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 s | Top (maximal) speed | 189 km/h / 117 mph / 117 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 87.9 kW/ton / 66.6 bhp/ton / 66.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 12.60 s / 12.60 s / 12.60 s | 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut | Suspension rear | Independent |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 175/70-HR14 | Tyres rear | 205/60-R15 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 316i Compact
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