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(1988 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 1596 cm3 / 97.4 cu in / 97.4 cu in, 73.8 kW / 99.0 hp / 99.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 141.0 N·m / 104.0 lb·ft / 104.0 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 189 km/h / 117 mph / 117 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 316i | 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 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4325 mm / 170.3 in / 170.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1122 kg / 2474 lb / 2474 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1645 mm / 64.8 in / 64.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm / 101.2 in / 101.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1407 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1415 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.0 % / 52.0 % / 52.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.35 | Frontal area (A) | 1.86 m2 / 20.0 sq ft / 20.0 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.65 m2 / 7.0 sq ft / 7.0 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.2 kW / 21.7 hp / 21.7 hp |
| 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 | 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 | Bosch Motronic 3 fuel injection | Engine displacement | 1596 cm3 / 97.4 cu in / 97.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 399.00 cm3/cylinder / 24.348 cu in/cylinder / 24.348 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 73.8 kW / 99.0 hp / 99.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 141.0 N·m / 104.0 lb·ft / 104.0 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 44.0 kW / 59.0 hp / 59.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 46.2 kW/l / 1.016 bhp/cu in / 1.016 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 88.3 N·m/l / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in / 0.77 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.8 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.27 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 189 km/h / 117 mph / 117 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 88.2 kW/ton / 66.9 bhp/ton / 66.9 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 11.60 s / 11.60 s / 11.60 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 37.30 s / 37.30 s / 37.30 s | 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 | 32.90 s / 32.90 s / 32.90 s | CO2 emissions | |
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.25 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 6J x 14 | Wheels rear | 6J x 14 |
| Tyres front | 195/65 R 14 H | Tyres rear | 195/65 R 14 H |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 316i
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