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BMW 316i {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 83.50 mm 3.35 in × 3.29 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.9 litre 1895 cc (115.64 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.70:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 104.4 PS (103.0 bhp) (76.8 kW) @ 5300 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 12.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 33.60 s
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.2/5.9/7.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 188.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 75.74 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 165.0 Nm (122 ft·lb) (16.8 kgm) @ 2500 rpm
bmep 1094.2 kPa (158.7 psi)
Specific torque 87.07 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.02
Unitary capacity 473.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2725 mm
wheelbase 107.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4471 mm
Length (inches) 176 in
Width (milimeters) 1739 mm
Width (inches) 68.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1415 mm
Height (inches) 55.7 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1360 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2998 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area 2.06 m2
Cx 0.60

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 195/65 R 15 91H
Wheels 6.5J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 286 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.23

General information

RAC rating 17.9
Number made
Model code
Model family E46
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 BMW 316i {E46} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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