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BMW 316i Compact {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

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
Fuel system
Maximum power 106.5 PS (105.0 bhp) (78.3 kW) @ 5300 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 11.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 192 km/h (119 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 84 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 2700 mm
wheelbase 106.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4210 mm
Length (inches) 165.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1698 mm
Width (inches) 66.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1393 mm
Height (inches) 54.8 in
L:W ratio 1.56
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1250 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2756 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.330
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

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 Compact {E46} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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