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BMW 316i Compact {E36}

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 72.00 mm 3.31 in × 2.83 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1596 cc (97.394 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
0-50 mph 8.10 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 12.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.30 s
Standing km 34.00 s
Top speed 189 km/h (117 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 87.93 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1181 kPa (171.3 psi)
Specific torque 93.98 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.17
Unitary capacity 399 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) 1160 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2557 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 52 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

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

General information

RAC rating 17.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E36
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1994 BMW 316i Compact {E36} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1994

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