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BMW 316i {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

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 Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic 3 fuel injection
Maximum power 100.4 PS (99.0 bhp) (73.8 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 7.60 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 37.30 s
0-100 km/h 11.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 32.90 s
Top speed 189 km/h (117 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.7/8.6/10.3 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 88.24 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 141.0 Nm (104 ft·lb) (14.4 kgm) @ 4250 rpm
bmep 1110.2 kPa (161 psi)
Specific torque 88.35 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
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 2570 mm
wheelbase 101.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4325 mm
Length (inches) 170.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1645 mm
Width (inches) 64.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1122 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2474 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 55 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.350
Frontal area 1.86 m2
Cx 0.65

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 3.250
Turning circle
Tyres 195/65 R 14 H
Wheels 6J x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 4.27

General information

RAC rating 17.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E30
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1988 BMW 316i {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1988

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