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BMW 316i {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

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 9.00:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 10.10 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 96.71 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1141.7 kPa (165.6 psi)
Specific torque 90.85 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 N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2570 mm
wheelbase 101.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4325 mm
Length (inches) 170.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1640 mm
Width (inches) 64.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1065 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2348 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
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
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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