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BMW 316 {E30}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 71.00 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1767 cc (107.829 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy h
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 Pierburg 4/2 BE carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.20 s
Standing km
Top speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 88.89 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 995.6 kPa (144.4 psi)
Specific torque 79.23 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6000 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.75 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) 1645 mm
Width (inches) 64.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1380 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 990 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2183 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 rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.050
Turning circle
Tyres 175/70 TR 14
Wheels 5.0 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 255 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.91

General information

RAC rating 19.6
Number made
Model code
Model family E30
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1983 BMW 316 {E30} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1983

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