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BMW 316 {E21}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.12 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1766 cc (107.768 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 91.3 PS (90.0 bhp) (67.1 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 12.10 s
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 90.91 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 140.0 Nm (103 ft·lb) (14.3 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 996.2 kPa (144.5 psi)
Specific torque 79.28 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.5 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) 990 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2183 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 58.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.4 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
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.64

General information

RAC rating 19.6
Number made
Model code
Model family E21
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1980 BMW 316 {E21} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1980

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