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BMW 316 {E21}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 71.00 mm 3.31 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1574 cc (96.051 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 91.3 PS (90.0 bhp) (67.1 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 88.24 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 122.0 Nm (90 ft·lb) (12.4 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 974 kPa (141.3 psi)
Specific torque 77.51 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.18
Unitary capacity 393.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2565 mm
wheelbase 101 in
Length (milimeters) 4356 mm
Length (inches) 171.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1610 mm
Width (inches) 63.4 in
Height (milimeters) 1379 mm
Height (inches) 54.3 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1020 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2249 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 rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.11

General information

RAC rating 17.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E21
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1975 BMW 316 {E21} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1975

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