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BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980
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General information

Name

BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980

Brand

BMW
Model

3 Series
Generation

3 Series (E21)
Year of production

1975

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

316 (90 Hp)

Power

90 Hp

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

8.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

12.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

167 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M10
Power
90 Hp
Power per litre
57.2 Hp/l
Engine displacement
1573 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
71 mm
Compression ratio
9.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1020 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

58 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

404 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4355 mm

Width (mm)

1610 mm

Height (mm)

1380 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2563 mm

Front track (mm)

1366 mm

Rear track (mm)

1373 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Technology and Operation