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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316i (100 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316i (100 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
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General information

Name

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316i (100 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Brand

BMW
Model

3 Series
Generation

3 Series Sedan (E30)
Year of production

1987

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

316i (100 Hp)

Power

100 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

141 Nm @ 4250 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

10.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

8.6 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

12.1 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

182 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M40B16
Power
100 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
62.7 Hp/l
Torque
141 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
Engine displacement
1596 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
72 mm
Compression ratio
9.1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1080 kg

Max weight (kg)

1540 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

55 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

425 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4325 mm

Width (mm)

1645 mm

Height (mm)

1380 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2570 mm

Front track (mm)

1405 mm

Rear track (mm)

1415 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 suspension system

Coil spring

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

175/70 R14

Rear tires size

175/70 R14

Wheel rims size

R14

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