BMW1980 316 Specs

1980 (E21) BMW 316 Specifications & Performance

1980 - 1983 (E21)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

101 mph

12.5 seconds

89 BHP

22.6 mpg

2 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,020 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
101 mph
0-62 mph
12.5 seconds
0-60 mph
12.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
87 BHP/Tonne
Power
89 BHP
Torque
103 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
22.6 mpg
Total Range
288 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.8 Litre
1,766 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
89 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
90 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
103 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
140 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10B18
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
89 x 71 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
50 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
22 BHP
Unitary Capacity
442 cc
BMEP
10 Bar
144.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
165 x 13
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
2
Seats
5
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Kerb Weight
1,020 kg
Gross Weight
1,450 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
Length
4,355 mm
Width
1,610 mm
Height
1,380 mm
Wheelbase
2,563 mm
Front Track
1,366 mm
Rear Track
1,373 mm
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2.6

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating1.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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