BMW1988 316i Specs

1988 (E30) BMW 316i Specifications & Performance

1988 - 1991 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

113 mph

12.1 seconds

99 BHP

32.8 mpg

2-4 Doors

5 Seats

425 L
kg
1,065 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
113 mph
0-62 mph
12.1 seconds
0-60 mph
11.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
93 BHP/Tonne
Power
99 BHP
Torque
104 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.8 mpg
Total Range
396 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,596 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
99 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
100 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
104 lb·ft @ 4,250 RPM
141 N·m @ 4,250 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M40B16
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 72 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.17:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
399 cc
BMEP
11.1 Bar
161 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
175/70R14 T
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Medium Saloon
Doors
2-4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
425 L
Kerb Weight
1,065 kg
Gross Weight
1,525 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Tow Capacity
500-1,200 kg
Length
4,325 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,380 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
Front Track
1,407 mm
Rear Track
1,415 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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3.3

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating3

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