1997 316i touring Specs1997 (E36) BMW 316i touring Specifications & Performance
1997, 1998, 1999 (E36)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.6 L Inline 4
- 
- 119 mph
- 
- 13.2 seconds
- 
- 101 BHP
- 
- 35.3 mpg
- 
- 5 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
- 
- 370-1,320 L
- 
- 1,355 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 119 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 13.2 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 12.8 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 75 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 101 BHP
- Torque
- 111 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 35.3 mpg
- Total Range
- 481 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.6 Litre
- 1,596 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 101 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
- 102 ps @ 5,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 111 lb·ft @ 3,900 RPM
- 150 N·m @ 3,900 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 62 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M40B16
- Compression Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 84 x 72 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.17:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 63 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 25 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 399 cc
- BMEP
- 11.8 Bar
- 171.3 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 185/65R15 H
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Medium Estate
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 370-1,320 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,355 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,780 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 425 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 1,250 kg
- Length
- 4,433 mm
- Width
- 1,698 mm
- Height
- 1,391 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Front Track
- 1,418 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,431 mm
Euro NCAP Results
- Adult Occupant
- ★★☆☆☆
- Pedestrian
- ★★☆☆
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.6
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