BMW1980 316 Specs

1980 (E21) BMW 316 Specs & Performance

1980 - 1983 (E21)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

101 mph

12.5 seconds

89 hp

18.8 mpg

2 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,249 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
18.8 mpg
Total Range
288 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.8 Liter
107.8 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
89 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10B18
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.504 x 2.795 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.82 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
22 hp
Cylinder Volume
27 in3
BMEP
144.5 PSI
10 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Medium Sedan
Door Count
2
Seat Count
5
Turning Radius
33.8 ft
Curb Weight
2,249 lbs
Gross Weight
3,197 lbs
Maximum Payload
948 lbs
Length
171.5 in
Width
63.4 in
Height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
100.9 in
Front Track
53.8 in
Rear Track
54.1 in
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Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating1.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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