BMW1988 316i Specs

1988 (E30) BMW 316i Specs & Performance

1988 - 1991 (E30)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

113 mph

12.1 seconds

99 hp

27.3 mpg

2-4 Doors

5 Seats

15 ft3
lb
2,348 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
27.3 mpg
Total Range
396 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
97.4 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
99 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M40B16
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
3.307 x 2.835 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.17:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.02 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
25 hp
Cylinder Volume
24.4 in3
BMEP
161 PSI
11.1 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Medium Sedan
Door Count
2-4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
15 ft3
Curb Weight
2,348 lbs
Gross Weight
3,362 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,014 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,102-2,646 lbs
Length
170.3 in
Width
64.8 in
Height
54.3 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Front Track
55.4 in
Rear Track
55.7 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.3

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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