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1994 - BMW - 316i Compact

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1. 316i Compact 1994
2. 316i Compact 1998
General Information
Make BMW
Model 316i Compact
Production Year 1994
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E36
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S HBK
Number of Doors 3
Wheelbase 2700 mm     (106,3 in)
Front Track 1418 mm     (55,8 in)
Rear Track 1423 mm     (56 in)
Length 4210 mm     (165,7 in)
Width 1698 mm     (66,9 in)
Height 1393 mm     (54,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,56
Weight 1160 kg     (2555,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 52 litre   (11,4 Imp gal ,  13,7 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1596 cc     (97,39 cu in)
Bore 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Stroke 72 mm     (2,83 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,17
Unitary Capacity 399 cc/cylinder    (24,35 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,7 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 102 HP     (76,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 150 N.m     (110,7 lb.ft ,  15,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 132,1 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 87,9 HP/ton    (65,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 63,9 HP/litre    (47,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 8,1 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 12,6 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 34 s
Top Speed 189 km/h   (117,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.MS.
Suspension (rear) I.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)