1991 - BMW - 316i

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 316i 1988
2. 316i 1991
3. 316i 1998
General Information
Make BMW
Model 316i
Production Year 1991
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E36
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2700 mm     (106,3 in)
Front Track 1418 mm     (55,8 in)
Rear Track 1431 mm     (56,3 in)
Length 4445 mm     (175 in)
Width 1702 mm     (67 in)
Height 1392 mm     (54,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,65
Weight 1128 kg     (2484,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 65 litre   (14,3 Imp gal ,  17,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,3
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 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo DME fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 100 HP     (74,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 141 N.m     (104,1 lb.ft ,  14,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4250 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 129,5 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 88,7 HP/ton    (66,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 62,7 HP/litre    (46,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 11,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 193 km/h   (120 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,45 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)