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1998 - BMW - 316i Compact

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 316i Compact 1994
2. 316i Compact 1998
General Information
Make BMW
Model 316i Compact
Production Year 1998
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E46
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 1250 kg     (2753,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 55 litre   (12,1 Imp gal ,  14,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,33
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 1895 cc     (115,64 cu in)
Bore 85 mm     (3,35 in)
Stroke 83,5 mm     (3,29 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,02
Unitary Capacity 473,75 cc/cylinder    (28,91 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 165 N.m     (121,8 lb.ft ,  16,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 141,1 N.m    (5300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 84 HP/ton    (62,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 55,4 HP/litre    (41,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 11,9 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 192 km/h   (119,3 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)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)