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1983 - BMW - 316 Automatic

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 316 Automatic 1983
2. 316 Automatic 1984
General Information
Make BMW
Model 316 Automatic
Production Year 1983
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E30
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2570 mm     (101,2 in)
Front Track 1407 mm     (55,4 in)
Rear Track 1415 mm     (55,7 in)
Length 4325 mm     (170,3 in)
Width 1645 mm     (64,8 in)
Height 1380 mm     (54,3 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 55 litre   (12,1 Imp gal ,  14,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & light alloy head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1767 cc     (107,83 cu in)
Bore 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 71 mm     (2,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,25
Unitary Capacity 441,75 cc/cylinder    (26,96 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Pierburg 4/2 BE carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 88 HP     (65,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 140 N.m     (103,3 lb.ft ,  14,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 113,9 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 49,8 HP/litre    (37,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 171 km/h   (106,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4A
Top Gear Ratio 0,73 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,05
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.LW.LowerTrailLi.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 255 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front) 5 x 14
Wheels (rear) 5.0 x 14
Tyres (front) 175/70 TR 14
Tyres (rear) 175/70 TR 14