Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i (99 Hp) 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) 316i (99 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E36)
Modification (Engine) 316i (99 Hp)
Start of production 1990 year
End of production 1993 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.2 l/100 km
23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.1 l/100 km
38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.4 sec
Maximum speed 191 km/h
118.68 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.2 kg/Hp, 82.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.5 kg/Nm, 117 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 99 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 62 Hp/l
Torque 141 Nm @ 4250 rpm.
104 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M40B16
Engine displacement 1596 cm3
97.39 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm
2.83 in.
Compression ratio 9.1:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1205 kg
2656.57 lbs.
Max. weight 1665 kg
3670.7 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 435 l
15.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 65 l
17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4433 mm
174.53 in.
Width 1698 mm
66.85 in.
Height 1393 mm
54.84 in.
Wheelbase 2700 mm
106.3 in.
Front track 1418 mm
55.83 in.
Rear (Back) track 1431 mm
56.34 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 185/65 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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