Specifications: BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

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BMW 3 Series Coupe (E36) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Coupe (E36)
Modification (Engine) 316i (102 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1993 year
End of production 1999 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 5
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6 l/100 km
39.2 US mpg
47.1 UK mpg
16.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.4 l/100 km
31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12.1 sec
Maximum speed 195 km/h
121.17 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 102 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 63.9 Hp/l
Torque 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
110.63 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M43B16
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 9.7:1
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 1190 kg
2623.5 lbs.
Max. weight 1695 kg
3736.84 lbs.
Max load 505 kg
1113.33 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 1710 mm
67.32 in.
Height 1366 mm
53.78 in.
Wheelbase 2700 mm
106.3 in.
Front track 1408 mm
55.43 in.
Rear (Back) track 1421 mm
55.94 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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/60 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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