Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (89 Hp) 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (89 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E30)
Modification (Engine) 316 (89 Hp)
Start of production 1982 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.9 l/100 km
21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.6 l/100 km
35.6 US mpg
42.8 UK mpg
15.2 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.6 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h
108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.2 kg/Nm, 138.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 89 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 50.4 Hp/l
Torque 140 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
103.26 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M10B18
Engine displacement 1766 cm3
107.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 89 mm
3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 71 mm
2.8 in.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 4 l
4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
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Coolant 6 l
6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1010 kg
2226.67 lbs.
Max. weight 1460 kg
3218.75 lbs.
Max load 450 kg
992.08 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 404 l
14.27 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1200 kg
2645.55 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 500 kg
1102.31 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4325 mm
170.28 in.
Width 1645 mm
64.76 in.
Height 1380 mm
54.33 in.
Wheelbase 2570 mm
101.18 in.
Front track 1407 mm
55.39 in.
Rear (Back) track 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Front overhang 761 mm
29.96 in.
Rear overhang 994 mm
39.13 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.35
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, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Tires size 175/70 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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