1980 BMW 316 specifications

1980 BMW 316 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Length 4325 mm 170.3 inches
Width 1640 mm 64.6 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 990 kg 2183 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 58.2 litres 12.8 [15.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1766 cc
(107.768 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 71.12 mm
3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 90 PS (89 bhp) (66 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 140 Nm (103 ft·lb) (14.3 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 37.6 kW/litre
51.1 ps/litre
50.4 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 79.28 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 Solex carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 996.2 kPa (144.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 175 km/h (109 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
91.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
67.04 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
89.9 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.92 kg/kW
24.92 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.LW.LTLi.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID56023
Production total
Model code
Model family E21
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 BMW 316 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-22.
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