1980 BMW 316 specifications

1980 BMW 316 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2565 mm 101 inches
Track/tread (front) 1364 mm 53.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1374 mm 54.1 inches
Length 4350 mm 171.3 inches
Width 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Height 1379 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1020 kg 2249 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
(DIN)
90 PS (89 bhp) (66 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
140 Nm (103 ft·lb) (14.3 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
37.6 kW/litre
51.1 ps/litre
50.4 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
79.28 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 2 B 4 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 996.2 kPa (144.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
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
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
87.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.37 kg/kW
25.67 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 5J x 13 H2
Wheel size rear 5J x 13 H2
Tyres front 165 R 13 82S
Tyres rear 165 R 13 82S
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 255 mm
Rear brake diameter 250 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.91
general
Carfolio.com ID56056
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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