1988 BMW 316i specifications

1988 BMW 316i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1407 mm 55.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1415 mm 55.7 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 1065 kg 2348 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1596 cc
(97.394 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 72 mm
3.31 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.17
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
104 PS (103 bhp) (77 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
145 Nm (107 ft·lb) (14.8 kgm)
at 4250 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
48.1 kW/litre
65.4 ps/litre
64.5 bhp/litre
1.06 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
90.85 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system Bo Motronic fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1141.7 kPa (165.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 399 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
98.06 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
72.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
96.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.87 kg/kW
23.16 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 Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.8
Final drive ratio 4.27
general
Carfolio.com ID30008
Production total
Model code
Model family E30
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1988 BMW 316i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

BMW 3 Series - E30 models

5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1170 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1190 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1180 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1200 kg
4 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1300 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1220 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1280 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1300 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 136 PS 134 bhp 100 kW 1200 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1125 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1122 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1230 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 129 PS 127 bhp 95 kW 1250 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1180 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1180 kg
BMW E30 Touring -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1270 kg
BMW 318i -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1093 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 965 kg
BMW 320is -
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1218 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1260 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1300 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2443 cm3/149.1cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1320 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1290 kg
BMW 325iX -
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1280 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1300 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2693 cm3/164.3cuin 128 PS 126 bhp 94 kW 1160 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 171 PS 169 bhp 126 kW 1275 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 171 PS 169 bhp 126 kW 1209 kg
Cars similar to the 1988 BMW 316i
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1712 cm3/104.5cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW
Alfa Romeo 33 1.7 Sport Wagon -
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1712 cm3/104.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 985 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1712 cm3/104.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1570 cm3/95.8cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1090 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 980 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1905 cm3/116.3cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1129 kg
hatchback FF 5M 1905 cm3/116.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 995 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 930 kg
2 door roadster FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1042 kg
2 door roadster FF 4A 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1062 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 894 kg
Honda Accord Aerodeck 2.0 EX -
3 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1955 cm3/119.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1094 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FF 4A 1955 cm3/119.3cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 76 kW 1114 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1955 cm3/119.3cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1094 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FF 4A 1955 cm3/119.3cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 76 kW 1114 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1955 cm3/119.3cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1131 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1955 cm3/119.3cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1134 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 900 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 920 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1010 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 920 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4A 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 940 kg
5 door hatchback FA 5M 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1000 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1020 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1020 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 990 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1010 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1010 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1030 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1040 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1595 cm3/97.3cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1010 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 970 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 980 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 950 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 970 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1818 cm3/110.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1818 cm3/110.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1756 cm3/107.2cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1143 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW 995 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 980 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1030 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1797 cm3/109.7cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 1.8 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1797 cm3/109.7cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1797 cm3/109.7cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2307 cm3/140.8cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1155 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2307 cm3/140.8cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1180 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2307 cm3/140.8cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2307 cm3/140.8cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2307 cm3/140.8cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1230 kg
Nissan Presea -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1905 cm3/116.3cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1025 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1905 cm3/116.3cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 975 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1090 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1026 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1060 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1245 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1100 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1839 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1060 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1100 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1060 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4AOD 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1250 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1060 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1060 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4AOD 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1180 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4AOD 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1210 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4AOD 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1250 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4AOD 1838 cm3/112.2cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4AOD 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1200 kg