1993 BMW 316i Coupé specifications

1993 BMW 316i Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2700 mm 106.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1408 mm 55.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1421 mm 55.9 inches
Length 4433 mm 174.5 inches
Width 1710 mm 67.3 inches
Height 1366 mm 53.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1190 kg 2624 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 65 litres 14.3 [17.2] 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)
102 PS (101 bhp) (75 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
150 Nm (111 ft·lb) (15.3 kgm)
at 3900 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
47.2 kW/litre
64.2 ps/litre
63.3 bhp/litre
1.04 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
93.98 Nm/litre
1.14 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.7:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1181 kPa (171.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 399 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 13 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.6 s
Standing kilometre 34.1 s
Maximum speed 198 km/h (123 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
86.05 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
63.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
84.87 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.8 kg/kW
26.39 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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.
Rear suspension I.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 205/60 R 15 91H
Tyres rear 205/60 R 15 91H
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.38
general
Carfolio.com ID13904
Production total
Model code
Model family E36
RAC rating 17.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1993 BMW 316i Coupé added before December 1995.
Last modified 2024-07-01.

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3 door hatchback FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 87 PS 86 bhp 64 kW
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 191.0 CO2 1355 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1596 cm3/97.4cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 214.0 CO2 1395 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 240.0 CO2 1410 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1395 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1440 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 215.0 CO2 1440 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 240.0 CO2 1475 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1425 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1465 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1390 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1420 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1460 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1350 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 190.0 CO2 1335 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 209.0 CO2 1375 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1895 cm3/115.6cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1390 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 213.0 CO2 1385 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 240.0 CO2 1420 kg
BMW 328i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1395 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1525 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1560 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 218.0 CO2 1395 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5A 2793 cm3/170.4cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 243.0 CO2 1430 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1445 kg
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1485 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1355 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1395 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1665 cm3/101.6cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1400 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1175 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1020 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1050 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1590 cm3/97.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1050 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2307 cm3/140.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2307 cm3/140.8cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1901 cm3/116.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1036 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1901 cm3/116.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1049 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1901 cm3/116.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1036 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 1020 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 97 PS 96 bhp 72 kW 1060 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FA 5M 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FA 4A 1597 cm3/97.5cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1120 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1110 kg
2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1587 cm3/96.8cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1135 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 98 PS 97 bhp 72 kW 1035 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1721 cm3/105.0cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1036 kg
3 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1721 cm3/105.0cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1034 kg