BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) /Sedan 1975 - 1980/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series (E21)?

Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)?

8.3 l/100 km
28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l

How fast is 1975 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)?

167 km/h | 104 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.5 sec
0-60 mph: 11.9 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1975 316 (90 Hp)?

90 Hp

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1975 316 (90 Hp)?

1.6 l
1573 cm³
95.99 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1975 BMW 316 (90 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series (E21) Sedan 1975 316 (90 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1975 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4355 mm
171.46 in.

What is the width of 1975 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1975 BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)?

1020 kg
2249 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1975 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

404 l
14.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1975 BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series (E21)

Modification (Engine)

316 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1975

End of production

1980

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg
25.4 UK mpg
9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.2 l/100 km 37.9 US mpg
45.6 UK mpg
16.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

12.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

12.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

11.9 sec

Maximum speed

167 km/h 104 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.3 kg/Hp, 88.2 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power

90 Hp

Power per litre

57.2 Hp/l

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B16

Engine displacement

1573 cm³ 95.99 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

71 mm 2.8 in.

Compression ratio

9.1:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7.2 l 7.61 US qt | 6.34 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1020 kg 2249 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l 14.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4355 mm 171.46 in.

Width

1610 mm 63.39 in.

Height

1380 mm 54.33 in.

Wheelbase

2563 mm 100.91 in.

Front track

1366 mm 53.78 in.

Rear (Back) track

1373 mm 54.06 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

145 mm 5.71 in.

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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes