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

Key specs

BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) /Sedan 1980 - 1982/

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

Sedan, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1980 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)?

160 km/h | 99 mph
0-100 km/h: 13.8 sec
0-60 mph: 13.1 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1980 316 (90 Hp)?

90 Hp, 123 Nm
91 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1980 316 (90 Hp)?

1.8 l
1766 cm³
107.77 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1980 BMW 316 (90 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series (E21) Sedan 1980 316 (90 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1980 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4355 mm
171.46 in.

What is the width of 1980 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1610 mm
63.39 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1980 BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)?

1020 kg
2249 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)?

1440 kg
3175 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1980 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

404 l
14.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)?

4, 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

1980

End of production

1982

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

7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

13.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

13.8 sec

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

13.1 sec

Maximum speed

160 km/h 99 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.3 kg/Hp, 88.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.3 kg/Nm, 120.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

90 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

51 Hp/l

Torque

123 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 91 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B16

Engine displacement

1766 cm³ 107.77 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

71 mm 2.8 in.

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.

Max. weight

1440 kg 3175 lbs.

Max load

420 kg 926 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.

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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Tire size

165/80 R13

Wheel rim size

BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp)1980, 1981, 1982: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions