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Specs of BMW 3 Series (E21) 316 (90 Hp) /1980, 1981, 1982/

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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. Internal Combustion engine. 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

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
316 (90 Hp)
Start of production
1980
End of production
1982
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
2
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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
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
71 mm 2.8 in.
Number of valves per cylinder
2
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
13