BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (89 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (89 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1983 - 1987/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1983 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (89 Hp) Automatic?

171 km/h | 106 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.2 sec
0-60 mph: 13.5 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1983 316 (89 Hp) Automatic?

89 Hp, 140 Nm
103 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1983 316 (89 Hp) Automatic?

1.8 l
1766 cm³
107.77 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1983 BMW 316 (89 Hp) Automatic?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) Sedan 1983 316 (89 Hp) Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4325 mm
170.28 in.

What is the width of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1645 mm
64.76 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (89 Hp) Automatic?

1030 kg
2271 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (89 Hp) Automatic?

1490 kg
3285 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

404 l
14.3 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1983 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (89 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E30)

Modification (Engine)

316 (89 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1983

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.3 l/100 km 22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14.2 sec

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

13.5 sec

Maximum speed

171 km/h 106 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11.6 kg/Hp, 86.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.4 kg/Nm, 135.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

89 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

50.4 Hp/l

Torque

140 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 103 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B18

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.

Compression ratio

9.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1030 kg 2271 lbs.

Max. weight

1490 kg 3285 lbs.

Max load

460 kg 1014 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

404 l 14.3 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1200 kg 2646 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4325 mm 170.28 in.

Width

1645 mm 64.76 in.

Height

1380 mm 54.33 in.

Wheelbase

2570 mm 101.18 in.

Front track

1407 mm 55.39 in.

Rear (Back) track

1415 mm 55.71 in.

Front overhang

761 mm 29.96 in.

Rear overhang

994 mm 39.13 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm 5.51 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.35

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, automatic transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

175/70 R14

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (89 Hp) Automatic /1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987/