BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 316i (100 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 316i (100 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1987 - 1991/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 316i (100 Hp) Automatic?

8.8 l/100 km
26.7 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.4 km/l

How fast is 1987 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 316i (100 Hp) Automatic?

177 km/h | 110 mph
0-100 km/h: 14.1 sec
0-60 mph: 13.4 sec

What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1987 316i (100 Hp) Automatic?

100 Hp, 141 Nm
104 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Sedan 1987 316i (100 Hp) Automatic?

1.6 l
1596 cm³
97.39 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1987 BMW 316i (100 Hp) Automatic?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) Sedan 1987 316i (100 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 1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

4325 mm
170.28 in.

What is the width of 1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

1645 mm
64.76 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 316i (100 Hp) Automatic?

1080 kg
2381 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 316i (100 Hp) Automatic?

1540 kg
3395 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan?

425 l
15 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1987 BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 316i (100 Hp) Automatic?

4, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987)

Modification (Engine)

316i (100 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1987 year

End of production

1991 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l/100 km 34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.8 l/100 km 26.7 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14.1 sec

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

13.4 sec

Maximum speed

177 km/h 110 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.8 kg/Hp, 92.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.7 kg/Nm, 130.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

100 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

62.7 Hp/l

Torque

141 Nm @ 4250 rpm. 104 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M40B16

Engine displacement

1596 cm³ 97.39 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in.

Compression ratio

9.1:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHC

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

1080 kg 2381 lbs.

Max. weight

1540 kg 3395 lbs.

Max load

460 kg 1014 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

425 l 15 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 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

1405 mm 55.31 in.

Rear (Back) track

1415 mm 55.71 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

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

175/70 TR14

Wheel rims size

Specs of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 316i (100 Hp) Automatic /1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/