Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg
10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg
102 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
63.9 Hp/l
188 km/h 116.82 mph
1596 cm3
97.39 cu. in.
4, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4210 mm
165.75 in.
1700 mm
66.93 in.
1175 kg
2590.43 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | 3 Series (Hatchback) |
| Version | 3 Series Compact (E36) |
| Engine version | 316i (102 Hp) |
| Year production start | 1993 |
| Year production end | 1999 |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Horsepower RPM | 102 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 12.3 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1175 kg2590.43 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4210 mm165.75 in. |
| Doors | 3 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/h 116.82 mph |
| Designation model | M43B16 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | OHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
1596 cm397.39 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 102 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 63.9 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
11.5 kg/Hp86.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 7.8 kg/Nm, 127.7 Nm/tonne
7.8 kg/Nm127.7 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
150 Nm @ 3900 rpm.110.63 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
84 mm3.31 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
72 mm2.83 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 2 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
4 l4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
6.5 l6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5 |
| Front brakes | Disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Brake control | Drum |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 185/65 R15 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 15 |
| Passengers seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
300 l10.59 cu. ft. |
| Trunk space max liter | cu. Ft. |
1030 l36.37 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4210 mm165.75 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1700 mm66.93 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1393 mm54.84 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2700 mm106.3 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1420 mm55.91 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1425 mm56.1 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1175 kg2590.43 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1635 kg3604.56 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
460 kg1014.13 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
55 l14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
10.8 l/100 km21.78 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
5.9 l/100 km39.87 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
7.7 l/100 km30.55 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 714 |
4 CYLINDER INLINE
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