BMW 316 (5-Man) (Aug-1978 – Aug-1979)
Sedan (Saloon), 2 doors, 5 seats
Petrol (Gasoline), Straight 4, 1573 ccm
90 Hp @ 6000 rpm / 66 kW @ 6000 rpm
123 Nm @ 4000 rpm
- 0-100 km/h, max.speed 160 km/h
Urban: -
Highway: - at 90 km/h and - at 120 km/h
Mixed: -
8312 Euro
Equipped with straight 4 petrol (gasoline) engine with 1573 ccm capacity it produces 90 Hp and 66 kW power at 6000 rpm and 123 Nm torque at 4000 rpm with top claim speed 160 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in –
General info
| Brand | BMW |
| Model series | 3 Series (E21) Limousine (08/75 – 08/79) |
| Model | 316 (5-Man) |
| Internal code | E21 |
| Model start | Aug-1978 |
| Model end | Aug-1979 |
| Model series start | Aug-1975 |
| Model series end | Aug-1979 |
| Body type | Sedan (Saloon) |
| Vehicle class | Middle Class (BMW 3 Series) |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
Performance and Emissions
This BMW 316 produces 90 Hp and 66 kW power at 6000 rpm and 123 Nm torque at 4000 rpm with top claim speed 160 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in –
| Power | 66 kW / 90 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 123 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Acceleration | – |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Fuel consumption city | – |
| Fuel consumption highway | – at 90 km/h and – at 120 km/h |
| Fuel consumption mixed | – |
| CO2 emissions | |
| Emissions category | Without catalytic converter |
| Fuel tank size | 58 l |
Official fuel consumption is – in the city, – on the highway and – in the mixed circle on the Normal fuel type.
Dimensions & Weights
| Wheelbase | 2563 mm |
| Length | 4355 mm |
| Width | 1610 mm |
| Height | 1380 mm |
| Turning circle | 10,3 m |
| Luggage volume | 404 l |
| Curb weight | 1020 kg |
| Gross weight | 1440 kg |
| Payload | 420 kg |
| Towing capacity braked 12% | 1200 kg |
| Towing capacity unbracked | 500 kg |
| Vertical load | N.A. |
| Roof load | 75 kg |
Engine
| Engine type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel type | Normal |
| Injection type | Carburettor |
| Fuel system | 1 Solex 32 DIDTA carburettor |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Cylinders | Straight 4 |
| Capacity | 1573 ccm |
| Valve gear | SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft) |
| Valves total | 8 valves total, 2 per cylinder |
Transmission
| Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive |
| Gearbox type | Manual transmission, 5 speed |
| Start / stop system | – |
| Shift indicator | – |
Suspension, brakes and tyres
For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has independent macpherson strut, coil springs front suspension and independent semi-trailing arm, coil springs rear suspension with discs brakes on the front axle and drum brakes on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 165r13s front and 165r13s rear.
| Front suspension | Independent Macpherson strut, Coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Independent Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brake | Drum brakes |
| Tire size front | 165R13S |
| Tire size rear | 165R13S |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | – |
| Tire pressure control designation | |
| Runflat | – |
| Runflat designation |
Safety equipment
| Airbag driver | – |
| Airbag passenger | – |
| Front side airbag | – |
| Front side airbag designation | |
| Rear side airbag | – |
| Rear side airbag designation | |
| Front head airbag | – |
| Front head airbag designation | |
| Rear head airbag | – |
| Rear head airbag designation | |
| Airbag Other | – |
| Airbag Other designation | |
| Airbag deactivation | – |
| Airbag deactivation designation | |
| Pre-crash system | – |
| Pre-Crash system designation | |
| 3-point belt rear center | Standard |
| 3-point belt rear center – designation | Beckengurt |
| Rear headrests | 87 Euro |
| Rear head restraints | – |
| Active headrests | – |
| Isofix | – |
| Isofix designation | |
| Child seat integrated | – |
| ABS | – |
| Brake assist | – |
| Brake assist designation | |
| City emergency brake assist | – |
| Emergency brake Assist | – |
| Collision warning | – |
| Cornering brake control | – |
| Traction control | – |
| Drive slip regulation | |
| Electronic stability program | – |
| Driving dynamics control | |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control – Trailer | – |
| Charging status check | – |
| Brake light dynamic | – |
| Brake light dynamic designation | |
| Active steering | – |
| Fog lights | 83 Euro |
| Cornering | – |
| Headlights | – |
| Variable light distribution | – |
| Xenon headlights | – |
| LED headlights | – |
| Laser headlights | – |
| Light sensor | – |
| Rain sensor | – |
| Auto distance control | – |
| Automatic distance control designation | |
| Traffic jam assistant | – |
| Night view assist | – |
| Pedestrian detection | – |
| Drowsiness detection | – |
| Lane departure | – |
| Lane change assistant | – |
| Emergency assistant | – |
| Intersection assistant | – |
| Intersection assistant | – |
| Pedestrian protection system | – |
| Traffic sign recognition | – |
| Head-up display (HUD) | – |
| Speed limiter | – |
| High-beam assistant | – |
Warranty
| Warranty (vehicle) | No |
| Paint warranty | No |
| Rust warranty | 6 Years |
| Additional warranty |
Prices and additional equipment
| Base price | 8312 Euro |
| Air conditioner | – |
| Central locking system | – |
| Window lifter electr. Front | – |
| Window lifter electr. Rear | – |
| Parking aid | – |
| Parking aid designation | |
| Parking assistant | – |
| Trailer assist | – |
| Hill start assist | – |
| Radio | 282 Euro |
| Radio designation | BMW Bavaria S |
| Navigation | – |
| Navigation designation | |
| Emergency function | – |
| Alloy wheels | 576 Euro |
| Leather interior | – |
| Metallic paint | 318 Euro |
