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| What is the body type? | Hatchback, 3 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 7.7 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 188 km/h 0-100 km/h: 12.3 sec |
| How much power? | 102 Hp, 150 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 1.6 l 1596 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 4, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4210 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1700 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1175 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1635 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 300 - 1030 l |
| How many gears? | 5 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series (E36) |
| Modification (Engine) | 316i (102 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg 26.16 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 5.9 l/100 km 39.87 US mpg 47.88 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 12.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 12.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 188 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.5 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 102 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 63.9 Hp/l |
| Torque | 150 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M43B16 |
| Engine displacement | 1596 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 72 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 4 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1175 kg |
| Max. weight | 1635 kg |
| Max load | 460 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 300 - 1030 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4210 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm |
| Height | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | R15 |
