BMW 316 (E30)

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BMW 3 series 1983 1.8 petrol description

Sedan BMW 316 has been produced from January, 1983 to September, 1987. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 140 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine may have fuel injection system or carburetor, it has no turbine. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW 3 series 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 316 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 316 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 171 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 316 fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 316 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2 seconds faster (in 12 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 8.6 litres per 100 km.

BMW 316 technical data

Model:	BMW 316
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	1983. January ... 1987. September
Engine:	1766 cm³ Petrol, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	90 HP ON 5500 RPM	Torque:	140 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox:	Automatic gearbox (4 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	171 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	14.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	8.0 (combined)
Real fuel consumption:	8.3 l/100km (28.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.32m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.38m (height)
Turning diameter:	10 meters
Ground clearance:	140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats:	5 seats
Trunk capacity:	425 litres
Trunk max capacity:	425 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight:	1510 kg

BMW 316 engine M10B18

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.

Engine displacement	1766 cm³
Number of cylinders	4
Bore (cylinder diameter)	89 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	71 mm
Compression ratio	8.6 : 1
Camshaft drive	Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.
Fuel system	Carburettor or injector
BMW 316 oil type	5W-40
Oil capacity	4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity	7 litres (7.4 quarts)
Power	90 - 130 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque	144 - 157 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year)	1962
Duration of production	25 years
Engine also used on	BMW 5 sērija

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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All BMW 3 series sedan [1983 - 1991] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991	1.6 Petrol	99 HP	8.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991	1.6 Petrol	99 HP	8.7 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 316 Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.8 Petrol	90 HP	7.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 316 Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption	1.8 Petrol	90 HP	8.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988	1.8 Petrol	102 HP	8.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988	1.8 Petrol	102 HP	8.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318i Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 Most fuel efficient petrol version	1.8 Petrol	105 HP	7.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318i Jan 1983 — Sep 1987	1.8 Petrol	105 HP	8.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991	1.8 Petrol	113 HP	8.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991	1.8 Petrol	113 HP	8.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985	2.0 Petrol	125 HP	8.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985	2.0 Petrol	125 HP	8.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987	2.0 Petrol	129 HP	8.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991	2.0 Petrol	129 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987	2.0 Petrol	129 HP	8.6 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991	2.0 Petrol	129 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985	2.3 Petrol	150 HP	8.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985	2.3 Petrol	150 HP	8.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 324d Oct 1985 — Jan 1991 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.4 Diesel	86 HP	6.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 324d Oct 1985 — Jan 1991	2.4 Diesel	86 HP	7.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 324td Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP)	2.4 Diesel	116 HP	7.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 324td Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP)	2.4 Diesel	116 HP	7.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	8.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	9.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	8.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	8.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	10.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	All wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1986 — Sep 1987	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	8.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991	2.5 Petrol	170 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	All wheel
BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987	2.7 Petrol	129 HP	8.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987	2.7 Petrol	129 HP	8.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾	Rear wheel

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