BMW 316i Coupe (E36)

BMW 3 series 1992 1.6 petrol description

Coupe BMW 316i Coupe has been produced from September, 1993 to December, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 102 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 150 Nm (Newton metres) on 3900 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 316i Coupe has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 316i Coupe accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 195 km/h.

BMW 316i Coupe fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (13 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1992 - 1999 version, city fuel economy - 10 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series safety

During safety testing BMW 3 series has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 3 series is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 3 series got two stars.