BMW 3-series Compact · 316i · Hatchback · 1994 ‐ 1999

In 1994 BMW launched production of autos model 3-series Compact, modification of 316i Compact and finished it in 1999. The weight of the car is 1.2 tons and a length of 4.2 meters, It is shaped as hatchback with three doors, and can be fit in 5 men including the driver.

«3-series Compact 316i Compact» have a rear-wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gear shift. This vehicle can be accelerated for 12.3 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 188 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection system», which produce a max power of 102 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 10.8 liters in the city mode of driving, on the highway 5.9 liters, and the normal fuel consumption is 7.7 l per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 52 liters of petrol, what lets to drive approximately 676 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this automobile have disks, 286 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have drums, 229 mm brakes and attached to the underframe by dint of suspension «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs». Tires have the next measure - 185/65HR15.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series Compact got the 1 quantity of stars. Furthermore to dynamic safety features (ABS, ESP, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety (passenger, driver airbags).

Specifications of BMW 3-series Compact 316i

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Common data
MakerBMW Series3-series Compact Model316i Compact Production year1994 ‐ 1999 Body typeHatchbackDoors number3Number of seats5FuelPetrolDriveRearTransmission typeManualNumber of gears5

Performance
Maximum speed188 km/h
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Acceleration to 100 km/h12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption     - average7.7 l per 100 km
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    - in the city10.8 l per 100 km    - on the highway5.9 l per 100 kmFuel tank volume52 lAverage cruising range676 km

Chassis
Tire size185/65HR15Front breaksdisks, 286 mmRear breaksdrums, 229 mm
Front suspension
MacPherson, independent, Coil springs
Rear suspension
Longitudinal arms, independent, Coil springs
Front stabilizerYesTurning radius10.4 m

Options
Frontal test impactRating: 1 of 5Airbags     - driver    - passengerABSESPTraction controlCentral door lockingElectric windowsPower steering

Exterior options
Rear privacy glassXenon headlampsAuto-switching of lightBurglar alarms
Engine
Volume1596 cc
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CylindersL4Valves2Valve operationOHCPower102 hp (5500 rpm)
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Torque150 Nm (3900 rpm)
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Compression9.7 : 1Bore and stroke84,0 x 72,0 mmFuel systemMultipoint injectionCatalytic converterRegularEmissions of CO2182 g/km

Weights and loads
Curb weight1175 kg
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Max permitted weight1635 kg
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Max payload460 kgMax load on roof75 kgMax noseweight75 kgMax braked trailer mass1250 kgMax unbraked trailer mass600 kg

External dimensions
Length4210 mm
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Width1698 mm
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Height1393 mm
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Front track1418 mmRear track1423 mmWheelbase2700 mm
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Internal dimensions
Luggage volume325 - 1030 lRear headspace9400 mm

Interior options
Seats options:     - heigh adjustment    - rear foldableOdometerCoolant temperatureLamp for readingLight regulated panelTachometer
 
 
 
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