BMW 3 Series E36 Sedan (1990-2000)
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BMW 3 Series E36 is a classic compact executive sedan in production from 1990 to 2000. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 1.6 to 2.8 liters.
Owners will likely appreciate the most the inline-6 (I6) engines, particularly the M52, which is perfectly balanced while being rather simple to work on. Over three decades, it has proven to be one of the best engines that have ever come out of BMW.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the E36 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance. However, the highly-tunable FR layout with easy-to-DIY drivetrain and lots of aftermarket support makes the E36 a modern classic.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 57% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Clean, classy design
- Good handling characteristics
- Good aftermarket support
Cons
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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Specifications
| 316i M40 | 316i M40 AT | 316i M43 | 316i M43 AT | 318i M40 | 318i M40 AT | 318i M43 | 318i M43 AT | 318is M42 | 318is M42 AT | 318tds | 320i | 320i AT | 323i | 323i AT | 325i | 325i AT | 325td | 325td AT | 325tds | 325tds AT | 328i | 328i AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 520 L / 18.4 cu-ft ~ 1200 L / 42.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | 435 L / 15.4 cu-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 7.5 L / 7.9 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | 8.8 L / 9.3 qt | 8.8 L / 9.3 qt | 8.8 L / 9.3 qt | 8.8 L / 9.3 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 4.0 L / 4.2 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | 5.0 L / 5.3 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 68.0 L / 18.0 gal | 68.0 L / 18.0 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 67.0 L / 17.7 gal | 67.0 L / 17.7 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 470 kg / 1036 lbs | 690 kg / 1521 lbs | 690 kg / 1521 lbs | 385 kg / 849 lbs | 385 kg / 849 lbs | 460 kg / 1014 lbs | 425 kg / 937 lbs | 385 kg / 849 lbs | 385 kg / 849 lbs | 385 kg / 849 lbs | 385 kg / 849 lbs | 385 kg / 849 lbs | 385 kg / 849 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum | Drum | Disc | Disc | Drum | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Wishbone | Wishbone | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | Wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Independent, spring | Independent, spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R 15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 185/65 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1568 mm / 61.7 in | 1568 mm / 61.7 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | 1393 mm / 54.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4352 mm / 171.3 in | 4352 mm / 171.3 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | 4433 mm / 174.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1843 mm / 72.6 in | 1843 mm / 72.6 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | 1698 mm / 66.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1835.0 mm / 72.2 in | 1835.0 mm / 72.2 in | 1408.0 mm / 55.4 in | 1408.0 mm / 55.4 in | 1408.0 mm / 55.4 in | 1408.0 mm / 55.4 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1418.0 mm / 55.8 in | 1408.0 mm / 55.4 in | 1408.0 mm / 55.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1840.0 mm / 72.4 in | 1840.0 mm / 72.4 in | 1421.0 mm / 55.9 in | 1421.0 mm / 55.9 in | 1421.0 mm / 55.9 in | 1421.0 mm / 55.9 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1431.0 mm / 56.3 in | 1421.0 mm / 55.9 in | 1421.0 mm / 55.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1190.0 kg / 2623.5 lbs | 1190.0 kg / 2623.5 lbs | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1205.0 kg / 2656.6 lbs | 1240.0 kg / 2733.7 lbs | 1240.0 kg / 2733.7 lbs | 1340.0 kg / 2954.2 lbs | 1260.0 kg / 2777.8 lbs | 1260.0 kg / 2777.8 lbs | 1375.0 kg / 3031.4 lbs | 1375.0 kg / 3031.4 lbs | 1330.0 kg / 2932.1 lbs | 1365.0 kg / 3009.3 lbs | 1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs | 1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs | 1425.0 kg / 3141.6 lbs | 1425.0 kg / 3141.6 lbs | 1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs | 1395.0 kg / 3075.4 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 15 in | 15 in | 7j x 15 | 7J x 15 | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 3521 mm / 138.6 in | 3521 mm / 138.6 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 13.1 sec | 15.0 sec | 12.7 sec | 12.7 sec | 11.5 sec | 12.8 sec | 11.3 sec | 11.3 sec | 10.2 sec | 11.6 sec | 14.4 sec | 8.0 sec | 8.0 sec | 8.0 sec | 8.0 sec | 8.0 sec | 9.0 sec | 12.0 sec | 13.0 sec | 10.4 sec | 11.0 sec | 7.3 sec | 7.3 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 12.4 sec | 14.3 sec | 12.1 sec | 12.1 sec | 10.9 sec | 12.2 sec | 10.7 sec | 10.7 sec | 9.7 sec | 11.0 sec | 13.7 sec | 7.6 sec | 7.6 sec | 7.6 sec | 7.6 sec | 7.6 sec | 8.6 sec | 11.4 sec | 12.4 sec | 9.9 sec | 10.5 sec | 6.9 sec | 6.9 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway) | 7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 10.6 L/100km / 22.2 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway) | 13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (combined) | 20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway) | 13.0 L/100km / 18.1 MPG (combined) | 20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (combined) | 11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway) | 9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (combined) | 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (urban) | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (highway) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (combined) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (combined) | 11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph | 189.0 km/h / 117.4 mph | 196.0 km/h / 121.8 mph | 196.0 km/h / 121.8 mph | 198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph | 198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph | 201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph | 201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph | 213.0 km/h / 132.4 mph | 207.0 km/h / 128.6 mph | 182.0 km/h / 113.1 mph | 210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph | 210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph | 227.0 km/h / 141.1 mph | 227.0 km/h / 141.1 mph | 233.0 km/h / 144.8 mph | 231.0 km/h / 143.5 mph | 198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph | 194.0 km/h / 120.5 mph | 214.0 km/h / 133.0 mph | 211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph | 236.0 km/h / 146.6 mph | 236.0 km/h / 146.6 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | M40B16 | M40B16 | M43B16 | M43B16 | M40B18 | M40B18 | M43B18 | M43B18 | M42B18 | M42B18 | M41D17 | M52B20 | M52B20 | M52B25 | M52B25 | M50B25 | M50B25 | M51D25 | M51D25 | M51D25 | M51D25 | M52B28 | M52B28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 | 22.0:1 | 22.0:1 | 22.0:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.6 L / 97.4 cu-in / 1596.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.4 cu-in / 1596.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.4 cu-in / 1596.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.4 cu-in / 1596.0 cc | 1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc | 1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc | 1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc | 1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc | 1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc | 1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc | 1.7 L / 101.6 cu-in / 1665.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc | 2.8 L / 170.4 cu-in / 2793.0 cc | 2.8 L / 170.4 cu-in / 2793.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 99.0 hp / 73.8 kW @ 5500 rpm | 99.0 hp / 73.8 kW @ 5500 rpm | 102.0 hp / 76.1 kW @ 5500 rpm | 102.0 hp / 76.1 kW @ 5500 rpm | 113.0 hp / 84.3 kW @ 5500 rpm | 113.0 hp / 84.3 kW @ 5500 rpm | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 5500 rpm | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 5500 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 6000 rpm | 140.0 hp / 104.4 kW @ 6000 rpm | 90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4400 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5900 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5900 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm | 170.0 hp / 126.8 kW @ 5500 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 5900 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 5900 rpm | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 4800 rpm | 115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 4800 rpm | 143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4800 rpm | 143.0 hp / 106.6 kW @ 4800 rpm | 193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 5500 rpm | 193.0 hp / 143.9 kW @ 5500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 62.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 62.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 63.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 63.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 62.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 62.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 64.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 64.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 78.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 78.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 54.1 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 75.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 68.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 46.0 hp/L / 0.8 hp/cu-in | 46.0 hp/L / 0.8 hp/cu-in | 57.2 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 57.2 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in | 69.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 69.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 72.0 mm / 2.8 in | 72.0 mm / 2.8 in | 72.0 mm / 2.8 in | 72.0 mm / 2.8 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 82.8 mm / 3.3 in | 66.0 mm / 2.6 in | 66.0 mm / 2.6 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 82.8 mm / 3.3 in | 82.8 mm / 3.3 in | 82.8 mm / 3.3 in | 82.8 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 141 Nm / 104.0 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | 141 Nm / 104.0 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | 150 Nm / 110.6 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | 150 Nm / 110.6 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | 162 Nm / 119.5 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | 162 Nm / 119.5 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm | 168 Nm / 123.9 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | 168 Nm / 123.9 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm | 175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 175 Nm / 129.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm | 245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 222 Nm / 163.7 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 222 Nm / 163.7 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm | 260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm | 280 Nm / 206.5 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-6 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-6 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-6 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Turbocharged diesel inline-6 engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 1990 ~ 1993 | 1990 ~ 1993 | 1993 ~ 1999 | 1993 ~ 1999 | 1990 ~ 1993 | 1990 ~ 1993 | 1993 ~ 1999 | 1993 ~ 1999 | 1991 ~ 1996 | 1991 ~ 1996 | 1995 ~ 2000 | 1994 ~ 1999 | 1994 ~ 1999 | 1995 ~ 2000 | 1995 ~ 2000 | 1990 ~ 1995 | 1990 ~ 1995 | 1991 ~ 1998 | 1991 ~ 1998 | 1993 ~ 1999 | 1993 ~ 1999 | 1995 ~ 1999 | 1995 ~ 1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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