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1996 BMW 3-Series Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1996 BMW 3-Series specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1996 BMW 3-Series Research

1996 BMW 3-Series

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

1996 3-Series Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
1,895 cc 1.9 liters 4 in-line front longitudinal engine with 85 mm bore, 83.5 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 7.6
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 52 liter fuel tank
Power: 103 kW , 138 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 133 ft lb @ 4,300 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Black/grey medium body side molding
Front and rear part-painted impact absorbing bumpers with rubbing strip
Chrome/bright trim
Coefficient of drag: 0.35
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,209, overall width (mm): 1,699, overall height (mm): 1,392, wheelbase (mm): 2,700, front track (mm): 1,407, rear track (mm): 1,412 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,394
Conventional lens halogen bulb twin headlights
Opening rear ¼ windows
Gloss multi-coat paint
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,685 and curb weight (kg) 1,245
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning
Diversity antenna
Front illuminated ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Stereo audio system with AM/FM
Rigid cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 428 and all seats in place (liters): 428
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Digital clock
Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with two switches
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature digital display
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with auto off with ignition
Illuminated entry system on ignition key surround
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 983, rear headroom (mm): 940, front leg room (mm): 1,041, rear leg room (mm): 826, front shoulder room (mm): 1,372 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,349
Low fuel level warning
Key power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch, includes fuel filler door, includes sunroof, includes dead bolt, operates from: trunk/hatch and operates from passenger door
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with console mounted switches, safety operation and two one-touch
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Bench symmetrical three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Front seat back storage
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Ten speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds, recirculation setting and micro filter