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 The humble 316 holds the entry-level position in the E30 stable. Released on an unsuspecting world in January 1983, it served as the perfect foil to the more prestigious [[323i]]; identical in outward appearance, but different in every mechanical way.
-Despite the name, the car actually had an 1800cc engine. It earned its 316 for being the only carburreted model in the range. Despite sharing the same M10 engine as the contemporary [[318i]], its version was taken from the veteran BMW 2002 range, which harked all the way back to 1968. For that reason, power delivery is best described as asthmatic.
+Despite the name, the car actually had an 1800cc engine, inherited from the [[E21]]. It earned its 316 for being the only carburreted model in the range. Despite sharing the same M10 engine as the contemporary [[318i]], its version was taken from the veteran BMW 2002 range, which harked all the way back to 1968. For that reason, power delivery is best described as asthmatic.
 The rest of the car is equally primitive. The simplest forms of solid front discs with rear drums, bolted to simple 45mm struts with manual steering, meant that the 316 wasn't a particularly inspiring drive. To make matters worse, BMW offered it with steel wheels and a four-speed gearbox - buyers would have to pay thousands of pounds more to bring the car up to any enjoyable standard, which is why it was bought by only the most parsimonious of purchasers. Buyers were lucky to be offered a choice of two or four doors; no Cabriolet or Touring versions were ever made.

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 The humble 316 holds the entry-level position in the E30 stable. Released on an unsuspecting world in January 1983, it served as the perfect foil to the more prestigious [[323i]]; identical in outward appearance, but different in every mechanical way.
-The 316 is unique in the E30 range for being the only carburreted model. Despite sharing the same M10 engine as the contemporary [[318i]], its version was taken from the veteran BMW 2002 range, which harked all the way back to 1968. For that reason, power delivery is best described as asthmatic.
+Despite the name, the car actually had an 1800cc engine. It earned its 316 for being the only carburreted model in the range. Despite sharing the same M10 engine as the contemporary [[318i]], its version was taken from the veteran BMW 2002 range, which harked all the way back to 1968. For that reason, power delivery is best described as asthmatic.
 The rest of the car is equally primitive. The simplest forms of solid front discs with rear drums, bolted to simple 45mm struts with manual steering, meant that the 316 wasn't a particularly inspiring drive. To make matters worse, BMW offered it with steel wheels and a four-speed gearbox - buyers would have to pay thousands of pounds more to bring the car up to any enjoyable standard, which is why it was bought by only the most parsimonious of purchasers. Buyers were lucky to be offered a choice of two or four doors; no Cabriolet or Touring versions were ever made.

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 =Technical=
-The [[M10]] that powers the 316 is the same legendary engine block fitted to the BMW 2002 turbo, among others. It's a solid construction, and nigh-on indestructible if serviced correctly. However, the rest of the car will be spartan, with only the most rudimentary brake, steering and suspension setups fitted.
+The [[M10]] that powers the 316 is the same legendary engine block fitted to the BMW 2002 turbo, among others. It's a solid construction, and nigh-on indestructible if serviced correctly. However, the rest of the car will be spartan, with only the most rudimentary brake, steering and suspension setups fitted, with 45mm suspension struts, solid front disc brakes and rear drums.
 One of the benefits of the car's design is its fuel economy. When correctly set up, the car can return decent mpg, although you'll never win a drag race in it.  It's very common to fit an uprated carb to these engines; learn more about [[Weber_Carburettors|Weber carburettors]].

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+The 316 non injection was a continuation of the carburetted [[M10]] engine by BMW. It was one of the original [[E30]] models released in 1982, and was replaced by the [[316i]] in 1987.
-The 316 non injection was a continuation of the carburetted [[M10]] engine by BMW. It was one of the original [[E30]] models released in 1982, and was replaced by the [[316i]] in 1987.
+The 316 is unique in the E30 range for being the only carburreted model. Despite sharing the same M10 engine as the contemporary [[318i]], its version was taken from the veteran BMW 2002 range, which harked all the way back to 1968. For that reason, power delivery is best described as asthmatic.
 =Technical=
-This was the same legendary engine block as the BMW 2002 turbo, and
+The [[M10]] that powers the 316 is the same legendary engine block fitted to the BMW 2002 turbo, among others. It's a solid construction, and nigh-on indestructible if serviced correctly. However, the rest of the car will be spartan, with only the most rudimentary brake, steering and suspension setups fitted.
-The E30 [[M3]]. The engine had all the refinements of a modern engine at the time such as unleaded seats and electric ignition
-[[Category: E30 Range]]
+One of the benefits of the car's design is its fuel economy. When correctly set up, the car can return decent mpg, although you'll never win a drag race in it.  It's very common to fit an uprated carb to these engines; learn more about [[Weber_Carburettors|Weber carburettors]].
 =General Info=
 Please also see the [[E30 316 Register]]

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-The 316 non injection was a continuation of the carburettorred [[M10]] engine by BMW. This was the same legendary engine block as the BMW 2002 turbo, and
+The 316 non injection was a continuation of the carburetted [[M10]] engine by BMW. It was one of the original [[E30]] models released in 1982, and was replaced by the [[316i]] in 1987.
 The E30 [[M3]]. The engine had all the refinements of a modern engine at the time such as unleaded seats and electric ignition
 [[Category: E30 Range]]
 ==Engine==
-:''Main articles: [[M10]], [[M40]]
+:''Main articles: [[M10]]
 ==Fuel System==
 ==Ignition==

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−	Please also see the [[E30 316 ~~Sport~~ Register]]	+	Please also see the [[E30 316 Register]]

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		+	Please also see the [[E30 316 Sport Register]]

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	The E30 [[M3]]. The engine had all the refinements of a modern engine at the time such as unleaded seats and electric ignition		The E30 [[M3]]. The engine had all the refinements of a modern engine at the time such as unleaded seats and electric ignition
	[[Category: E30 Range]]		[[Category: E30 Range]]
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		+	=History=
		+	=Technical=
		+	==Engine==
		+	:''Main article: [[M]]
		+	==Fuel System==
		+	==Ignition==
		+	==Suspension==
		+	==Braking==
		+	==Gearbox==
		+	==Servicing==
		+	==Common Problems==
		+	==Common Upgrades==
		+	=Performance=
		+	=Useful Websites=
		+	=General Info=