Why was the BMW 316 discontinued?
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316's engine has inherent defects, with issues of oil burning and instability, and high costs. Below is an introduction to the BMW 316i: Exterior: The BMW 316i is basically identical in design to the already available 320i, with the "316i" badge at the rear revealing its identity. Additionally, the new car still adopts a single-sided single-exit exhaust design. In terms of configuration, the new car will be equipped with features such as an electric sunroof, headlight washers, a multifunction steering wheel, and parking sensors. Powertrain: The BMW 316i, produced by BMW Brilliance, is powered by a 1.6-liter twin-scroll single turbocharged engine with the model number N13B16B, slightly different from the 1 Series' 1.6T engine (model number N13B16A). This engine has a maximum output power of 100kW and a peak torque of 220Nm. For the transmission system, the engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.