As can be seen from the specifications, the first model presented in 1986 corresponded to the later "Vitesse" version except for the tyres.
The "SE" version, available from 1987 onwards, was a slightly slimmed-down model - without power-assisted steering and the simpler tyres.
| Specificaton | 416i Model 1986 | 416i SE from 1987 | 416i Vitesse from 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body | |||
| 5-door semi-notchback configuration with fully anti-corrotion treatment | X | X | X |
| Engine | |||
| Four cylinder, transversely mounted | X | X | X |
| Four valves per cylinder | X | X | X |
| Double overhead camshafts | X | X | X |
| Alloy cylinder block and head | X | X | X |
| Capacity: 1590 cc | X | X | X |
| Bore x Stroke: 75 mm x 90 mm | X | X | X |
| Compression ratio: 9.3 : 1 | X | X | X |
| Max Power: 90 kW at 6500 rpm | X | X | X |
| Max Torque: 142 Nm at 5000 rpm | X | X | X |
| Induction: Programmed electronic fuel injection | X | X | X |
| Ignition: Electronic | X | X | X |
| Transmission | |||
| Front wheel drive | X | X | X |
| Manual: 5 speed | X | X | X |
| Automatic: 4 speed with lockup on 4th | X | X | X |
| Steering | |||
| Type: Rack and Pinion | X | X | X |
| Power assisted | X | n.a. | X |
| Turns lock to lock | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Turning Circle, meters | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Suspension | |||
| Front: Independent. Torsion bars, gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar | X | X | X |
| Rear: Trailing links, beam axle, gas shock absorbers. Panhard rod and anti-roll bar | X | X | X |
| Brakes | |||
| Front: Power-assisted ventilated discs | X | X | X |
| Rear: Power-assisted drums | X | X | X |
| Wheels and Tyres | |||
| Wheels Steel, 5J x 13 | X | X | n.a. |
| Tyres 185/70 x 13 Michelin MXV | X | X | n.a. |
| Wheels Alloy, 5.5J x 14 | n.a. | n.a. | X |
| Tyres 195/60 x 14 Michelin MXV | n.a. | n.a. | X |
| Capacities and Weights | |||
| Fuel tank: 50 litres | X | X | X |
| Kerb Weight | 1050 kg | 1038 kg | 1058 kg |
| Max Towing Weight (Trailer with brakes) | 1000 kg | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
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