The BMW 316i was a variant of the E30 3 Series that was introduced for the 1988 model year. The 316i was powered by BMW's M40B16 engine, which was a inline four unit. This 1.6L engine generated 98hp, which drove the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. These cars were offered in sedan, coupe, convertible, and touring (station wagon) body styles. Although the next generation E36 BMW 3 Series was introduced in 1990 production of the E30 316i Touring continued until 1994.