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Engine Technical Data
Engine type - Number of cylinders
Inline 6
Inline 4
Engine Code
M90 (M30)
N20B20
Fuel type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel System
Bosch L-Jetronic until 1980. The 1980s model came with Motronic DME I
Direct Injection.
Engine Alignment
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
Engine Position
Front
Front
Engine displacement
3453 cm3 / 210.7 cu-in
1997 cm3 / 121.9 cu-in
Bore
93.4 mm
3.68 inches
84.0 mm
3.31 inches
Stroke
84 mm
3.31 inches
90.1 mm
3.55 inches
Number of valves
12
16
Aspiration
N/A
Turbo + Intercooler
Compression Ratio
9.3
10.0
Horsepower
218 PS / 215 HP / 160 kW @ 5200 rpm
218 PS / 215 HP / 160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum torque
310 Nm / 228 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
310 Nm / 228 lb-ft @ 1350-4800 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds
5
6
Clutch Type
Manual
Manual
Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight
Body
Turismo
Num. of Doors
2
3
Num. of Seats
4
5
Seat distribution
2+3
Wheelbase
262.6 cm / 103.39 inches
269.0 cm / 105.91 inches
Length
475.5 cm / 187.2 inches
432.4 cm / 170.24 inches
Width
172.5 cm / 67.91 inches
176.5 cm / 69.49 inches
Height
136.5 cm / 53.74 inches
142.1 cm / 55.94 inches
Front Axle
152.1 cm / 59.88 inches
Rear Axle
155.6 cm / 61.26 inches
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx
0.41
0.32
Front Brakes - Disc dimensions
Vented Discs (280 mm / 11.02 inches)
Vented Discs
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions
Drums
Vented Discs
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions
195/70 R14
205/50 R17
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions
195/70 R14
205/50 R17
Front Wheels Width
7.0
Rear Wheels Width
7.0
Curb Weight
1480 kg / 3263 lbs
1425 kg / 3142 lbs
Weight/Power Output Ratio
6.79 Kg/hp
6.54 Kg/hp
Trunk / Boot capacity
415 L / 14.7 cu-ft
360 L / 12.7 cu-ft
Trunk / Boot First Row
1200 L / 42.4 cu-ft
Steering
Rack and pinion Electric
Front Suspension
Double-pivot MacPherson struts
MacPherson struts. Coil springs.
Rear Suspension
Semi-trailing arm
Coil Springs.
Top Speed
222 km/h / 138 Mph
245 km/h / 152 Mph
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)
7.6 s
6.4 s
Acceleration 0 to 1000m
26.0 s
Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined
14.7 L/100 km
19 MPG UK
16 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road
8.6 L/100 km
33 MPG UK
27 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway
9.9 L/100 km
29 MPG UK
24 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City
19.6 L/100 km
14 MPG UK
12 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC
8.6 L/100 km
33 MPG UK
27 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC
5.4 L/100 km
52 MPG UK
44 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC
6.6 L/100 km
43 MPG UK
36 MPG US
Range
476 km / 296 miles
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
18.5 US gallons
15.4 UK gallons
52 L
13.7 US gallons
11.4 UK gallons
CO2 emissions
154 g/Km (BMW)
Emission standard
Euro VI
Safety
Euro NCAP