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Engine Technical Data
Engine type - Number of cylinders
Inline 6
Inline 6
Inline 4
Engine Code
M88/3
M90 (M30)
N20B20
Fuel type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel System
Bosch ML-Jetronic fuel injection
Bosch L-Jetronic until 1980. The 1980s model came with Motronic DME I
Direct Injection.
Engine Alignment
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
Longitudinal
Engine Position
Front
Front
Front
Engine displacement
3453 cm3 / 210.7 cu-in
3453 cm3 / 210.7 cu-in
1997 cm3 / 121.9 cu-in
Bore
93.4 mm
3.68 inches
93.4 mm
3.68 inches
84.0 mm
3.31 inches
Stroke
84 mm
3.31 inches
84 mm
3.31 inches
90.1 mm
3.55 inches
Number of valves
24
12
16
Aspiration
N/A
N/A
Turbo + Intercooler
Compression Ratio
10.5
9.3
10.0
Horsepower
286 PS / 282 HP / 210 kW @ 6500 rpm
218 PS / 215 HP / 160 kW @ 5200 rpm
218 PS / 215 HP / 160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum torque
334 Nm / 246 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
310 Nm / 228 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
310 Nm / 228 lb-ft @ 1350-4800 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds
5
5
6
Clutch Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight
Body
Turismo
Num. of Doors
2
2
3
Num. of Seats
4
4
5
Seat distribution
2+3
Wheelbase
262.5 cm / 103.35 inches
262.6 cm / 103.39 inches
269.0 cm / 105.91 inches
Length
475.5 cm / 187.2 inches
475.5 cm / 187.2 inches
432.4 cm / 170.24 inches
Width
172.6 cm / 67.95 inches
172.5 cm / 67.91 inches
176.5 cm / 69.49 inches
Height
135.4 cm / 53.31 inches
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
0.41
0.32
Front Brakes - Disc dimensions
Vented Discs (300 mm / 11.81 inches)
Vented Discs (280 mm / 11.02 inches)
Vented Discs
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions
Discs (284 mm / 11.18 inches)
Drums
Vented Discs
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions
220/55 R390
195/70 R14
205/50 R17
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions
220/55 R390
195/70 R14
205/50 R17
Front Wheels Width
7.0
Rear Wheels Width
7.0
Curb Weight
1500 kg / 3307 lbs
1480 kg / 3263 lbs
1425 kg / 3142 lbs
Weight/Power Output Ratio
5.24 Kg/hp
6.79 Kg/hp
6.54 Kg/hp
Trunk / Boot capacity
430 L / 15.2 cu-ft
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
Double-pivot MacPherson struts
MacPherson struts. Coil springs.
Rear Suspension
Semi-trailing arm
Semi-trailing arm
Coil Springs.
Top Speed
255 km/h / 158 Mph
222 km/h / 138 Mph
245 km/h / 152 Mph
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)
6.4 s
7.6 s
6.4 s
Acceleration 0 to 1000m
26.4 s
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
7.8 L/100 km
36 MPG UK
30 MPG US
8.6 L/100 km
33 MPG UK
27 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway
9.7 L/100 km
29 MPG UK
24 MPG US
9.9 L/100 km
29 MPG UK
24 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City
16.5 L/100 km
17 MPG UK
14 MPG US
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
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