This 3.5 MT (277 hp) engine was fitted in the E26 Coupe, which was produced by BMW from 1978 to 1981. In addition to this engine, 0 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 19.6litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.9litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.9litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 116litre |
| Cruising range | from 590 to 1 300km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Top speed | 262km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 5.6second |
| Displacement | 3453cm3 |
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| Engine power | 277bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 500RPM |
| Maximum torque | 330Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 5000RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 93.4mm |
| Stroke | 84mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 13m |
| Seats | 2 |
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| Length | 4360mm |
| Width | 1824mm |
| Height | 1140mm |
| Wheelbase | 2560mm |
| Front track | 1550mm |
| Rear track | 1576mm |
| Kerb weight | 1300kg |
| Gross weight | 1600kg |
| Displacement | 300kg |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Front suspension | Independent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 23.5 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 10.7 litres / 100km |
| Average | 15.5 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.