This 3.0 AT (240 hp) engine was fitted in the E36 Coupe 2-doors, which was produced by BMW from 1992 to 1999. In addition to this engine, 5 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 | 12.4litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.4litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65litre |
| Cruising range | from 520 to 770km |
| Fuel | 92 RON |
| Top speed | 220km/h |
| Displacement | 2990cm3 |
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| Engine power | 240bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 305Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4250RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 86mm |
| Stroke | 85.8mm |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.7m |
| Seats | 4 |
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| Length | 4433mm |
| Width | 1710mm |
| Height | 1335mm |
| Wheelbase | 2710mm |
| Front track | 1422mm |
| Rear track | 1444mm |
| Ground clearance | 110mm |
| Kerb weight | 1470kg |
| Gross weight | 1930kg |
| Displacement | 460kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 405litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 405litre |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Trailing arms, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 14.9 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 10.1 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.