This 2.3 MT (170 hp) engine was fitted in the E36/7-E36/8 [Restyling] Roadster, which was produced by BMW from 1998 to 2002. In addition to this engine, 12 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 | 11.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.7litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 51litre |
| Cruising range | from 430 to 590km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Top speed | 206km/h |
| Displacement | 2494cm3 |
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| Engine power | 170bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 500RPM |
| Maximum torque | 245Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3500RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 84mm |
| Stroke | 75mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10m |
| Seats | 2 |
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| Length | 4050mm |
| Width | 1740mm |
| Height | 1293mm |
| Wheelbase | 2446mm |
| Front track | 1413mm |
| Rear track | 1494mm |
| Kerb weight | 1315kg |
| Gross weight | 1565kg |
| Displacement | 250kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 165litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 165litre |
| Front/rear axle load | 830/870kg |
| Body type | Roadster |
| 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 | Disc |
| City | 14.2 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 10.4 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12.8 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.