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Technical data

This 3.0i MT (231 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.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km13.3litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7.3litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.5litre
Fuel tank capacity51litre
Cruising rangefrom 380 to 700km
Fuel98 RON, 95 RON, 92 RON
Emission standardEURO III
Top speed240km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)6second

Engine

Displacement2979cm3
Engine power231bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 900RPM
Maximum torque300Nm
RPM at max torque3500RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4
Bore84mm
Stroke89.6mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle10m

Body

Seats2
Length4050mm
Width1740mm
Height1293mm
Wheelbase2446mm
Front track1413mm
Rear track1494mm
Kerb weight1360kg
Gross weight1555kg
Displacement270kg
Min. boot capacity165litre
Max. boot capacity165litre
Front/rear axle load830/870kg
Permitted road-train weight2755kg
Body typeRoadster

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson Struts, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Trailing arms, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesDisc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City16 litres / 100km
Highway8.8 litres / 100km
Average11.4 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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