This 2.8 MT (193 hp) engine was fitted in the E36/7 Roadster, which was produced by BMW from 1995 to 1999. In addition to this engine, 6 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 | 12.9litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.4litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 51litre |
| Cruising range | from 400 to 690km |
| Fuel | 98 RON, 95 RON, 92 RON |
| Top speed | 225km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.9second |
| Displacement | 2793cm3 |
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| Engine power | 193bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 300RPM |
| Maximum torque | 280Nm |
| 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 | 84mm |
| 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 | 4025mm |
| Width | 1740mm |
| Height | 1293mm |
| Wheelbase | 2446mm |
| Front track | 1413mm |
| Rear track | 1494mm |
| Kerb weight | 1335kg |
| Gross weight | 1510kg |
| Displacement | 250kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 165litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 165litre |
| Front/rear axle load | 790/830kg |
| 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 | 15.5 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.