This 3.0i MT (231 hp) engine was fitted in the E85 Roadster, which was produced by BMW from 2002 to 2005. 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 | 13.5litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.6litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.1litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55litre |
| Cruising range | from 410 to 830km |
| Fuel | 98 RON, 95 RON, 92 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO IV |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 5.9second |
| Displacement | 2979cm3 |
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| Engine power | 231bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 900RPM |
| Maximum torque | 300Nm |
| 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 | 89.6mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 9.8m |
| Seats | 2 |
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| Length | 4091mm |
| Width | 1781mm |
| Height | 1299mm |
| Wheelbase | 2495mm |
| Front track | 1473mm |
| Rear track | 1523mm |
| Kerb weight | 1365kg |
| Gross weight | 1590kg |
| Displacement | 300kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 240litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 260litre |
| Front/rear axle load | 790/840kg |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 16.2 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 7.9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 10.9 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.