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Country of origin:Germany
Produced from:1986 - 1991
Numbers built:14642
Internal name:E30
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:July 17, 2007
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Engine
Configuration S14 Straight 4
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Construction cast-iron block, alloy head
Displacement 2,302 cc / 140.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke 93.0 mm (3.7 in) / 84.0 mm (3.3 in)
Compression 10.5:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 195 bhp / 145 kW @ 6,750 rpm
Torque 240 Nm / 177 ft lbs @ 4,750 rpm
BHP/Liter 85 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension wishbones, McPherson struts, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension diagonal arms, coil springs, hydraulic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs front, solids rear
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,200 kilo / 2,646 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,345 mm (171.1 in) / 1,680 mm (66.1 in) / 1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,562 mm (100.9 in) / 1,412 mm (55.6 in) / 1,424 mm (56.1 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.16 bhp / kg
Top Speed 235 km/h (146 mph)
0-60 mph 6.5 s
0-100 mph 19.0 s

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