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BMW 5 Series Sedan
1981 – 1988
Sedan Germany
The BMW 5 Series Sedan is a sedan built from 1981 to 1988. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 90 to 218 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1972 – 1981), peak power rose from 178 to 218 hp, and minimum weight went down by 80 kg.
Body styleSedan
Production1981 – 1988
Variants21
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Key specifications (range)
Power90 – 218 hp
0–100 km/h7.2 – 14.4 s
Top speed164 – 225 km/h
Fuel economy7.1 – 11.4 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
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Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1766 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 66.2 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM140 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 102 mph (164 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2557 lbs (1160 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3682 lbs (1670 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1766 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 66.2 KW @ 5500 RPM90 HP @ 5500 RPM89 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM140 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 102 mph (164 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2557 lbs (1160 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3682 lbs (1670 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1766 cm3 (108 ci)
- Power
- 75 KW @ 5800 RPM102 HP @ 5800 RPM101 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 100 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM135 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 107 mph (172 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2557 lbs (1160 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3682 lbs (1670 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2443 cm3 (149 ci)
- Power
- 84.6 KW @ 4800 RPM115 HP @ 4800 RPM113 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 155 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM210 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2910 lbs (1320 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3990 lbs (1810 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2443 cm3 (149 ci)
- Power
- 84.6 KW @ 4800 RPM115 HP @ 4800 RPM113 BHP @ 4800 RPM
- Torque
- 155 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM210 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2866 lbs (1300 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3990 lbs (1810 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2693 cm3 (164 ci)
- Power
- 89.7 KW @ 4250 RPM122 HP @ 4250 RPM120 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM231 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 13 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3005 lbs (1363 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3979 lbs (1805 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2693 cm3 (164 ci)
- Power
- 89.7 KW @ 4250 RPM122 HP @ 4250 RPM120 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM231 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 114 mph (183 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2961 lbs (1343 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3979 lbs (1805 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1990 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 91.9 KW @ 5800 RPM125 HP @ 5800 RPM123 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM165 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 111 mph (179 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 14.4 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2712 lbs (1230 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3814 lbs (1730 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1990 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 91.9 KW @ 5800 RPM125 HP @ 5800 RPM123 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM165 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2690 lbs (1220 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3814 lbs (1730 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 1990 cm3 (121 ci)
- Power
- 91.9 KW @ 5800 RPM125 HP @ 5800 RPM123 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 122 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM165 Nm @ 4500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2690 lbs (1220 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3814 lbs (1730 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2693 cm3 (164 ci)
- Power
- 91.9 KW @ 4250 RPM125 HP @ 4250 RPM123 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM240 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2800 lbs (1270 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3880 lbs (1760 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2693 cm3 (164 ci)
- Power
- 91.9 KW @ 4250 RPM125 HP @ 4250 RPM123 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM240 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2756 lbs (1250 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3880 lbs (1760 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2693 cm3 (164 ci)
- Power
- 94.9 KW @ 4250 RPM129 HP @ 4250 RPM127 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM240 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 114 mph (183 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2844 lbs (1290 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2693 cm3 (164 ci)
- Power
- 94.9 KW @ 4250 RPM129 HP @ 4250 RPM127 BHP @ 4250 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM240 Nm @ 3250 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 117 mph (188 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2800 lbs (1270 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3924 lbs (1780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 110.3 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM215 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2866 lbs (1300 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 110.3 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM215 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 122 mph (196 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70HR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2844 lbs (1290 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2494 cm3 (152 ci)
- Power
- 110.3 KW @ 5500 RPM150 HP @ 5500 RPM148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 159 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM215 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 122 mph (196 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2844 lbs (1290 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3968 lbs (1800 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 16.7 mpg US (14.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2788 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 135.3 KW @ 5800 RPM184 HP @ 5800 RPM181 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM240 Nm @ 4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 126 mph (203 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2910 lbs (1320 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4034 lbs (1830 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 2788 cm3 (170 ci)
- Power
- 135.3 KW @ 5800 RPM184 HP @ 5800 RPM181 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 177 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM240 Nm @ 4200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 130 mph (209 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2910 lbs (1320 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4034 lbs (1830 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3430 cm3 (209 ci)
- Power
- 160.3 KW @ 5800 RPM218 HP @ 5800 RPM215 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM310 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 136 mph (219 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3064 lbs (1390 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4145 lbs (1880 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3430 cm3 (209 ci)
- Power
- 160.3 KW @ 5800 RPM218 HP @ 5800 RPM215 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM310 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70H R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.7 in (1415 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.9 in (1,430/1,471 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 22.6 cuFT (640 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.39
- Turning circle
- 34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3020 lbs (1370 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4145 lbs (1880 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Length4,620 mm
Width1,699 mm
Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase2,624 mm
Curb weight1,160 – 1,390 kg
Torque135 – 310 Nm
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