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Produced	from October 1984 – December 1987.
Engine	In-line 6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head. 93.4 x 84mm, 3,453cc, compression ratio 10.5:1 (9.8:1 in USA) Bosch Motronic fuel injection. 286bhp at 6,500rpm, (256bhp in USA) 250lb.ft at 4,500rpm (243lb.ft in USA).
Transmission	Front-engine, rear drive. Final drive 3.73:1, 25% limited-slip differential
Gear ratios	1^st 3.51; 2^nd 2.08; 3^rd 1.35; 4^th 1.00; 5^th 0.81:1
Suspension	IFS, coil springs, MacPherson struts, transverse links, Bilstein gas-filled telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar. IRS, coil springs, semi trailing arms, Bilstein gas-filled telescopic dampers, anti roll bar
Steering	ZF recirculating-ball steering (15.1:1 ratio) power assisted.
Brakes	Servo assisted 284mm / 11.2in vented front discs, 284mm / 11.2in solid rear discs, ABS.
Wheels & Tyres	BBS 165 x 390 alloy wheels with 220 / 55 VR390 tyres.
Body	4-door saloon in steel.
Dimensions	Length 4,620mm / 181.9in, wheelbase 2,625mm / 103.4in, width 1,700mm / 66.9in, height 1,397mm / 55in, kerb weight 1,470kg / 3,240lb.
Number produced	2,145 + 96 CKD.
UK retail price	£31,295 in 1986
Performance Figures	No comprehensive British road test was ever published. BMW’s claims were as follows:
	Quoted BHP 286
	Maximum (mph) 153
	0-60mph (sec) 6.2
	50-75mph (4^th) 7.7
	Kerb weight (kg) 1,470