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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.2

Urban mpg: 18.2
Extra urban mpg: 37.7
Combined mpg: 27.2
CO2 (g/km): 250


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4841
Height (mm): 1468
Width (mm): 1846
Wheelbase (mm): 2888
Front track (mm): 1558
Rear track (mm): 1582
Cargo volume (litres): 520
Gross weight (kg): 2210
Kerb weight (kg): 1725
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 2000
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 70


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: 90 degree V8, aluminium block and cylinder heads. Mounted longitudinally in front.

Management: ME9.2.2 system. Emissions controlled to Euro 4 level.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4000
Compression ratio: 10.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 84.10 x 87.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 306 at 6300 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 288 at 3500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed automatic driving through the rear wheels.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.07:1
2nd: 2.34:1
3rd: 1.52:1
4th: 1.14:1
5th: 0.87:1
6th: 0.69:1
Reverse: 3.40:1
Final drive: 3.38:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Double-joint thrust-rod spring strut axle in aluminium; compensation of transverse forces; anti-dive.

Rear: Integral IV multi-arm axle in aluminium; wheel suspension with special effect and anti-squat/anti-dive.

Steering: Rack-and-pinion, Servotronic.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.40

Brakes: Single-piston floating-caliper ventilated disc brakes all-round. Front: 348x30mm. Rear: 345x24mm. ABS+CBC, ASC; DSC, DTC, DBC.

Wheels: 17-inch x 7.5J.

Tyres: 225 / 50 R17 94W.







 

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