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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 126
0-62 mph (seconds): 9.1

Urban mpg: 36.2
Extra urban mpg: 61.4
Combined mpg: 48.7
CO2 (g/km): 139


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3699
Height (mm): 1407
Width (mm): 1683
Wheelbase (mm): 2467
Front track (mm): 1459
Rear track (mm): 1467
Cargo volume (litres): 160
Gross weight (kg): 1515
Kerb weight (kg): 1065
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 750
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 500
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 40


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder petrol engine mounted transversely in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to Euro IV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1598
Compression ratio: 11.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 77.00 x 85.80
Valve gear: Variable valve lift system based on the BMW VALVETRONIC technology.
Max. power (bhp): 120 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 118 at 4250 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual driving through the front wheels.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.214:1
2nd: 1.792:1
3rd: 1.194:1
4th: 0.914:1
5th: 0.784:1
6th: 0.683:1
Reverse: 3.143:1
Final drive ratio: 4.353:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Single-joint MacPherson spring strut axle with anti-dive.

Rear: Longitudinal arms with centrally-pivoted track control arms, Z-axle.

Steering: Electric power assisted rack and pinion.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.70

Brakes: Front: 280mm ventilated discs. Rear: 259mm solid discs. Hydraulic two-circuit brake system with ABS, EBD and CBC.

Wheels: 5.5J x 15-inch alloy.

Tyres: 175/65 R15 H.







 

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