Technical Data: Notes
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Engine number and engine data
Engine number
The engine number ("engine code" and "serial number") is located at the front on the cylinder block, below the left cylinder head.
In addition, a sticker with "engine code" and "serial number" is affixed to the right cylinder head cover.
The engine code is also located on the vehicle data plate.
Engine data
| Code letters | BSB | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | ltr. | 5.998 |
| Output | kW/RPM | 331/6200 |
| Torque | Nm/RPM | 580/4000 - 4500 |
| Bore | dia. mm | 84 |
| Stroke | mm | 90.2 |
| Compression ratio | 10.75 | |
| RON | min. | 98 |
| Fuel injection and ignition system | Motronic | |
| Ignition sequence | 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9 | |
| Exhaust gas recirculation | no | |
| Charging | no | |
| Knock control | yes | |
| Variable valve timing | yes | |
| Variable intake manifold | no | |
| Secondary Air Injection (AIR) system | yes | |
*Super unleaded RON 95 is permitted, although with reduced power.