Engine:
In-line six displacing 2996cc with four valves per cylinder and fed by fuel injection.
Maximum power/torque:
190kW at 6600rpm / 300Nm from 2500-4000rpm.
Transmission:
Six-speed manual; rear wheel drive.
Suspension:
Independent, double-joint spring-strut with anti-dive at the front, independent five-arm axle at the rear.
Steering:
power-assisted rack-and-pinion with height and reach adjustment on the steering column.
Brakes:
Ventilated discs on each wheel with anti-lock and electronic pressure distribution. 100-0 km/h in 2.9sec.
Wheels/tyres:
17" alloy rims shod with 225/45 radials.
Dimensions/mass:
Length 4520mm, width 1817mm, height 1421mm/1525kg.
Capacities:
Four passengers, 460-litre boot, 60 litres fuel.
Performance:
Top speed 250km/h, 0-100km/h 7.7sec.
Fuel consumption:
12.7 litres/100km (BMW figure).
Standard items:
Power windows and mirrors, cruise control, engine start/stop button, central locking with remote control, automatic air-conditioning, radio with front-loading CD, cupholders, multifunction steering-wheel, leather upholstery, front fog lights, trip data computer.
Safety:
Run-flat tyres (no spare wheel), two front and two side crash bags, seat- belts pre-tensioners; stabiloity control and anti-lock brakes.
Warranty:
Five years or 100 000km Motorplan maintenance contract.
Service Intervals:
Determined by trip data computer.
Price:
R346 500
Rivals:
Audi A4 3,2 FSi Quattro (R365 500); Jaguar X-Type 3,0 SE Exec (R364 000); Lexus IS300 (R363 285); Mercedes-Benz C320 Elegance (R362 000); Volvo S60 T5 2,4 turbo (R330 000).
- Test car from BMW SA.