BMW E3 1.0 Sedan Europe 2.8 MT 2800, Configuration
| Volume | 2.8 l |
| Power | 170 hp |
| Consumption | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 160 mm |
| Front tires | 195/70 HR14 |
| Rear tires | 195/70 HR14 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | September 1968 — May 1977 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 2,788 cm³ |
| Maximum speed | 195 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 160 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,700 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,750 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,450 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm |
| Front track width | 1,446 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,464 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,440 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,900 kg |
| Specific gravity | 8.47 kg/hp |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 170 hp |
| Maximum power | 125 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,000 |
| Maximum torque | 235.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 24.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,700 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 9.00 |
| Cylinder diameter | 86.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 80.000 mm |
| Additional engine information | 2 carburetors |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 9.50 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, double wishbone |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 14x6J |
| Rear discs | 14x6J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 195/70 HR14 |
| Rear wheels | 195/70 HR14 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Disk |