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Engine data

Code letters BFM BGK
Displacement ltr. 4.172 4.172
Output kW at RPM 246/6000 246/6000
Torque Nm at RPM 430/3500 430/3500
Bore dia. mm 84.5 84.5
Stroke mm 93.0 93.0
Compression ratio   11.0 11.0
RON 98 unleaded * See note 98 unleaded * See note
Fuel injection and ignition system Motronic Motronic
Ignition sequence 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Catalytic converter yes yes
Exhaust gas recirculation no no
Charging no no
Variable valve timing yes yes
Variable intake manifold yes yes
Secondary air injection (AIR) yes yes
Timing at 1 mm valve lift and 0 mm valve lash:    
Intake valve opens after TDC 25° 25°
Intake valve closes after BDC 45° 45°
Exhaust valve opens before BDC 38° 38°
Exhaust valve closes before TDC

*In exceptional circumstances 95 RON, however with reduced performance