Engine data

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ENGINE DATA (1 OF 2)

Engine Code

AAA

Manufactured

10.93 and up

Arrangement of cylinders

VR⁽¹⁾

Cylinder angle

15°

Displacement liters

2.8

Output

kW at rpm (hp at rpm)

128/5800 (172/5800)

Torque

Nm at rpm

235/4200 (240/4200) ⁽²⁾

ft lb at rpm

173/4200 (177/4200) ⁽²⁾

Bore diameter - mm (in.)

81 (3.19)

Stroke mm (in.)

90.3 (3.555)

Compression ratio

10.0:1

⁽¹⁾	VR = V-arrangement in compact in-line design

⁽²⁾	The future-oriented design of this engine with selective knock control permits the full use of high octane fuel. The figures shown in parentheses will be attained when using premium fuel (RON 98).

ENGINE DATA (2 OF 2)

Engine code	AAA
RON min.	95 unleaded
Fuel Injection system	Motronic Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI)
Ignition system	Motronic
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Knock control	Yes
On Board Diagnostic (OBD)	Yes
Oxygen Sensor control	Yes
Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)	Yes
Boost	-