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Engine data

Code letters  AHA  ATQ 
Manufactured 08.97 → 10.99 →
Displacement cm 3 2771 2771
Output kW at rpm 142/6000 142/6000
Torque Nm at rpm 280/3200 280/3200
Bore dia. mm 82.5 82.5
Stroke mm 86.4 86.4
Compression ratio 10.6 10.6
valves per cylinder 5 5
RON min. 98 unleaded (1) 98 unleaded
Fuel injection, ignition Motronic ME3.9.2 Motronic ME7.1
Knock control 2 sensors 2 sensors
On Board Diagnosis (OBD) OBD II OBD II
Lambda regulation 4 oxygen sensors 4 oxygen sensors
Exhaust gas recirculation no no
Catalytic converter yes yes
Secondary air injection (AIR) system yes yes
Electronic Power Control (EPC) no yes
Tank leak test yes yes
Variable intake manifold yes yes
Variable valve timing yes yes
(1) *In exceptional circumstances min. 95 RON, however with reduced performance.