Engine: Description and Operation

The B6304 engine is a 6-cylinder, 24-valve, 3.0 liter unit developing 150 kW (204 hp) at 6000 rpm.

ENGINE
Type: Six-in-line unit mounted longitudinally at 10-degree inclination.
Cubic capacity: 2,922 cm
Bore/stroke: 83/90 mm
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Max. output: 150 kW (204 hp) at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque: 267 Nm (197 ft. lbs.) at 4,300 rpm
Cylinder block: Two-section aluminum block with cast-in-situ dry liners of cast iron.
Cylinder head: Two-section cross-flow type of aluminum. Twin belt-driven camshafts. Four direct-actuated valves per cylinder. Hydraulic tappets (valve lifters).
Fuel system: Motronic 1.8 or 4.4 electronic injection system with On-Borad Diagnostics.
Ignition system: Electronic breakerless system with individual ignition coils, twin knock sensors and diagnostics.
Fuel: 91-95 octane unleaded fuel.
Emission control: Catalytic converter with electrically heated oxygen sensor (Lambdasond).
Cooling fan: Electric, thermostatically controlled.
Weight: 182 kg

TRANSMISSION
Gearbox: Automatic 4-speed unit with overdrive. Lock-up on 2nd, 3rd and 4th. 'Economy' 'sport' and 'winter' gear-changing programs.
Gear ratios: 1st: 2.80:1; 2nd: 1.53:1; 3rd: 1.00:1; 4th: 0.75:1; reverse: 2.39:1.