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1978

BMW 6 Series Coupe

1 variant 218 hp

0–100 km/h7.5 s

Top speed225 km/h

Engine3.5 L6 cyl

Fuel economy—

Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Coupe

Silver Shadow Coupe

0–100 km/h12.0 s

Top speed190 km/h

Engine6.8 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

DriveRWDAutomatic

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors

E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors

6 variants 110 – 185 hp

Power110 – 185 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed180 – 200 km/h

Torque185 – 240 Nm

Engine2.3 – 2.7 L4 – 6 cyl

Fuel economy10.5 – 12.0 L/100 km

DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual

Weight1,375 – 1,460 kg

Lancia Gamma Coupe

2 variants 117 – 141 hp

Power117 – 141 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed185 – 193 km/h

Torque172 – 209 Nm

Engine2.0 – 2.5 L4 cyl

Fuel economy—

Weight1,270 – 1,290 kg

BMW 6 Series Coupe

1 variant 185 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed211 km/h

Engine3.0 L6 cyl

Fuel economy—

BMW 3 Series Coupe

12 variants 75 – 143 hp

Power75 – 143 hp

0–100 km/h9.5 – 14.8 s

Top speed154 – 190 km/h

Torque110 – 190 Nm

Engine1.6 – 2.3 L4 – 6 cyl

Fuel economy8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km

DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual

Weight1,010 – 1,155 kg

Puma GTB

1 variant 171 hp

0–100 km/h9.5 s

Top speed190 km/h

Engine4.1 L6 cyl

Fuel economy14.5 L/100 km

Lancia Beta Coupe

7 variants 87 – 122 hp

Power87 – 122 hp

0–100 km/h9.0 – 12.0 s

Top speed166 – 200 km/h

Torque122 – 175 Nm

Engine1.6 – 2.0 L4 cyl

Fuel economy8.4 – 11.8 L/100 km

Weight1,000 – 1,120 kg

De Tomaso Pantera

1 variant 330 hp

0–100 km/h5.5 s

Top speed256 km/h

Engine5.8 L8 cyl

Fuel economy17.5 L/100 km

Puma GTE

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

1 variant 304 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed200 km/h

Engine5.4 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

Reliant Scimitar GTE

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Isuzu 117 Coupe

13 variants 73 – 135 hp

Power73 – 135 hp

0–100 km/h10.0 – 21.0 s

Top speed130 – 200 km/h

Torque139 – 167 Nm

Engine1.6 – 2.2 L4 cyl

Fuel economy7.0 – 11.0 L/100 km

DriveRWDAutomatic · Manual

Weight1,050 – 1,185 kg

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

2 variants 304 – 429 hp

Power304 – 429 hp

0–100 km/h—

Torque488 – 635 Nm

Engine5.4 – 7.0 L8 cyl

Fuel economy—

Weight1,450 – 1,460 kg

Coupe (year unverified)

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Coupe (year unverified)

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Coupe (year unverified)

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Saab 900 C Turbo

0–100 km/h—

Fuel economy—

Audi TT Roadster

1999 – 2006 Roadster · Convertible Germany

Audi TT Roadster

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Body styleRoadster · Convertible

Production1999 – 2006

Variants7

FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1998 – 2006

Key specifications (range)

Power150 – 250 hp

0–100 km/h6.5 – 8.9 s

Top speed214 – 250 km/h

Fuel economy8.2 – 10.7 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive · All Wheel Drive

Similar cars

Volvo C70 Convertible1999 – 2005 up to239 hp

BMW 3 Series Cabriolet2000 – 2003 up to231 hp

Saab 9-3 Convertible1999 – 2003 up to205 hp

Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors1998 – 2000 up to218 hp

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder2000 – 2005 up to209 hp

Isuzu Amigo Cabrio1998 – 2003 up to208 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8T 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	150 hp	8.9 s	214	5-Speed manual
1.8T 5MT FWD (163 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	163 hp	8.2 s	218	5-Speed manual
1.8T Quattro 6MT AWD (180 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	179 hp	8.2 s	220	6-speed manual
1.8T 5MT FWD (190 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	190 hp	7.6 s	228	5-Speed manual
1.8T Quattro 6MT (225 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	224 hp	6.9 s	237	6-speed manual
3.2L V6 Quattro 6AT AWD (250 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	250 hp	6.6 s	250	6-speed automatic DSG
3.2L V6 Quattro 6MT AWD (250 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive	Gasoline	250 hp	6.5 s	250	6-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 110 KW @ 5700 RPM150 HP @ 5700 RPM148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 155 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM210 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 133 mph (214 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.23/59.44 in (1,530/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.4 in (112 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.8 cuFT (221 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.3 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2943.7 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3605 lbs (1635 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 120 KW @ 5700 RPM163 HP @ 5700 RPM161 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 166 lb-ft @ 1950 RPM225 Nm @ 1950 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 135.3 mph (218 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/59.6 in (1,529/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.4 in (112 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.8 cuFT (221 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.3 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2937 lbs (1332 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3596 lbs (1631 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 132 KW @ 5500 RPM179 HP @ 5500 RPM177 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 173 lb-ft @ 1950 RPM235 Nm @ 1950 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/59.6 in (1,529/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.4 in (112 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.8 cuFT (221 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.3 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3505 lbs (1590 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3616.2 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 140 KW @ 5700 RPM190 HP @ 5700 RPM188 BHP @ 5700 RPM
Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 1980 RPM240 Nm @ 1980 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons (62.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 141.6 mph (228 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 7.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 159 in (4039 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 53.15 in (1350 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.23 / 59.44 in (1,530/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 96 in (2438 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.4 in (112 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.8 cuFT (221 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.3 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2948 lbs (1337 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3608 lbs (1637 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1781 cm3 (109 ci)
Power: 165 KW @ 5900 RPM224 HP @ 5900 RPM221 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 2200-5500 RPM281 Nm @ 2200-5500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 147 mph (237 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length: 159.1 in (4041 mm)
Width: 69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height: 53.1 in (1349 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.2/59.6 in (1,529/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase: 95.4 in (2423 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.4 in (112 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.8 cuFT (221 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.3 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3609 lbs (1637 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3616.2 lbs (1640 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 226 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3189 cm3 (195 ci)
Power: 184 KW @ 6300 RPM250 HP @ 6300 RPM247 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM320 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic DSG

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 159 in (4039 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 53.15 in (1350 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.23 / 59.44 in (1,530/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 96 in (2438 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.4 in (112 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.8 cuFT (221 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.3 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3737 lbs (1695 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4092 lbs (1856 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 238 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: V6
Displacement: 3189 cm3 (195 ci)
Power: 184 KW @ 6300 RPM250 HP @ 6300 RPM247 BHP @ 6300 RPM
Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM320 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 6.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: All Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 225/45 ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 159 in (4039 mm)
Width: 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Height: 53.15 in (1350 mm)
Front/rear Track: 60.23 / 59.44 in (1,530/1,510 mm)
Wheelbase: 96 in (2438 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.4 in (112 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.8 cuFT (221 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34
Turning circle: 34.3 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3432 lbs (1557 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4092 lbs (1856 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km)
Highway: 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 257 g/km

Length4,039 – 4,041 mm

Width1,760 – 1,763 mm

Height1,349 – 1,350 mm

Wheelbase2,423 – 2,438 mm

Curb weight1,332 – 1,695 kg

Torque210 – 320 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.