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Bitter Type III

General information

ModelBitter Type III
Year1988
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3849 ccm (234.87 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3849 ccm (234.87 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power213.6 PS (157 kW or 211 HP) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke95.0 x 90.5 mm (3.7 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1645 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4460 mm (175.6 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2390 mm (94.1 inches)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.81 gallons)
Fuel capacity75.0 litres (19.82 gallons)
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