BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) Technical information

General information
2979 cm3 225 hp 165 kW 7.5 sec 240 km/h 149 mph 1645 kg 3627 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	BMW
Model :	3 Series
Generation :	3 Series Convertible (E46)
Engine / modification :	330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)
Production start :	2000 year
Production end :	2003 year
Coupe type :	Cabriolet
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	4
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	14.9 l/100 km \| 15.8 mpg US \| 19.0 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	7.5 l/100 km \| 31.4 mpg US \| 37.7 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :	10.2 l/100 km \| 23.1 mpg US \| 27.7 mpg UK
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	63 l \| 16.6 US gallons \| 13.9 UK gallons
CO2 emissions :	244 g/km
Performance
Power :	225 hp \| 165 kW
Max power in :	5900 rpm.
Maximum speed :	240 km/h \| 149 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	7.5 sec
Torque :	290 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M54B30
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	6.5 l
Coolant :	8.4 l
Fuel System :
Position of cylinders :	Inline
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	6
Number of valves per cylinder :	4
Compression ratio :	10.2
Piston Stroke :	89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore :	84 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	4488 mm \| 176.7 in
Width :	1757 mm \| 69.2 in
Height :	1372 mm \| 54.0 in
Wheelbase :	2725 mm \| 107.3 in
Front track :	1471 mm \| 57.9 in
Rear (Back) track :	1483 mm \| 58.4 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	260 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk) :	300 l
Front suspension :	Wishbone
Rear suspension :	Helical spring
Max weight :	1680 kg \| 3704 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1645 kg \| 3627 lbs
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) :	1600 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) :	1600 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes :	730 kg
Permitted towbar download :	75 kg
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	225/45 R17
Wheel rims size :	8J x 17
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