Specifications: BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) 318Ci (143 Hp)
Start of production 2003 year
End of production February, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.1 l/100 km
38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.8 l/100 km
30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l
CO2 emissions 190 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.9 sec
Maximum speed 206 km/h
128 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11 kg/Hp, 90.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 71.7 Hp/l
Torque 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
147.51 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code N42B20
Engine displacement 1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm
3.54 in.
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l
4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Coolant 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1580 kg
3483.3 lbs.
Max. weight 1925 kg
4243.9 lbs.
Max load 345 kg
760.59 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 260 l
9.18 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 300 l
10.59 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 680 kg
1499.14 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4488 mm
176.69 in.
Width 1757 mm
69.17 in.
Height 1369 mm
53.9 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1471 mm
57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1483 mm
58.39 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size 7J x 16

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