Specifications: BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) 330Ci (231 Hp)
Start of production March, 2003 year
End of production November, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13.4 l/100 km
17.6 US mpg
21.1 UK mpg
7.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.3 l/100 km
32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
CO2 emissions 229 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.6 sec
Maximum speed 247 km/h
153.48 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.2 kg/Hp, 139.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.5 kg/Nm, 180.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre 77.5 Hp/l
Torque 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
221.27 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M54B30
Engine displacement 2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 89.6 mm
3.53 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 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 8.4 l
8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1660 kg
3659.67 lbs.
Max. weight 2005 kg
4420.27 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%) 1600 kg
3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 730 kg
1609.37 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg
165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4488 mm
176.69 in.
Width 1757 mm
69.17 in.
Height 1370 mm
53.94 in.
Wheelbase 2725 mm
107.28 in.
Front track 1471 mm
57.91 in.
Rear (Back) track 1483 mm
58.39 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.35
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 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size 8J x 17

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