BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) 2000

General Information

Modification (Engine)

330Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)

Start of production

2000 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

2003 year

Engine

Power

225 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

75.5 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

290 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine displacement

2979

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Coolant

8.4 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1483 mm

Width

1757 mm

Height

1372 mm

Length

4488 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

244 g/km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.5 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.2 l

Maximum speed

240 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.1 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

35 kg

Kerb Weight

1645 kg

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

300 l

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1600 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

730 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

260 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1600 kg

Max. weight

1680 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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, automatic 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

Wheel rims size

8J x 17

Tires size

225/45 R17

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