BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) 2003

General Information

Modification (Engine)

330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)

Start of production

2003 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

2005 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

84.1 mm

Piston Stroke

89.7 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

1369 mm

Length

4455 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.4 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.7 l

Maximum speed

206 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1525 kg

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

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

Independent type McPherson

Rear suspension

Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 325 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17
Rear wheel rims: 7J x 17; 8.5J x 17

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17
Rear wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 245/40 R17

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