BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT 2003

General Information

Modification (Engine)

330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT

Start of production

2003 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

2006 year

Engine

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 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

300 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

1369 mm

Length

4488 mm

Front track

1471 mm

Wheelbase

2725 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

218 g/km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.1 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.2 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

490 kg

Kerb Weight

1430 kg

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Max. weight

1920 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

6 gears, manual 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

8J x 17

Tires size

225/45 R17

BMW 3 Series 330 Ci (231 Hp) 6MT