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Specs of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic /2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic /Cabriolet 2000 - 2003/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
236 g/km CO2
Euro 3
How fast is 2000 3 Series Convertible (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
219 km/h | 136 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.9 sec
0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
170 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
2.2 l
2171 cm3
132.48 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2000 BMW 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Cabriolet 2000 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2000 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?
4488 mm
176.69 in.
What is the width of 2000 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?
1757 mm
69.17 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
1555 kg
3428 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
1960 kg
4321 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?
300 l
10.6 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic?
5, automatic transmission Steptronic
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
3 Series
Generation
3 Series Convertible (E46)
Modification (Engine)
320Ci (170 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
September, 2000
End of production
March, 2003
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
13.5 l/100 km 17.4 US mpg
20.9 UK mpg
7.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
236 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.4 sec
Maximum speed
219 km/h 136 mph
Emission standard
Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio
9.1 kg/Hp, 109.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.4 kg/Nm, 135 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
170 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre
78.3 Hp/l
Torque
210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 155 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M54B22
Engine displacement
2171 cm3 132.48 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
72 mm 2.83 in.
Compression ratio
10.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1555 kg 3428 lbs.
Max. weight
1960 kg 4321 lbs.
Max load
405 kg 893 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
300 l 10.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1600 kg 3527 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
720 kg 1587 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4488 mm 176.69 in.
Width
1757 mm 69.17 in.
Height
1372 mm 54.02 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
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.5 m 34.45 ft.

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, automatic transmission Steptronic
Front suspension
Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 300x22 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 294x19 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
205/55 R16; 205/50 R17
Wheel rim size
7J x 16; 7J x 17