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Specs of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) /2000, 2001, 2002, 2003/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) /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) 330Ci (231 Hp)?
9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 330Ci (231 Hp)?
229 g/km CO2
How fast is 2000 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp)?
247 km/h | 153 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (231 Hp)?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (231 Hp)?
3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2000 BMW 330Ci (231 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (231 Hp)?
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) 330Ci (231 Hp)?
1645 kg
3627 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp)?
2045 kg
4508 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?
260 - 300 l
9.2 - 10.6 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
3 Series
Generation
3 Series Convertible (E46)
Modification (Engine)
330Ci (231 Hp)
Start of production
June, 2000 year
End of production
March, 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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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 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.1 kg/Hp, 140.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.5 kg/Nm, 182.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre
77.5 Hp/l
Torque
300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 221 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
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1645 kg 3627 lbs.
Max. weight
2045 kg 4508 lbs.
Max load
400 kg 882 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
260 l 9.2 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
300 l 10.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
1600 kg 3527 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1600 kg 3527 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
730 kg 1609 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 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.
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, 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