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

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Key specs:
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic
/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) Automatic?10.2 l/100 km
23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic?244 g/km CO2
How fast is 2000 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic?240 km/h | 149.13 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.5 sec
0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic?231 Hp, 300 Nm
221.27 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic?3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2000 BMW 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic?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) Automatic?1645 kg
3626.6 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic?1680 kg
3703.77 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2000 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?260 - 300 l
9.18 - 10.59 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic?5, automatic transmission

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic - Full specifications

General information

BrandBMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Convertible (E46)
Modification (Engine) 330Ci (231 Hp) Automatic
Start of production June, 2000 year
End of production March, 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.9 l/100 km 15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.2 l/100 km 23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
CO2 emissions244 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.1 sec
Maximum speed 240 km/h 149.13 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. 221.27 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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1645 kg 3626.6 lbs.
Max. weight 1680 kg 3703.77 lbs.
Max load 35 kg 77.16 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 260 l 9.18 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 300 l 10.59 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 730 kg 1609.37 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg 165.35 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.

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
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size8J x 17