
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)? | Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg 33.6 UK mpg 11.9 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, BMW 3 Series 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | 203 g/km CO2 |
| How fast is the car, 2003 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | 206 km/h | 128 mph 0-100 km/h: 11.3 sec 0-60 mph: 10.7 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | 143 Hp, 200 Nm 147.51 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | 2.0 l 1995 cm3 121.74 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2003 BMW 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet? | 4488 mm 176.69 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet? | 1757 mm 69.17 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | 1615 kg 3560.47 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | 1960 kg 4321.06 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet? | 260 - 300 l 9.18 - 10.59 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic? | 5, automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Modification (Engine) | 318Ci (143 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production | 2003 year |
| End of production | February, 2006 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 11.6 l/100 km
20.3 US mpg 24.4 UK mpg 8.6 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 6.6 l/100 km
35.6 US mpg 42.8 UK mpg 15.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg 33.6 UK mpg 11.9 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 203 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 206 km/h 128 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.1 kg/Nm, 123.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 71.7 Hp/l |
| Torque | 200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 147.51 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | N42B20 |
| Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 121.74 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 90 mm 3.54 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 | 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification | Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1615 kg 3560.47 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1960 kg 4321.06 lbs. |
| Max load | 345 kg 760.59 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%) | 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 680 kg 1499.14 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4488 mm 176.69 in. |
| Width | 1757 mm 69.17 in. |
| Height | 1369 mm 53.9 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 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 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |