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Specs of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) /2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp) /Cabriolet 2003 - 2006/

What is the body type of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003)?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)?
7.8 l/100 km
30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 318Ci (143 Hp)?
190 g/km CO2
How fast is 2003 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)?
206 km/h | 128 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.4 sec
0-60 mph: 9.9 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp)?
143 Hp, 200 Nm
148 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp)?
2.0 l
1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 318Ci (143 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?
4488 mm
176.69 in.
What is the width of 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?
1757 mm
69.17 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)?
1580 kg
3483 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)?
1925 kg
4244 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 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 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 318Ci (143 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
3 Series
Generation
3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003)
Modification (Engine)
318Ci (143 Hp)
Start of production
2003 year
End of production
February, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
10.8 l/100 km 21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
7.8 l/100 km 30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l
CO2 emissions
190 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.9 sec
Maximum speed
206 km/h 128 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
11 kg/Hp, 90.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.9 kg/Nm, 126.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71.7 Hp/l
Torque
200 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 148 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
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Coolant
7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1580 kg 3483 lbs.
Max. weight
1925 kg 4244 lbs.
Max load
345 kg 761 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%)
1400 kg 3086 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
680 kg 1499 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
75 kg 165 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, 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
205/55 R16
Wheel rims size
7J x 16