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Specs of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp) /2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 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) 320Ci (170 Hp)?
9.4 l/100 km
25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 3 Series 320Ci (170 Hp)?
225 g/km CO2
How fast is 2003 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp)?
222 km/h | 138 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.1 sec
0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
What is the power output of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 320Ci (170 Hp)?
170 Hp, 210 Nm
155 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 320Ci (170 Hp)?
2.2 l
2171 cm3
132.48 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 320Ci (170 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) Cabriolet 2003 320Ci (170 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) 320Ci (170 Hp)?
1615 kg
3560 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2003) 320Ci (170 Hp)?
1960 kg
4321 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) 320Ci (170 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
320Ci (170 Hp)
Start of production
March, 2003 year
End of production
November, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
4
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.8 l/100 km 18.4 US mpg
22.1 UK mpg
7.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
CO2 emissions
225 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.6 sec
Maximum speed
222 km/h 138 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.5 kg/Hp, 105.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 130 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
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1615 kg 3560 lbs.
Max. weight
1960 kg 4321 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%)
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.
Width including mirrors
1947 mm 76.65 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.

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