BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003

Key specs

BMW 3 Series (Convertible) 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 2003,2004,2005,2006

What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

Convertible, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
13.4 l/100 km 17.55 US mpg
7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg

How much power, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
77.5 Hp/l

How fast is the car, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

247 km/h 153.48 mph

What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.

How many cylinders, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

Rear wheel drive,

How long is this vehicle, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

4488 mm
176.69 in.

How wide is the vehicle, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

1757 mm
69.17 in.

What is the curb weight, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) 2003?

1660 kg
3659.67 lbs.

BMW 3 Series (Convertible) 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 2003,2004,2005,2006 Specs

General information

Brand BMW
Model 3 Series (Convertible)
Version 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)
Engine version 330Ci (231 Hp)
Year production start 2003
Year production end 2006
Vehicle type Convertible
Horsepower RPM 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec 6.9 sec
Curb weight kg -lbs total

1660 kg

3659.67 lbs.
Overall length mm - inch

4488 mm

176.69 in.
Doors 2
Top Speed 247 km/h 153.48 mph

Engine specs

Designation model M54B30
Cam configuration DOHC
Engine position and orientation Front, Longitudinal
Cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Displacement (liters)

2979 cm3

181.79 cu. in.
Eng. horsepower RPM 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Horsepower per litre 77.5 Hp/l
Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons

7.2 kg/Hp

139.2 Hp/tonne
Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons 5.5 kg/Nm, 180.7 Nm/tonne

5.5 kg/Nm

180.7 Nm/tonne
Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

221.27 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Bore (mm in)

84 mm

3.31 in.
Stroke (mm in)

89.6 mm

3.53 in.
Compression ratio 10.2
Fuel delivery system Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type Petrol (Gasoline)
Valvetrain 4
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil liters | quarts

6.5 l

6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine coolant

8.4 l

8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt
Powertrain architecture Internal Combustion engine
Engine location Front, Longitudinal

Transmission and Drive system

Drive configuration Rear wheel drive
Transmission 5

Brakes

Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Brake control Disc
Anti-lock brake system ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering

Steering type Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring

Body / Chassis

Wheels & Tyres

Wheels size 225/45 R17
Wheels rims 8J x 17

Exterior

Interior

Safety and Security

Passenger

Passengers seats 4
Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft.

260 l

9.18 cu. ft.
Trunk space max liter | cu. Ft.

300 l

10.59 cu. ft.

Dimensions

Overall length mm - inch

4488 mm

176.69 in.
Overall width mm -inch

1757 mm

69.17 in.
Overall height mm -inch

1370 mm

53.94 in.
Wheelbase mm - inch

2725 mm

107.28 in.
Track width front mm - inch

1471 mm

57.91 in.
Track width rear mm - inch

1483 mm

58.39 in.

Weights

Curb weight kg -lbs total

1660 kg

3659.67 lbs.
Gross weight kg -lbs total

2005 kg

4420.27 lbs.
Capacities kg - lbs

345 kg

760.59 lbs.
Fuel tank liters | gallons

63 l

16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Fuel economy

City l/100km - mpg

13.4 l/100 km

17.55 US mpg
Highway l/100 km - mpg

7.3 l/100 km

32.22 US mpg
Combined l/100 km - Mpg

9.6 l/100 km

24.5 US mpg
Autonomy km (combined use) 656

Engine type

6 CYLINDER INLINE
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