Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg
12.8 l/100 km 18.38 US mpg
6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg
231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
77.5 Hp/l
250 km/h 155.34 mph
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
6, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4488 mm
176.69 in.
1757 mm
69.17 in.
1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | 3 Series (Coupe) |
| Version | 3 Series Coupe (E46) |
| Engine version | 330 Ci (231 Hp) |
| Year production start | 2000 |
| Year production end | 2003 |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Horsepower RPM | 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 6.5 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1400 kg3086.47 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4488 mm176.69 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h 155.34 mph |
| Designation model | M54B30 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
2979 cm3181.79 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 77.5 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
6.1 kg/Hp165 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 4.7 kg/Nm, 214.3 Nm/tonne
4.7 kg/Nm214.3 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.221.27 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
84 mm3.31 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
89.6 mm3.53 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 l6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
8.4 l8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 6 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Brake control | Disc |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 225/45 R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 8J x 17 |
| Passengers seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
440 l15.54 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4488 mm176.69 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1757 mm69.17 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1369 mm53.9 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2725 mm107.28 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1471 mm57.91 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1483 mm58.39 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1400 kg3086.47 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1900 kg4188.78 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
500 kg1102.31 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
63 l16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
12.8 l/100 km18.38 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
6.9 l/100 km34.09 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
9.1 l/100 km25.85 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 692 |
6 CYLINDER INLINE
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