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2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46)?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.43 UK mpg
10.42 km/l
How ECO is the car, BMW 3 Series 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?229 g/km CO2
How fast is the car, 2000 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?247 km/h | 153.48 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
How much power, BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?225 Hp, 290 Nm
213.89 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?3.0 l
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2000 BMW 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) Cabriolet 2000 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2000 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?4488 mm
176.69 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2000 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?1757 mm
69.17 in.
What is the curb weight, 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?1645 kg
3626.6 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?2045 kg
4508.45 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2000 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?260 - 300 l
9.18 - 10.59 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2000 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)?5, manual transmission

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Convertible (E46)
Modification (Engine) 330Ci (225 Hp) (USA)
Start of production June, 2000 year
End of production March, 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.4 l/100 km 17.55 US mpg
21.08 UK mpg
7.46 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.3 l/100 km 32.22 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.43 UK mpg
10.42 km/l
CO2 emissions229 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.6 sec
Maximum speed 247 km/h 153.48 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 225 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre 75.5 Hp/l
Torque 290 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 213.89 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M54B30
Engine displacement 2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 89.6 mm 3.53 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 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1645 kg 3626.6 lbs.
Max. weight 2045 kg 4508.45 lbs.
Max load 400 kg 881.85 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%) 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 730 kg 1609.37 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4488 mm 176.69 in.
Width 1757 mm 69.17 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.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.5 m 34.45 ft.
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size8J x 17