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2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp)?7.8 l/100 km
30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
12.82 km/l
How ECO is the car, BMW 3 Series 318Ci (143 Hp)?190 g/km CO2
How fast is the car, 2003 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp)?206 km/h | 128 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.4 sec
0-60 mph: 9.9 sec
How much power, BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp)?143 Hp, 200 Nm
147.51 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp)?2.0 l
1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2003 BMW 318Ci (143 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) Cabriolet 2003 318Ci (143 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?4488 mm
176.69 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?1757 mm
69.17 in.
What is the curb weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp)?1580 kg
3483.3 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp)?1925 kg
4243.9 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet?260 - 300 l
9.18 - 10.59 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)
Modification (Engine) 318Ci (143 Hp)
Start of production 2003 year
End of production February, 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg
9.26 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg
46.31 UK mpg
16.39 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg
12.82 km/l
CO2 emissions190 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.4 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. 147.51 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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1580 kg 3483.3 lbs.
Max. weight 1925 kg 4243.9 lbs.
Max load 345 kg 760.59 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%) 1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 680 kg 1499.14 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg 165.35 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size7J x 16