(2000 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 330Ci Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E46 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4488 mm / 176.7 in / 176.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1745 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Height | 1369 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1540 kg / 3395 lb / 3395 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm / 107.3 in / 107.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1478 mm / 58.2 in / 58.2 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.300 | Frontal Area | 1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.59 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 89.6 mm / 3.53 in / 3.53 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.94 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2979 cm3 / 181.8 cu in / 181.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 496.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.298 cu in/cylinder / 30.298 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 170.0 kW / 231.1 hp / 231.1 hp at 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 300.0 Nm / 221.3 lbft / 221.3 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 167.7 kW / 228.0 bhp / 228.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 76.5 kW/l / 1.704 bhp/cu in / 1.704 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 100.70 Nm/l / 0.881 lbft/cu in / 0.881 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.74 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.38 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 246 km/h / 153 mph / 153 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 148.05 kW/ton / 201.29 bhp/ton / 201.29 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.00 s / 7.00 s / 7.00 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
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Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 330Ci Automatic
