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(2000 model)
2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2171 cm3 / 132.5 cu in / 132.5 cu in, 125.0 kW / 167.6 hp / 167.6 hp @ 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm, 214.0 N·m / 157.8 lb·ft / 157.8 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 320 Cabriolet Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | convertible (cabriolet) | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 300 l / 10.59 cu ft / 10.59 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4870 l / 171.98 cu ft / 171.98 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4490 mm / 176.8 in / 176.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1595 kg / 3516 lb / 3516 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1760 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2730 mm / 107.5 in / 107.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal area (A) | 2.06 m2 / 22.2 sq ft / 22.2 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.83 m2 / 8.9 sq ft / 8.9 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 20.5 kW / 27.5 hp / 27.5 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 2171 cm3 / 132.5 cu in / 132.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 125.0 kW / 167.6 hp / 167.6 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 214.0 N·m / 157.8 lb·ft / 157.8 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 50.0 kW / 67.1 hp / 67.1 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 57.6 kW/l / 1.265 bhp/cu in / 1.265 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 98.6 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 106.6 kW/ton / 80.8 bhp/ton / 80.8 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/55-R16 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 320 Cabriolet Automatic