BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA) Technical information

General information
2979 cm3 225 hp 165 kW N/A 206 , Electronically limited km/h 1525 kg 3362 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	BMW
Model :	3 Series
Generation :	3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)
Engine / modification :	330 Ci (225 Hp) Automatic (USA)
Production start :	2003 year
Production end :	2005 year
Coupe type :	Coupe
Powertrain Architecture :	Internal Combustion engine
Num. of Doors :	2
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	12.4 l/100 km \| 19.0 mpg US \| 22.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	8.7 l/100 km \| 27.0 mpg US \| 32.5 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient :	0.32
Fuel tank volume :	63 l \| 16.6 US gallons \| 13.9 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	225 hp \| 165 kW
Max power in :	5900 rpm.
Maximum speed :	206 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :
Torque :	290 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M54B30TU
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	6.5 l
Coolant :	8.4 l
Fuel System :	Multi-point indirect injection
Aspiration / Turbine :	Naturally aspirated engine
Position of cylinders :	Inline
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	6
Number of valves per cylinder :	4
Compression ratio :	10.2
Piston Stroke :	89.66 mm
Cylinder Bore :	84.07 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	4455 mm \| 175.4 in
Width :	1757 mm \| 69.2 in
Width including mirrors :	1957 mm \| 77.0 in
Height :	1369 mm \| 53.9 in
Wheelbase :	2725 mm \| 107.3 in
Front track :	1471 mm \| 57.9 in
Rear (Back) track :	1483 mm \| 58.4 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	410 l
Front suspension :	McPherson
Max weight :
Kerb Weight :	1525 kg \| 3362 lbs
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load :	75 kg
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	Front wheel tires: 205/50 R17; 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size :	Front wheel rims: 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17
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