2003 330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA)

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification

330 Ci (225 Hp) (USA)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

2003

End of production

2006

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal
13.86 UK gal

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. In.

Power

225 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

290 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 213.89 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

206 km/h 128 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1490 kg 3284.9 lbs

Length

4488 mm 176.69 in

Width

1757 mm 69.17 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 17; 7.5J x 17

Engine Model

M54B30TU

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. In.

Power

225 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

290 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 213.89 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84.07 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

89.66 mm 3.53 in

Compression ratio

10.2

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

8.4 l 8.9 US qt
7.39 UK qt

Length

4488 mm 176.69 in

Width

1757 mm 69.17 in

Width including mirrors

1947 mm 76.65 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

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 325 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 320 mm

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson

- Rear

Wishbone, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/50 R17; 225/45 R17

- Rear

205/50 R17; 245/40 R17

Wheel rims

7J x 17; 7.5J x 17

Rear wheel rims

7J x 17; 8.5J x 17

Kerb weight

1490 kg 3284.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

410 l 14.48 cu ft