2003 330 Ci (231 Hp) 5MT

Brand

BMW

Model

3 Series

Generation

BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003)

Modification

330 Ci (231 Hp) 5MT

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

231 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1465 kg 3229.8 lbs

Length

4488 mm 176.69 in

Width

1757 mm 69.17 in

Doors

2

Seats

5

Wheel rims

8J 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

231 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

89.6 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

1957 mm 77.05 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

5

Brakes

- 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

225/45 R17

Wheel rims

8J x 17

Kerb weight

1465 kg 3229.8 lbs

Max. weight

1965 kg 4332.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

410 l 14.48 cu ft

- Max. roof load

500 kg 1102.3 lbs