Convertible, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg
10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg
143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
71.7 Hp/l
206 km/h 128 mph
1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in.
4, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4488 mm
176.69 in.
1757 mm
69.17 in.
1580 kg
3483.3 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | 3 Series (Convertible) |
| Version | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine version | 318Ci (143 Hp) |
| Year production start | 2003 |
| Year production end | 2006 |
| Vehicle type | Convertible |
| Horsepower RPM | 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 10.4 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1580 kg3483.3 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4488 mm176.69 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/h 128 mph |
| Designation model | N42B20 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
1995 cm3121.74 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 71.7 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
11 kg/Hp90.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.6 Nm/tonne
7.9 kg/Nm126.6 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.147.51 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
84 mm3.31 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
90 mm3.54 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
4.25 l4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
7.5 l7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 5 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Brake control | Disc |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 205/55 R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 7J x 16 |
| Passengers seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
260 l9.18 cu. ft. |
| Trunk space max liter | cu. Ft. |
300 l10.59 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4488 mm176.69 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1757 mm69.17 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1369 mm53.9 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2725 mm107.28 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1471 mm57.91 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1483 mm58.39 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1580 kg3483.3 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1925 kg4243.9 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
345 kg760.59 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
63 l16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
10.8 l/100 km21.78 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
6.1 l/100 km38.56 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
7.8 l/100 km30.16 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 808 |
4 CYLINDER INLINE
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