Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg
8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg
4.8 l/100 km 49 US mpg
143 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
71.7 Hp/l
218 km/h 135.46 mph
1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in.
4, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4490 mm
176.77 in.
1755 mm
69.09 in.
1310 kg
2888.06 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | 3 Series (Coupe) |
| Version | 3 Series Coupe (E46) |
| Engine version | 318 Ci (143 Hp) |
| Year production start | 2001 |
| Year production end | 2003 |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Horsepower RPM | 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 9.3 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1310 kg2888.06 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4490 mm176.77 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h 135.46 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 |
9.2 kg/Hp109.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 6.6 kg/Nm, 152.7 Nm/tonne
6.6 kg/Nm152.7 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 |
8.4 l8.88 US qt | 7.39 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
410 l14.48 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4490 mm176.77 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1755 mm69.09 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1370 mm53.94 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2725 mm107.28 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1470 mm57.87 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1485 mm58.46 in. |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1310 kg2888.06 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
1810 kg3990.37 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
500 kg1102.31 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
63 l16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
8.6 l/100 km27.35 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
4.8 l/100 km49 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
6.1 l/100 km38.56 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 1033 |
4 CYLINDER INLINE
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