| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 3 Series |
| Generation | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Type (Engine) | 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production | March, 2003 year |
| End of production | November, 2006 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 14.9 l/100 km 15.8 US mpg 19 UK mpg 6.7 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 7.5 l/100 km 31.4 US mpg 37.7 UK mpg 13.3 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 10.2 l/100 km 23.1 US mpg 27.7 UK mpg 9.8 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 244 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 7.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 7.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 7.1 sec |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h 149.13 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.3 kg/Hp, 136.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.7 kg/Nm, 177 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 77.5 Hp/l |
| Torque | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 221.27 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M54B30 |
| Engine displacement | 2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 89.6 mm 3.53 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 8.4 l 8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1695 kg 3736.84 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2040 kg 4497.43 lbs. |
| Max load | 345 kg 760.59 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 260 l 9.18 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 300 l 10.59 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) | 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) | 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes | 730 kg 1609.37 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download | 75 kg 165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4488 mm 176.69 in. |
| Width | 1757 mm 69.17 in. |
| Height | 1370 mm 53.94 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2725 mm 107.28 in. |
| Front track | 1471 mm 57.91 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1483 mm 58.39 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.35 |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 17 |
| What is the body type, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001)? | Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | 10.2 l/100 km 23.1 US mpg 27.7 UK mpg 9.8 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, BMW 3 Series 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | 244 g/km CO2 |
| How fast is the car, 2003 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | 240 km/h | 149.13 mph 0-100 km/h: 7.5 sec 0-60 mph: 7.1 sec |
| How much power, BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | 231 Hp, 300 Nm 221.27 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 3 Series Cabriolet 2003 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | 3.0 l 2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2003 BMW 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) Cabriolet 2003 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet? | 4488 mm 176.69 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet? | 1757 mm 69.17 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | 1695 kg 3736.84 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | 2040 kg 4497.43 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2003 BMW 3 Series Cabriolet? | 260 – 300 l 9.18 – 10.59 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2003 BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 330Ci (231 Hp) Steptronic? | 5, automatic transmission |
