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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | 3 Series |
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| Generation | 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 318Ci (143 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 2003 year |
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| End of production | February, 2006 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 4 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
10.8 l/100 km
21.78 US mpg26.16 UK mpg9.26 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
6.1 l/100 km
38.56 US mpg46.31 UK mpg16.39 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
7.8 l/100 km
30.16 US mpg36.22 UK mpg12.82 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 190 g/km |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10.4 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10.4 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 9.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
206 km/h
128 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11 kg/Hp, 90.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 143 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 71.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
200 Nm @ 3750 rpm.
147.51 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | N42B20 |
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| Engine displacement |
1995 cm3
121.74 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
90 mm
3.54 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.25 l
4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1580 kg
3483.3 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1925 kg
4243.9 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%) |
1400 kg
3086.47 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
680 kg
1499.14 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download |
75 kg
165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4488 mm
176.69 in. |
| Width |
1757 mm
69.17 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. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
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