| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | 3 Series |
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| Generation | 3 Series Convertible (E46) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 323Ci (170 Hp) |
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| Start of production | April, 2000 year |
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| End of production | August, 2000 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 |
13.4 l/100 km
17.55 US mpg21.08 UK mpg7.46 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.5 l/100 km
31.36 US mpg37.66 UK mpg13.33 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.7 l/100 km
24.25 US mpg29.12 UK mpg10.31 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 8.2 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
225 km/h
139.81 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.6 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 170 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 68.2 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
180.7 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M52B25 |
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| Engine displacement |
2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
75 mm
2.95 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
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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 |
6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
8.4 l
8.88 US qt | 7.39 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1595 kg
3516.37 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1940 kg
4276.97 lbs. |
| Max load |
345 kg
760.59 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
300 l
10.59 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4488 mm
176.69 in. |
| Width |
1757 mm
69.17 in. |
| Height |
1372 mm
54.02 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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