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BMW 330Ci Automatic {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 89.60 mm 3.31 in × 3.53 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2979 cc (181.79 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 231.2 PS (228.0 bhp) (170 kW) @ 5900 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 27.30 s
Top speed 246 km/h (153 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 148.05 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 300.0 Nm (221 ft·lb) (30.6 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 1265.5 kPa (183.5 psi)
Specific torque 100.7 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2725 mm
wheelbase 107.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4488 mm
Length (inches) 176.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1745 mm
Width (inches) 68.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1369 mm
Height (inches) 53.9 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1540 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3395 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area 1.98 m2
Cx 0.59

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.38

General information

RAC rating 26.2
Number made
Model code
Model family E46
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2000 BMW 330Ci Automatic {E46} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2000

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