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BMW 328i {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 84.00 mm 3.31 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.8 litre 2793 cc (170.439 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system Siemens MS 42 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.60 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 206 km/h (128 mph)
Fuel consumption 21/29 EPA US MPG city/highway
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 133.1 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1255.3 kPa (182.1 psi)
Specific torque 99.89 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 465.5 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) 4470 mm
Length (inches) 176 in
Width (milimeters) 1740 mm
Width (inches) 68.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1415 mm
Height (inches) 55.7 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1450 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3197 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.80 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 205/55 R 16 91H
Wheels 7.0 x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 300 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.93

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 1999 BMW 328i {E46} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1999

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