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BMW 330d Automatic {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 88.00 mm 3.31 in × 3.46 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.9 litre 2926 cc (178.555 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 18.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 183.5 PS (181.0 bhp) (135 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 29.30 s
Top speed 227 km/h (141 mph)
Fuel consumption 11.1/6.2/8.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 213.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 112.42 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 390.0 Nm (288 ft·lb) (39.8 kgm) @ 1750-3200 rpm
bmep 1674.9 kPa (242.9 psi)
Specific torque 133.29 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.95
Unitary capacity 487.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2725 mm
wheelbase 107.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4471 mm
Length (inches) 176 in
Width (milimeters) 1739 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) 1610 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3549 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 0.310
Frontal area 2.06 m2
Cx 0.64

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 205/50 R 17 93W
Wheels 7J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 325 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 2.81

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 1998 BMW 330d Automatic {E46} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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