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2003 318Ci (143 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

3 Series

Model

318

Modification

318Ci (143 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

2003

End of production

2006, Feb

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal
13.86 UK gal

Engine displacement

1995 cm³ 121.74 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

200 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 147.51 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

206 km/h 128 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1580 kg 3483.3 lbs

Length

4488 mm 176.69 in

Width

1757 mm 69.17 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

7J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg
46.31 UK mpg

- Combined

7.8 l/100 km 30.15 US mpg
36.22 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Overall emissions

190 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

206 km/h 128 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

10.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

9.9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

N42B20

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1995 cm³ 121.74 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

200 Nm (at 3750 rpm) 147.51 lb. ft (at 3750 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

90 mm 3.54 in

Compression ratio

10.2

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.51 US qt
3.74 UK qt

Coolant

7.5 l 7.95 US qt
6.6 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

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, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R16

Wheel rims

7J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1580 kg 3483.3 lbs

Max. weight

1925 kg 4243.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

260 l 9.18 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

300 l 10.59 cu ft

- Max. roof load

345 kg 760.6 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

1600 kg 3527.4 lbs

- 12%

1400 kg 3086.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

680 kg 1499.1 lbs

Max. towbar download

75 kg 165.3 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 3 Series Convertible (E46, facelift 2001) 318Ci (143 Hp) is made in 2003 2004 2005 2006