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3.2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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$158,000â€
BMW 3 Series Base (2002) price & specs
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Overview
The 2002 BMW 3 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E46. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $158,000 before on-road costs.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 3.2L 6-cylinder engine that has 252 kW of power (at 7900 rpm) and 365 Nm of torque (at 4900 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 63L fuel tank
The BMW 3 Series measures 1363mm (53.7 inches) in height, 4492mm (176.9 inches) in length, 1780mm (70.1 inches) in width with a 2731mm (107.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1730kg (3814.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series Base comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 255/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
60.28 - 111.84 kW/t
60.28 kW/t
116.68 kW/t
Boot Space
310 - 440 litres
310 litres
445 litres
Price
$41,750 - $91,600
$41,750
$91,600
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
6 years
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Dimensions
4,492 mm
1,780 mm
1,363 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,492 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,780 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,363 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm |
| Load Capacity | 370 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 87
Engine (cc): 3246
Compression Ratio: 11.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: S54
Engine (L): 3.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 91
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
Main Capacity (L): 63
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 10
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 24
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 13
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 13
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 10
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 343
Maximum Power (kW): 252
Maximum Torque (Nm): 365
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7900
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4900
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
Automatic Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Convertible
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 300
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 59.4
Front Track (mm): 1508
Overall Height (in): 53.7
Overall Height (mm): 1363
Overall Length (in): 176.9
Overall Length (mm): 4492
Overall Width (in): 70.1
Overall Width (mm): 1780
Rear Track (in): 60
Rear Track (mm): 1525
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Wheelbase (in): 107.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2731
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 974
Rear Headroom (in): 36.9
Rear Headroom (mm): 937
Front Hip Room (in): 56.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1443
Rear Hip Room (in): 47.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1202
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1384
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 45.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1166
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof
Hard Glass Rear Window: yes
Hard Operation: Removable
Roof Hard Type: Hard
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Wide Angle Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2100
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4630
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1730
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3814
Antenna
Type: Fixed Mast
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Digital Cassette Mini Disc: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Boot Capacity: 6
Location: Boot
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 4
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Doors: Alloy
Gear Selector: Alloy
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Integrated: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Integrated: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Thigh Support: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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