BMW 318Ci convertible
The BMW 318Ci convertible was initially supplied with a 4-cylinder petrol engine generating maximum power of 115 hp. The BMW 318Ci convertible was given a completely new engine with VALVETRONIC during a revision in 2001. BMW was the first manufacturer in the world to present fully variable adjustment for the stroke of the inlet valves with this innovation. The new engine generated maximum power of 143 hp.
General Data
Model Year………………………….2001 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………29,164
Price………………………………….EUR 31,400
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………..Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm…………………….1995
Power Output……………………….105 kW/143 bhp at 6000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………..206 km/h
Dimensions…………………………..4488x1757x1372
Empty Weight (kg)…………………1540
BMW 320Ci convertible
The BMW 320Ci convertible represented the entry into the world of 6-cylinder petrol engines within the BMW 3 Series convertibles. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. This is particularly applicable for the version with a displacement of two litres. The power of the new engines was increased from the original level of 150 hp to 170 hp from 2001. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year………………………….2000 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………32,102
Price…………………………………DM 66,400
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………..Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm…………………….2171
Power Output……………………….125 kW/170 bhp at 6100 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………..222 km/h
Dimensions………………………….4488x1757x1372
Empty Weight (kg)…………………1595
BMW 323Ci convertible
The BMW 323Ci convertible was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres and maximum power of 170 hp. Like all engines of this generation, this engine also epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year………………………….1999 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………15,316
Price………………………………….DM 69,450
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………..Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm…………………….2494
Power Output……………………….125 kW/170 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………..225 km/h
Dimensions…………………………..4488x1757x1372
Empty Weight (kg)…………………1615
BMW 325Ci convertible
The BMW 323Ci convertible was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had a displacement of 2.5 litres and generated maximum power of 170 hp. Like all engines of this generation, this engine also epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year………………………….2000 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………73,601
Price………………………………….DM 70,400
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………..Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm…………………….2494
Power Output……………………….141 kW/192 bhp at 6000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………..234 km/h
Dimensions………………………….4488x1757x1372
Empty Weight (kg)…………………1615
BMW 330Ci convertible
Apart from the BMW M3, the BMW 330Ci convertible was the most powerful version with a 6-cylinder petrol engine within the BMW 3 Series convertibles from 2000. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. The version with displacement of 3 litres generated power of 231 hp and accelerated the vehicle in the sprint to 100 km/h within 6.9 seconds. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year………………………….2000 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………90,184
Price………………………………….DM 77,400
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………..Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm…………………….2979
Power Output……………………….170 kW/231 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………. 247 km/h
Dimensions…………………………..4488x1757x1372
Empty Weight (kg)…………………1660
BMW 320d convertible
When the BMW 320d convertible was launched, it broke an even greater taboo than the BMW 330Cd convertible. Although a lot of prospective buyers regarded the diesel engines in the BMW 3 Series convertible as a bold step, there were few actual buyers who were convinced by the technology. Only 5,411 units of this car were produced and the BMW 320Cd convertible remained an exception within the biggest selling BMW model series.
General Data
Model Year………………………….2004 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………5,411
Price………………………………….EUR 36,450
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………..Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm…………………….1995
Power Output……………………….110 kW/150 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………..211 km/h
BMW 330Cd convertible
At its debut, the BMW 330Cd convertible broke an absolute taboo. Prior to this, combining a coupé with a diesel engine was unheard of. However, the BMW high-tech diesel engine generating maximum power of 204 hp and maximum torque of 410 Nm between 1,500 and 3,250 rpm accelerated the BMW 330Cd convertible in the sprint to 100 km/h within just 7.8 seconds. Only a few buyers were convinced by the car despite these statistics. Only 1,735 units of this car were produced and the BMW 330Cd convertible remained an exception within the biggest selling BMW model series.
General Data
Model Year………………………….2004 – 2006
No. of Units…………………………1,735
Price………………………………….EUR 41,850
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………..Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm…………………….2993
Power Output……………………….150 kW/204 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………. 234 km/h