 |
| General |
BMW 325ci Convertible
|
| Curb weight, lb.: |
| Manual transmission |
3627
|
| Automatic transmission |
3627
|
| Weight distribution, front/rear,
%: |
| Manual transmission |
48.9/51.1
|
| Automatic transmission |
49.2/50.8
|
| Wheelbase, in. |
107.3
|
| Track, front/rear, in. |
57.9/58.4
|
| Length, in. |
176.7
|
| Width, in. |
69.2
|
| Height, in. |
54.0 with softtop raised.
|
| Body |
BMW 325ci Convertible
|
| Type |
Unitized all-steel structure
|
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.35
|
| EPA size classification |
Mini-compact
|
| Accommodations |
BMW 325ci Convertible
|
| Seating capacity, persons |
4
|
| Shoulder room, front/rear, in. |
54.5/45.9
|
| Head room, front/rear, in.: |
| without moonroof |
38.0/36.4
|
| with moonroof |
-
|
| Leg room, front/rear, in. |
41.7/32.0
|
| EPA interior volume, cu ft. |
80.0
|
| EPA cargo volume, cu ft. |
7.7 (With softtop lowered. Volume with softtop
raised & variable softtop-compartment floor adjusted is approximately
15% greater.)
|
| Engine
& Electical |
BMW 325ci Convertible
|
| Engine type |
DOHC inline 24-valve 6-cylinder, Double VANOS
steplessly variable valve timing
|
| Bore x stroke, mm/in. |
84.0 x 75.0 / 3.31 x 2.95
|
| Displacement, cc/cu in. |
152/2494
|
| Compression ratio |
10.5.1
|
| Power @ rpm, hp |
184 @ 6000
|
| Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. |
175 @ 3500
|
| Engine-management system |
Siemens MS 43 with knock control (2 sensors);
variable valve timing, electronic throttle system, dual resonance
intake system, engine cooling & other functions included in
control strategy
|
| Fuel requirement |
Premium unleaded
|
| Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. |
16.6
|
| Battery capacity, amp-hr. |
80
|
| Alternator output rating, amp./W |
120/1680
|
| Drivetrain |
5-Speed Automatic
|
5-Speed Manual
|
| Drive system |
rear-wheel drive
|
| Transmission |
5-speed STEPTRONIC with Adaptive Transmission
Control & selectable Sport mode
ZF 5 HP 1
|
5-speed
Getrag B
|
| Ratios |
| 1st |
3.67:1
|
4.23:1
|
| 2nd |
2.00:1
|
2.52:1
|
| 3rd |
1.41:1
|
1.66:1
|
| 4th |
1.00:1
|
1.22:1
|
| 5th |
0.74:1
|
1.00:1
|
| Reverse |
4.10:1
|
4.04:1
|
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.46:1
|
3.46:1
|
| Chassis |
BMW 325ci Convertible
|
| Body/frame construction |
Unitized steel
|
| Front suspension |
Struts, arc-shaped forged-aluminum lower arms
with hydraulic cushion, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock
absorbers, anti-roll bar
Sport Packages, 325Ci coupe (not xi models): sport suspension calibration
|
| Rear suspension |
Multi-link system with Central Links, upper &
lower lateral links (upper link of cast aluminum), coil springs,
twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Sport Packages, 325Ci coupe (not xi models): sport suspension calibration
|
| Steering type |
Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive power
assist
|
| Overall ratio |
13.7:1
|
| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0
|
| Turning circle, ft. |
34.4
|
| 4-wheel ventilated disc
brakes: |
| Diameter, front, mm/in. |
300/11.8
|
| Diameter, rear, mm/in. |
294/11.6
|
| Wheels (standard) |
Cast alloy, 16 x 7.0
|
| Wheels (optional) |
Cast alloy, 17 x 8.0 (Sport Pkg.)
|
| Tires (standard) |
All-season, 205/55R-16 H-rated
|
| Tires (optional) |
All-season, 205/50R-17 V-rated (Sport Package,
xi models)
Performance, 225/45R-17 W-rated (Sport Package, all other models)
|
| Stability-enhancement system |
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including all-season
traction control, Automatic Differential Brake, Dynamic Traction
Control, electronic brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS)
& cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement;
xi (all-wheel-drive) models add 4-wheel traction control & Hill
Descent Control
|
| Performance
Data |
BMW 325ci Convertible
|
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph,
sec., |
| man./auto.† |
7.7 / 8.9
|
| Top speed, mph‡ |
128
|
| Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG,
city/highway: |
| manual transmission |
19 / 27
|
| automatic transmission |
19 / 26
|
† BMW AG test results.
Actual acceleration results may vary depending on specification of
vehicle; road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and
driving style. These results should be used for comparison only, and
verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you
to obey all posted speed limits and to please wear your safety belt
at all times.
‡ Electronically limited |
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