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2003 BMW 325Ci Convertible
- Specs
| General |
BMW
325Ci Convertible |
| Curb weight,
lb. |
Manual |
3560 |
| Automatic |
3627 |
| Weight distribution, front/rear, % |
Manual |
48.9 / 51.1 |
| Automatic |
49.2 / 50.8 |
| Wheelbase, in. |
107.3 |
| Track, in. |
Front |
57.9 |
| Rear |
58.4 |
| Length, in. |
176.7 |
| Width, in. |
69.2 |
| Height, in. |
54.0 |
| Body |
Unitized
all-steel structure |
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.35 |
| EPA size classification |
Mini-compact |
| Accomodations |
BMW
325Ci Convertible |
| Seating capacity,
persons |
4 |
| Shoulder room, in. |
Front |
54.5 |
| Rear |
45.9 |
| Head room, front/rear, in. |
Front |
38.0 |
| Rear |
36.4 |
| Leg room, in. |
Front |
41.7 |
| Rear |
32.0 |
| EPA interior volume, cu ft. |
80.0 |
| EPA cargo volume, cu ft. |
7.7 |
| Engine
& electrical |
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 |
| Transmission |
Manual |
Automatic |
| Drive system |
Front
engine / rear-wheel drive |
|
| Transmission |
5-speed Getrag B |
5-speed STEPTRONIC with
Adaptive Transmission Control & selectable Sport
mode |
| Gear Ratios |
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| 1st |
4.23:1 |
3.67:1 |
| 2nd |
2.52:1 |
2.00:1 |
| 3rd |
1.66:1 |
1.41:1 |
| 4th |
1.22:1 |
1.00:1 |
| 5th |
1.00:1 |
0.74:1 |
| Reverse |
4.04:1 |
4.10:1 |
| Final drive ratio |
3.46:1 |
3.46:1 |
| Chassis |
BMW
325Ci Convertible |
| Body/frame construction |
Unitized
steel |
| Suspension |
Front |
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 std., Sport Package except 325xi models: sport
suspension calibration |
| Rear |
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 std., Sport Package except 325xi 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 |
| Brakes |
4-wheel
ventilated disc brakes |
| Diameter, mm/in. |
Front |
300/11.8 |
| Rear |
294/11.6 |
| Wheels |
Standard |
Cast alloy, 16 x 7.0 |
| Optional |
Cast
alloy, 17 x 8.0vv (Sport Pkg.) |
| Tires |
Standard |
All-season, 205/55R-16
H-rated |
| 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, Dynamic Traction Control (325i/Ci models)
or Hill Descent Control (325xi models), electronic
brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS) &
cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement |
| Performance
Data |
BMW
325Ci Convertible |
| Acceleration, 0-60
mph , sec. |
Manual Transmission |
7.7 |
| Automatic Transmission |
8.9 |
| Top speed, mph |
128 |
Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG,
city/highway |
Manual Transmission |
19 / 26 |
| Automatic Transmission |
19 / 26 |
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