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BMW 330

General information

ModelBMW 330
Year1998
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2793 ccm (170.43 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2793 ccm (170.43 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power193.00 PS (142 kW or 190 HP) at 5300 Rev. per min.
Max torque281 Nm (28.7 kgf-m or 207.3 ft.lbs) at 3950 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.1 x 84.1 mm (3.3 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1384 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4450 litres (1,176 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1395 kg (3,075.4 pounds)
Overall length4480 mm (176.4 inches)
Overall width1750 mm (68.9 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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