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BMW 330 Cabriolet

General information

ModelBMW 330 Cabriolet
Year2000
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 89.6 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed247.0 km/h (153.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1294 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1685 kg (3,714.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Towing weight1600 kg (3,527.4 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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