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BMW 320 Cabriolet

General information

ModelBMW 320 Cabriolet
Year2001
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2171 ccm (132.47 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2171 ccm (132.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power172.40 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque210.00 Nm (21.4 kgf-m or 154.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 72.0 mm (3.1 x 2.8 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 speed222.0 km/h (137.9 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.1042 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4830 litres (1,276 gallons)
Cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)
Optional cargo space260 litres (69 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Turn circle11 m (413.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1656 kg (3,650.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1962 kg (4,325.5 pounds)
Towing weight1602 kg (3,531.8 pounds)
Overall length4490 mm (176.8 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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