Antilock brakes and traction control are standard. Athletic maneuvers are the norm in both ordinary and demanding driving. A rain sensor with an automatic headlight control has been added to the Premium Package. In late 1993, design work began under chief designer and continued into 1995. The engine featured dry sump lubrication as its racing counterpart and bigger radiators.
Convertible models have a power folding top. In addition to the four-door 330i, the lineup includes a 330Ci coupe and convertible. The windshields on the coupe and convertible are slanted 2 degrees more than the sedans windshield. As with most M engines, the S54 has 6 individual , in this case electronically operated. Archived from on 26 April 2015. All 330 models have a 107.
The roof, the hood, the rear wing and front and rear fascias were made from carbon-fibre in order to reduced weight. It was available for sedans from model years 2003 to 2005, and available for coupés and convertibles from 2004 to 2006. The E46 sedan was unveiled via press release on November 11, 1997 and was launched on the market at the end of April 1998 with customer deliveries. The design team put an emphasis on improving aerodynamics and increasing the car's aggressive stance. Both 3 Series models promise spirited performance and crisp handling, but the 330 delivers greater exuberance than its 325 companion.
The 330s clutch behavior is performance oriented, so getting truly smooth takeoffs takes some practice. The car's improved braking and handling are what's most dramatic see below. The redesigned front and rear fascias and the rear wing optimised aerodynamics. The coupe and convertible are 176. Archived from on 7 September 2009. It was available in coupé and convertible body styles.
The coupes styling also serves the convertible model. The E46 was the first 3 Series to be available with an engine using variable valve lift. You agree that use of this site is at your sole risk. Good tidings for 330i sedan fans: More power and better handling from a new, North American-only Performance Package. All 330 models have a 107. The seats are firm and driver oriented, but getting in and out of this vehicle isnt quite as easy as in some other cars.
Power was delivered to the rear wheels via a race type 6-speed dual clutch sequential transmission with M locking differential. In addition to the four-door 330i, the lineup includes a 330Ci coupe and convertible. Unlike the 325, there is no wagon in the 330 Series. Transmission and oil application chart. It included various aesthetic changes over the regular 3 series, as well as functional and mechanical enhancements. Safety Side-impact and side curtain-type airbags for the front seats are standard. Interior The 330 sedans hold five passengers, while the coupe and convertible are four-seaters.
Unlike the 325, there is no wagon in the 330 Series. Simple stereo and climate control push-buttons are in easy reach. A front armrest and a headrest in the center rear seat are standard for the 2003 model year. However the E46 coupé and convertible body styles remained in production until 2006. Front Standard Window lifter electr. Our test results show the Performance Package only somewhat lives up to its billing with a 6.
Vehicle electronics such as the radio, navigation, television and telecommunications can communicate to each other via the K-bus. Production development of the sedan took 24 months following design freeze and was 31 months from executive board styling approval in 1995 to its start of production in 1997. Archived from on 8 September 2009. Following the introduction of the sedans in late 2004, the E46 began to be phased out. Archived from on 8 June 2003.
The M3 was released in late 2000 and was produced in coupé and convertible body styles. The E46 has also competed in the British, European and Russian touring car championships. The analysis of alternative tire sizes with the standard wheel total diameter. The stiffer chassis and suspension system were a carryover from the race version. .