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BMW 330Ci Cabriolet

General information

ModelBMW 330Ci Cabriolet
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags4. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power314.07 PS (231 kW or 310 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1875 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space5040 litres (1,332 gallons)
Cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)
Optional cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1675 kg (3,692.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2020 kg (4,453.3 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)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR43580
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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