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2002 BMW 325ci Convertible - Specs

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BMW 325ci - General Specs
BMW 325ci - Accommodations

BMW 325ci - Engine Specs
BMW 325ci - Drivetrain Specs
BMW 325ci - Chassis Specs
BMW 325ci - Performance Data

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

General

BMW 325ci Convertible

Curb weight, lb.:
   Manual transmission
3627
   Automatic transmission
3627
Weight distribution, front/rear, %:
   Manual transmission
48.9/51.1
   Automatic transmission
49.2/50.8
Wheelbase, in.
107.3
Track, front/rear, in.
57.9/58.4
Length, in.
176.7
Width, in.
69.2
Height, in.
54.0 with softtop raised.

Body

BMW 325ci Convertible

Type
Unitized all-steel structure
Aerodynamic drag coefficient
0.35
EPA size classification
Mini-compact

Accommodations

BMW 325ci Convertible

Seating capacity, persons
4
Shoulder room, front/rear, in.
54.5/45.9
Head room, front/rear, in.:
   without moonroof
38.0/36.4
   with moonroof
-
Leg room, front/rear, in.
41.7/32.0
EPA interior volume, cu ft.
80.0
EPA cargo volume, cu ft.
7.7 (With softtop lowered. Volume with softtop raised & variable softtop-compartment floor adjusted is approximately 15% greater.)

Engine & Electical

BMW 325ci Convertible

Engine type
DOHC inline 24-valve 6-cylinder, Double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing
Bore x stroke, mm/in.
84.0 x 75.0 / 3.31 x 2.95
Displacement, cc/cu in.
152/2494
Compression ratio
10.5.1
Power @ rpm, hp
184 @ 6000
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.
175 @ 3500
Engine-management system
Siemens MS 43 with knock control (2 sensors); variable valve timing, electronic throttle system, dual resonance intake system, engine cooling & other functions included in control strategy
Fuel requirement
Premium unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal.
16.6
Battery capacity, amp-hr.
80
Alternator output rating, amp./W
120/1680

Drivetrain
5-Speed Automatic

5-Speed Manual

Drive system
rear-wheel drive
Transmission
5-speed STEPTRONIC with Adaptive Transmission Control & selectable Sport mode
ZF 5 HP 1
5-speed
Getrag B
Ratios
   1st
3.67:1
4.23:1
   2nd
2.00:1
2.52:1
   3rd
1.41:1
1.66:1
   4th
1.00:1
1.22:1
   5th
0.74:1
1.00:1
   Reverse
4.10:1
4.04:1
Final Drive Ratio
3.46:1
3.46:1

Chassis

BMW 325ci Convertible

Body/frame construction
Unitized steel
Front suspension
Struts, arc-shaped forged-aluminum lower arms with hydraulic cushion, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Sport Packages, 325Ci coupe (not xi models): sport suspension calibration
Rear suspension
Multi-link system with Central Links, upper & lower lateral links (upper link of cast aluminum), coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Sport Packages, 325Ci coupe (not xi models): sport suspension calibration
Steering type
Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive power assist
   Overall ratio
13.7:1
   Turns lock-to-lock
3.0
   Turning circle, ft.
34.4
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes:
   Diameter, front, mm/in.
300/11.8
   Diameter, rear, mm/in.
294/11.6
Wheels (standard)
Cast alloy, 16 x 7.0
Wheels (optional)
Cast alloy, 17 x 8.0 (Sport Pkg.)
Tires (standard)
All-season, 205/55R-16 H-rated
Tires (optional)
All-season, 205/50R-17 V-rated (Sport Package, xi models)
Performance, 225/45R-17 W-rated (Sport Package, all other models)
Stability-enhancement system
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including all-season traction control, Automatic Differential Brake, Dynamic Traction Control, electronic brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS) & cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement;
xi (all-wheel-drive) models add 4-wheel traction control & Hill Descent Control

Performance Data

BMW 325ci Convertible

Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec.,
   man./auto.†
7.7 / 8.9
Top speed, mph‡
128
Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway:
   manual transmission
19 / 27
   automatic transmission
19 / 26
† BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration results may vary depending on specification of vehicle; road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only, and verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed limits and to please wear your safety belt at all times.
‡ Electronically limited
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