2004 BMW 3 Series Base Pricing and Spec

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    Overview

    The 2004 BMW 3 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E46. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $111,600 before on-road costs.

    This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 170 kW of power (at 5900 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 63L fuel tank

    The BMW 3 Series measures 1372mm (54.0 inches) in height, 4488mm (176.7 inches) in length, 1757mm (69.2 inches) in width with a 2725mm (107.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1685kg (3714.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series Base comes standard with 225/40 R17 front tyres and 245/40 R17 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    84.75 - 165.25 kW/t
    66.53 kW/t
    204.57 kW/t
    Boot Space
    300 - 410 litres
    115 litres
    490 litres
    Price
    $65,900 - $159,500
    $43,690
    $159,500
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    1 year
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    32,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,488 mm
    1,757 mm
    1,372 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,488 mm
    Overall Width1,757 mm
    Overall Height1,372 mm
    Wheelbase2,725 mm
    Load Capacity310 mm

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    Engine

    Engine Liters: 3

    Engine Configuration: In-Line

    Engine Cc: 2979

    Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6

    Engine Bore: 84

    Engine Stroke: 75

    Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4

    Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Engine Compression Ratio: 10.2

    Engine Location: Front

    Fuel

    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol

    Fuel Type Octane No: 95

    Fuel System

    Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 63

    Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.6

    Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Computer

    Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes

    Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes

    Computer Average Speed: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 11.5

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 20

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7.2

    Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 33

    Fuel Economy

    Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 11.5

    Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7.2

    Performance

    Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.1

    Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 233

    Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 145

    Power

    Power Maximum Power Kw: 170

    Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 231

    Power Maximum Torque Nm: 300

    Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500

    Power Measurement Standard: EEC

    Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900

    Drive

    Drive Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Transmission Type: Automatic

    Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5

    Transmission Manual Mode: yes

    Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor

    Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes

    Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes

    Abs

    Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Disc Brakes Number Of: 4

    Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered

    Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes

    Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes

    Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes

    Alternate Suspension

    Alternate Suspension Type: Sport

    Suspension

    Suspension Rear Location: Rear

    Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Front Location: Front

    Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil

    Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Front Type: Strut

    Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link

    Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes

    Tires

    Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Tire Front Location: Front

    Wheels Tire Rear Width: 245

    Wheels Tire Front Width: 225

    Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40

    Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45

    Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W

    Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W

    Wheels

    Wheels Rear Location: Rear

    Wheels Front Location: Front

    Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17

    Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17

    Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy

    Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy

    Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5

    Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Convertible

    Local Body Type: Convertible

    Driver Location: RHD

    Non Corrosive Body

    Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised

    Non Corrosive Body Location: Part

    Spoiler

    Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Location: Front

    Rear Location: Rear

    Front Color: Painted

    Rear Color: Painted

    Cargo Capacity

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 300

    Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 10.6

    External Dimensions

    External Dimensions Overall Height In: 54

    External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1372

    External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2725

    External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 107.3

    External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.2

    External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1757

    External Dimensions Overall Length In: 176.7

    External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4488

    External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1483

    External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.4

    External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1471

    External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.9

    External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 34.4

    External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10500

    Internal Dimensions

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.3

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 974

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.9

    Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 937

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1384

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.5

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1166

    Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 45.9

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1443

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.8

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1202

    Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 47.3

    Doors

    Doors Passenger Location: Passenger

    Doors Driver Location: Driver

    Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged

    Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes

    Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon

    Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    External Color: White

    Type: Gloss

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System

    Convertible Roof

    Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft

    Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric

    Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes

    Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard

    Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable

    Convertible Roof Hard Glass Rear Window: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Tilting For Reversing: Automatic

    Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes

    Headlight Cleaners

    Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Heat Reflective Glass

    Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?

    Power Windows

    Power Windows Front Location: Front

    Power Windows Rear Location: Rear

    Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2

    Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3715

    Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1685

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1600

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3527

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 730

    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1609

    Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1995

    Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4398

    Antenna

    Antenna Type: Fixed Mast

    Audio System

    System Radio Type: Am/Fm

    System In Dash Cd: yes

    System Disc Autochanger: yes

    System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6

    System Type: Stereo

    System Digital Cassette Mini Disc: yes

    Disc Player

    Disc Player Boot Location: Boot

    Disc Player Boot Capacity: 6

    Speakers

    Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10

    Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes

    Entertainment Display Screen

    Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front

    Ent Display Screen Front Television: yes

    Memorized Adjustment

    Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes

    Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 4

    Navigational Systems

    Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice

    Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons

    Navigational Systems Data Feed: DVD

    Parking Distance System

    Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear

    Reading Lights

    Reading Lights Front Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control

    Smart Card Smart Key

    Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes

    Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes

    Smart Card Smart Key Type: Manual

    Smart Card Smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes

    Vanity Mirror

    Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger

    Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver

    Luxury Trim

    Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook

    Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook

    Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook

    Front Airbag

    Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver

    Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes

    Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes

    Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel

    Front Seat Belts Driver Integrated: yes

    Front Seat Belts Passenger Integrated: yes

    Head Restraints

    Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2

    Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes

    Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2

    Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes

    Rear Seat Belts

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel

    Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point

    Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Side Airbag Front Location: Front

    Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear

    Front Seat

    Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Driver Location: Driver

    Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes

    Front Seat Driver Heated: yes

    Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports

    Front Seat Driver Type: Sports

    Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes

    Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4

    Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4

    Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support: yes

    Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes

    Front Seat Driver Thigh Support: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Seating Capacity: 4

    Door Pockets Bins

    Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger

    Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver

    Air Conditioning

    Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1

    Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Ventilation System

    Ventilation System Digital Display: yes

    Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes

    Anti Theft Protection

    Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes

    Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes

    Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Power Locks Operation: Remote

    Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes

    Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes

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