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2003 BMW 3-Series Base 325i 4dr Sedan RWD

2003 BMW 3-Series
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
91
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3219
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
29
Engine Type:
Gas 6-Cyl
Displacement:
2.5/152
Fuel System:
EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
184 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
175 @ 3500
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual
Suspension Type - Front:
Strut type
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Front Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Material:
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material:
Alloy
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.6 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
16.6
Wheelbase (in):
107.3
Length, Overall (in):
176.0
Trunk Volume (ft³):
11.0
Advanced Technical Data
Trans Order Code:
205
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.23
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.52
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.66
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.22
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1):
4.04
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.15
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Lower Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Upper Arms
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Alloy
Steering Type:
Variable Assist Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
34.4
Brake Type:
Pwr-Assisted
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.8 x - TBD -
Front Head Room (in):
38.4
Front Leg Room (in):
41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in):
54.4
Front Hip Room (in):
56.6
Second Head Room (in):
37.5
Second Leg Room (in):
34.6
Second Shoulder Room (in):
54.2
Second Hip Room (in):
56.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
68.5
Height, Overall (in):
55.7
Track Width, Front (in):
58
Track Width, Rear (in):
58


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