Do-It-Yourself information for the modifications I've completed
Do-It-Yourself information for essential wear and tear items
Articles covering all the ways to maintain your car
All about the BMW 330ci
Various links that I've found valuable
A few pictures of my car and some others
The BMW 330ci
Here is some information about the BMW 330ci. This information will help you to get to know the car a little bit better.
Owners Manual
Download the owners manual for the 330ci so that you can understand all of its features. This is useful for those of you who are just learning your BMW.
The BMW M54 Engine
The BMW M54 3.0 Liter engine is the powerhouse behind the 330ci. It is pictured below on my car. It features dual VANOS variable valve timing, which allows more torque to be available in the lower Rpm range. With superior engineering and routine maintenance, it will definitly last more than 200k miles.
| Type |
DOHC, 24-Valve Inline Six |
| Displacement | 3.0 Liters |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.31/3.53 inches |
| Compression | 10.2 |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5900 Rpm |
| Torque | 214 ft-lbs @ 3500 Rpm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| EPA Fuel Economy | 20/28 Mpg (City/Hwy) |
| Observed Fuel Economy | 26/31 Mpg (City/Hwy) |
The Transmission
| Gear | Drive Ratio |
| 1st Gear | 4.21 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.49 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.66 |
| 4th Gear | 1.24 |
| 5th Gear | 1.00 |
| Reverse | 3.85 |
| Final Drive (Differential) | 2.93 |
The Car
| Drive | Rear Wheel |
| Curb Weight | 3351 lbs |
| Coefficient of Drag | 0.32 |
| 0-60 Time | 5.8-6.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 128 Mph (Electronically Limited) |
About My 2003 BMW 330ci Sport
This is my 2003 BMW 330ci. It is gray green metallic and came with the sports package, premium package, heated seats, and a 5-speed manual transmission. If you've taken a look at the site it is obvious that I have done a little bit of work to my car to make it drive a bit more like the ultimate driving machine. Since I have owned it, it hasn't experienced any problems and runs great. It is an excellent car to drive in every way and always brings a smile to my face! I highly reccomend the 330 in every way!
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