Overview
The 2003 Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th October 2003 classified as a E46. The is regarded as a sports car built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at $114,500.
This is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 170 kW of power (at 5900 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 63L fuel tank
The 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 null Base comes standard with 225/45 R17 Z front tyres and 225/45 R17 Z rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI-POINT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2979 |
| Size (L) | 3.0L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Camshaft | Dual Overhead Cam |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 24 |
| Power | 170kW |
| Power RPM | 5900 |
| Torque | 300Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 6 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | Strut |
| Suspension Rear | Multi-Link |
| Steering Mechanism | - |
| Drive | rear |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | - |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 11.5 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 7.2 |
| Tank Size (L) | 63 |
| Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | - |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC - VENTILATED |
| Tyre Front | 225/45 R17 Z |
| Tyre Rear | 225/45 R17 Z |
| Front Rim Size | 8x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 8x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1372 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4488 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1757 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2725 |
| Turning Circle (m) | - |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1685 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1995 |
| Track Front (mm) | 1471 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1483 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1600 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 730 |
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Service Interval KMs | - |
| Service Interval Months | - |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 24 |
| Discontinued Date | 2004-02-29 |
| ANCAP Rating | - |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |