What engine is in the 330Ci?
The BMW M54 3.0 Liter engine is the powerhouse behind the 330ci….The BMW M54 Engine.
| Type | DOHC, 24-Valve Inline Six |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.2 |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5900 Rpm |
| Torque | 214 ft-lbs @ 3500 Rpm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
Is 330Ci RWD?
No, the BMW E46 3 Series Coupe 330Ci is not All Wheel Drive (AWD). It’s Rear Wheel Drive (RWD).
Are 330Ci reliable?
Great, reliable and affordable BMW to own Forget the newbies, with all sorts of issues. Go for the older 330, and we have the convertible 330ci. Reliable, high performance and wears well over time.
What is the best engine for a 330ci BMW?
This is useful for those of you who are just learning your BMW. 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.
How many miles will a 330ci engine last?
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.
What happened to the E46 330ci coupes?
So fast forward twenty odd years and now these BMW E46 330Ci Coupes are getting hard to find, of course the dreaded rust has now surfaced on many, especially the front wings, boot lids and rear arches. Many have gone to BMW Heaven and others were converted into track day racers. Or simply, just modified (some tastefully, some not).
What are the different types of BMW engines?
The first versions were 316Ci, 318Ci, 320Ci, 323Ci, 325Ci and 328Ci, and diesel versions of course. Typically, the sports styling looked better than the Special Edition version (SE) with its larger front lower air intake and rear black lower valance. The body shell of the E46 was claimed by BMW to be 70 percent more rigid than its E36 predecessor.