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2002-2003 BMW 330i/330xi

The new generation BMW 3-series sets the benchmark for all other sports sedans. 2002 models get a facelift and minor tweaks in handling, while the engine and internal components are all carried over from the 2001 model. The xi offers AWD.

Base price : $33,990 (330i), $35,740 (330xi)

Engine : 6 cylinder, DOHC, front engine RWD/AWD
Displacement : 2,979 cc
Valve : 24 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
Fuel economy : city - 21 mpg(330i manual), 19 mpg(330i automatic)
                                      20 mpg(330xi manual), 17 mpg(330xi automatic)
                             highway - 30 mpg(330i manual), 27 mpg(330i automatic)
                                            27 mpg(330xi manual), 25 mpg(330xi automatic)
Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut
                         R - Independent multi-link
Brakes : F - Vented discs
                R - Vented discs

Horsepower : 225 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque : 214 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Redline : unknown

Top speed : 128 mph(electronically limited)
0-60 mph : 6.4 sec(330i manual), 6.9 sec(330xi manual)
0-¼ mile : 14.8 sec. @ 95.0 mph(330i manual)
60-0 braking distance : 124 ft.

Curb Weight : 3313 lbs(330i manual), 3373 lbs(330i automatic)
                          3483 lbs(330i manual), 3538 lbs(330i automatic)
Overall length : 176.0 in.
Wheelbase : 107.3 in.
Overall Width : 68.5 in.
Height : 55.7 in.(330i), 56.7 in.(330xi)


Competitors :
2001-2002 Lexus IS300
2002-2003 Audi A4 3.0
2001-2002 Mercedes Benz C320

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