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Technical data BMW 3 Compact (E46)
Engines currently produced 316 ti, 318 td, 318 ti, 320 td, 325 ti
Max. power [kW] 141
Min. power [kW] 77
Max. power [hp] 192
Min. power [hp] 105
Max. number of cylinders 6
Min. number of cylinders 4
Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 2494
Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 1596
Max. engine displacement 2.5
Min. engine displacement 1.6
Engine type Diesel, Petrol Engine
Type of drive Rear-Wheel Drive
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