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3 Saloon (E46) (02.1998 - 04.2005)
Technical data BMW 3 Saloon (E46)
Engines currently produced 316 i, 318 d, 318 i, 320 d, 320 i, 323 i, 323 ti, 325 i, 325 xi, 328 i, 328i, 330 d, 330 i, 330 i M Sport, 330 i Rear-Wheel Drive, 330 xd, 330 xi
Max. power [kW] 170
Min. power [kW] 77
Max. power [hp] 231
Min. power [hp] 105
Max. number of cylinders 6
Min. number of cylinders 4
Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 2993
Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 1596
Max. engine displacement 3.0
Min. engine displacement 1.6
Engine type Diesel, Petrol Engine
Type of drive All-wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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