2002 BMW 3-Series
Body style(s): 2-door sedan (coupe), 2-door convertible, 4-door sedan, 4-door wagon

Trim Levels: 325Ci, 330Ci, M3 [coupe]; 325Cic, 330Cic, M3 [convertible];
325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi [sedan]; 325i, 325xi [wagon]
MSRP range: $27,745-$54,545

Notes: The most exciting news for 2002 was the introduction of the sequential manual gearbox as an option on the M3. This system allows manual shifting via a column or shift paddles, all without using the clutch. Like several similar systems, it also allows a fully-automatic mode, but is primarily meant for use as a manual. Sedans and wagons also receive a limited face-lift to the front fascia, differentiating them from the coupe and convertible models in anticipation of their separation into the 4-Series..

Series: 1999-current
Other series:

DESIGN

Layout:

Seats:

Engine(s):		 front-engine, rear-wheel drive, unibody
front-engine, all-wheel drive, unibody [325xi, 330xi]
5, 4 [convertible]

2.5L 24-valve dohc I6
Bore x Stroke: 84.0x75.0mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 184bhp
Torque (SAE net): 175lb-ft
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed manu-matic
3.0L 24-valve dohc I6 [330i, 330xi, 330Ci, 330Cic]
Bore x Stroke: 84.0x89.6mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 225bhp
Torque (SAE net): 215lb-ft
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed manu-matic
3.2L 24-valve dohc I6 [M3]
Bore x Stroke: 87.0x91.0mm
Horsepower (SAE net): 333bhp
Torque (SAE net): 262lb-ft
Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed sequential manual

DIMENSIONS


EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:		 Coupe (M3)
SUBCOMPACT
107.3"
176.7" (176.9")
69.2" (70.1")
53.9"
57.9" (59.4")
58.4" (60.0")		 Convertible (M3)
MINICOMPACT
107.3"
176.7" (176.9")
69.2" (70.1")
54.0"
57.9" (59.4")
58.4" (60.0")		 Sedan
COMPACT
107.3"
176.3"
68.5"
55.7"
57.9"
58.4"		 Sport Wagon
SMALL WAGON
107.3"
176.0"
68.5"
55.5"
57.9"
58.4"
Curb weight: 3285lbs. (3415lbs.) 3627lbs. (3781lbs.) 3307lbs. 3450lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 49/37 cu ft. (f/r)
9.5 cu ft.
16.6 gal.		 50/31 cu ft. (f/r)
7.7 cu ft.
16.6 gal.		 50/41 cu ft. (f/r)
10.7 cu ft.
16.6 gal.		 50/41 cu ft. (f/r)
25.7 cu ft.
16.6 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags:		 205/55-16; 205/50-17 (330i/Ci/Cic); 225/45-18 (M3)
independent:
independent:
disc/disc
rack-and-pinion

PERFORMANCE

Fuel economy (city/highway): 20/29 (2.5L I6), 21/30 (3.0L I6), 16/24 (3.2L I6)
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph): 4.7sec. (M3 coupe)
Skidpad (in g's): 0.91 (M3 coupe)

SEE ALSO: BMW Z3/M
COMPETITORS: Acura CL and TL, Audi A4, Jaguar X-Type, Lexus IS 300, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Saab 9-3, Volvo S60 and C70 and V70


BMW 3-Series sedan.


BMW 3-Series coupe.


BMW 3-Series convertible.


BMW 3-Series sport wagon.


BMW M3 coupe.


BMW M3 convertible.


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