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Overview
The 2002 BMW 3 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The BMW 3 Series is regarded as a medium Car built in Germany with prices starting at $39,990 before on-road costs.
This BMW 3 Series is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 175 Nm of torque (at 3750 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 63L fuel tank
The BMW 3 Series measures 1408mm (55.4 inches) in height, 4263mm (167.8 inches) in length, 1751mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2725mm (107.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1375kg (3031.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The 3 Series Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
61.82 - 112.96 kW/t
61.82 kW/t
113.68 kW/t
Boot Space
310 - 440 litres
310 litres
445 litres
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
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Dimensions
4,263 mm
1,751 mm
1,408 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,263 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,751 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm |
| Load Capacity | 425 mm |
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Explore BMW 3 Series Features & Specs
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Engine
Bore Engine: 81
Engine (cc): 1796
Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: N42b18 Vvt Eu4
Engine (L): 1.8
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 84
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.6
Main Capacity (L): 63
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Fuel Consumption
EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.3
EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 44
EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.7
EU 96 Urban (mpg): 24
Fuel Economy
EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.3
EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 9.7
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 201
Maximum Speed (mph): 125
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
Maximum Power (kW): 85
Maximum Torque (Nm): 175
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3750
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Trailing Arm
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Front Covers: Full
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Covers: Full
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Spoiler
Location: Trunk/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 38.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 1100
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 310
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 58.4
Front Track (mm): 1484
Overall Height (in): 55.4
Overall Height (mm): 1408
Overall Length (in): 167.8
Overall Length (mm): 4263
Overall Width (in): 68.9
Overall Width (mm): 1751
Rear Track (in): 58.8
Rear Track (mm): 1493
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10500
Wheelbase (in): 107.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2725
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.5
Front Headroom (mm): 977
Rear Headroom (in): 37.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 943
Front Hip Room (in): 56.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1436
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1432
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1388
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.3
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1354
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Operation: Electric
Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: Automatic Speed
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1250
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2756
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 670
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1477
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1800
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3968
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1375
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3031
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Integrated In Dash
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Watts Per Channel: 15
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Type: Straps
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Leather
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Front Type: Pocket
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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