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 Long Term Verdict: 2006 BMW 330i
| 2006 BMW 330i | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | | Engine type | I-6 alloy block/alum head | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 182.8 cu in/2996cc | | Compression ratio | 10.7:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 255 hp @ 6600 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 220 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | | Redline | 7000 rpm | | Weight to Power | 13.4 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed manual | | Axle/final ratios | 3.15:1/2.68:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.0:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | | Brakes, f;r | 13.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 8.0 x 18 in; 8.5 x 18 in cast aluminum | | Tires | 225/40ZR18 88W; 255/35ZR18 90W Bridgestone Potenza RE050A | |
| DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 108.7 in | | Track, f;r | 59.1/59.6 in | | Length x width x height | 178.2 x 71.5 x 55.9 in | | Turning circle | 36.1 ft | | Curb weight | 3425 lb | | Weight dist, f/r | 50/50% | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 37.4/37.1 in | | Legroom, f/r | 41.5/34.6 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 55.4/55.1 in | | Cargo volume | 12.0 cu ft | |
| TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.2 sec | | 0-40 | 3.5 | | 0-50 | 4.8 | | 0-60 | 6.2 | | 0-70 | 8.4 | | 0-80 | 10.7 | | 0-90 | 13.1 | | Quarter mile | 14.8 sec @ 95.1 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 112 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (avg) | | MT Figure Eight | 26.5 sec @ 0.67 g (avg) | | Top gear revs @ 60 mph | 2200 rpm | |
| CONSUMER INFO | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 15.9 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 20/30 mpg | | MT fuel economy | 19.9 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 0.82 lb/mile | | Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded |
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