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The BMW 328Ci was a part of the BMW 3 series. It was designated by the BMW group with the code name E46 to distinguish it from other models. It was launched in 1999 to 2000, and had a coupe body style. The whole BMW 3 Series was manufactured between 1998 to 2006. The predecessor to the BMW 328Ci was the E36 class. The changes between the E36 and the E46 were slight, with mainly an extended wheelbase and a stiffer body frame being the most notable changes.

The first model in the E46 3 Series had a sedan body style. The addition of coupe and touring styles occurred in 1999, and was released in the United States. Four-cylinder engine models were never released in the United States. It began with a 2.8-liter engine producing 193 horsepower for the BMW E46 328i. BMW decided to increase production of these models and expanded to create the BMW 328Ci coupe. The introduction of a coupe body style was the reason this new model was now called the BMW 328Ci. Consumers welcomed these new additions by the luxury car automaker. Other body styles such as the hatchback and a convertible was launched in other countries such as New Zealand and South Africa. The successor to this series was the BMW E90.

Models in the BMW 3 Series had all-wheel drive after this feature was absent in some BMW models for approximately 20 years. Car analysts and consumers enjoyed the performance technology of the E46 models of which the BMW 328Ci was a part of, and considered it to have set the benchmark in its class when it was manufactured.

The BMW 328Ci specs measured 1470 Kg in weight, 1369 mm in height and 4488 mm in length. Consumers who purchased this coupe could look forward to a M52 petrol engine with six-cylinder inline DOHC 24V producing 196 horsepower. The top speed recorded for the BMW 328Ci was 242 km/h. It was able to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 7.0 seconds. Total fuel consumption was 9.1 liters per 100 km, with suburban fuel consumption being 7.0 liters per 100 km, and highway fuel consumption measured at 12.5 liters per 100 km. The wheelbase was measured at 107.3 inches.

The interior technology of the BMW 328Ci was controlled by a special computer system. This computer system was also used to control the navigation system and telecommunications such as bluetooth connectivity. Car buyers were fortunate have an upgraded entertainment system with a DVD player and a CD changer.

The BMW 328Ci for sale was created during a time when some states changed their vehicle emission laws. As a result, a special super low ultra emission BMW 328Ci was available in select markets in California and Massachusetts. Optional components were available as upgrades. Anyone searching for parts for the BMW 328Ci should not hesitate to visit a website such as PartsGeek.com to find all of their affordable BMW parts.