Production Changes
Production Changes
Section titled “Production Changes”The E46 330 received various updates throughout its production run from 1999 to 2006.
1999-2000 (Launch)
Section titled “1999-2000 (Launch)”- 330i sedan introduced (some markets earlier)
- M54B30 engine (225 hp, 214 lb-ft)
- 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic
- 330Ci coupe and convertible introduced
- 330xi (AWD) sedan introduced
- Minor interior updates
- No major changes
- Some minor electronic updates
2003 (Facelift / LCI)
Section titled “2003 (Facelift / LCI)”- Updated front bumper, headlights, tail lights
- Revised interior with updated center console
- Updated steering wheel design
- Some electronic module updates
- ZHP Performance Package introduced (N. America only)
- 6-speed manual on ZHP (Getrag S6S 420G)
- 10 hp and 8 lb-ft increase on ZHP
- Final full production year for most markets
- No major changes
- Final production year
- Limited availability in some markets
- Replaced by E90 3 Series