BMW M3 e46
Production 2000-2006
Body style(s)
2-door coupe
2-door convertible
Platform BMW E46
Engine(s)
3.2L 343 PS (252 kW) I6
Transmission(s)
6 Speed Manual
6 Speed SMG Drivelogic/SMG II
Wheelbase
107.5 in (2731 mm)
Length
2000-02: 176.8 in (4491 mm)
2003-05: 176.9 in (4493 mm)
Width
70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height
Coupe: 54.0 in (1372 mm)
2001-02 Convertible: 53.7 in (1364 mm)
2003-05 Coupe: 53.9 in (1369 mm)
Related
BMW X3
BMW 3-Series
BMW M3 e46
Performance : 3.2L 16 24v
EUR Models
343 PS (252 kW/343 PS) @ 7900 rpm
Torque: 370 N·m (270 ft·lbf) @ 4900 rpm
0-100 km/h - 5.2 seconds
1/4 Mile - 13.1 sec. @ 105 mph (169 km/h)
Top Speed (limited): 250 km/h (155 mph)
US Models
333 hp (248 kW/338 PS) / 262 ft·lbf (355 N·m)
0-60 mph - 4.8 seconds
1/4 Mile - 13.1 sec. @ 105... mph (169 km/h)[9]
Top Speed: 155 mph (249.4 km/h) (electronically limited)
Top Speed: 185 mph (298 km/h) (delimited)[10]
Cabriolet / Convertible model 1/4 Mile +/- ~.5 sec
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EUR Models
343 PS (252 kW/343 PS) @ 7900 rpm
Torque: 370 N·m (270 ft·lbf) @ 4900 rpm
0-100 km/h - 5.2 seconds
1/4 Mile - 13.1 sec. @ 105 mph (169 km/h)
Top Speed (limited): 250 km/h (155 mph)
US Models
333 hp (248 kW/338 PS) / 262 ft·lbf (355 N·m)
0-60 mph - 4.8 seconds
1/4 Mile - 13.1 sec. @ 105... mph (169 km/h)[9]
Top Speed: 155 mph (249.4 km/h) (electronically limited)
Top Speed: 185 mph (298 km/h) (delimited)[10]
Cabriolet / Convertible model 1/4 Mile +/- ~.5 sec
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BMW M3 e46
The E46 M3, first introduced in October, 2000, appeared worldwide with the new 3.2 L S54B32 engine. At the time of the car's introduction, this engine had the highest specific output naturally aspirated engine ever made by BMW, producing 343 PS (338 hp) and 370 N·m (273 ft·lbf).
The first batch of E46 M3s delivered were... Laguna Seca Blue. The available SMG Drivelogic (also known as SMG II) transmission, a Formula 1-style electrohydraulic manual gearbox with no clutch pedal and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, is also a highlight. The model also came with a new 6-speed transmission and red-line RPM of 8000, a first for any BMW. The engine also consisted of 6 independent throttle bodies and electronically driven throttles (without a cable).
The M3's S54 naturally aspirated engine produces more than 100 horsepower (75 kW) per litre (340 hp/3.2 litre), a notable feat.
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The first batch of E46 M3s delivered were... Laguna Seca Blue. The available SMG Drivelogic (also known as SMG II) transmission, a Formula 1-style electrohydraulic manual gearbox with no clutch pedal and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, is also a highlight. The model also came with a new 6-speed transmission and red-line RPM of 8000, a first for any BMW. The engine also consisted of 6 independent throttle bodies and electronically driven throttles (without a cable).
The M3's S54 naturally aspirated engine produces more than 100 horsepower (75 kW) per litre (340 hp/3.2 litre), a notable feat.
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