BMW M3 E46 Coupe (2000-2006)

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Product Overview

BMW M3 E46 Coupe is the high-performance variant of the E46 3 Series compact executive coupe in production from 2000 to 2006. It was powered by two tunes of the S54 inline-6 engine that displaced 3.2 liters. Both manual and SMG automated manual transmissions were offered.
With a rather simple drivetrain, the E46 M3 was perhaps the last M car that is easy to DIY on. It has rather good reliability and has therefore become a favorite of certain BMW communities.

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Pros
  • Good overall performance
  • Relatively reliable engine
  • Good, clean styling
  • Manual transmission
Cons
  • Bad SMG transmission
  • MacPherson front suspension

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Specifications

M3M3 CSL

Capacity

Cargo Capacity410 L / 14.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers5
Payload505 kg / 1113 lbs490 kg / 1080 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson-strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/45 R18, 255/40 R18235/35 R19, 265/30 R19
Turning Circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1372 mm / 54.0 in
Size | Length4492 mm / 176.9 in
Size | Width1780 mm / 70.1 in
Track Width | Front1508.0 mm / 59.4 in
Track Width | Rear1525.0 mm / 60.0 in
Weight1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 18, 9J x 1819 in
Wheelbase2731 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.2 sec4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.9 sec4.7 sec
Coefficient Of Drag0.32
Fuel Economy11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 17.8 L/100km / 13.2 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
EngineS54B32
Engine | Bore87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.5:1
Engine | Displacement3.2 L / 198.1 cu-in / 3246.0 cc
Engine | Power343.0 hp / 255.8 kW @ 7900 rpm360.0 hp / 268.5 kW @ 7900 rpm
Engine | Specific Output105.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in110.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque365 Nm / 269.2 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManual

Production

Availability2000 ~ 20032003 ~ 2006

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