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BMW M3 Coupé (E46)
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3 versions · 3 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2i 24V (343 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 343 KM | 2000–2003 |
| CSL 3.2i 24V (360 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 360 KM | 2003–2006 |
| 3.2 (333 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 333 KM | 2001–2006 |
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Selected engine version
3.2i 24V (343 KM)
Gasoline · 2000–2003
- Engine power
- 343 KM
- Torque
- 365 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,246 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.2 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW M3 M3 Coupé (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Version
- M3 Coupé (E46)
- Engine
- 3.2i 24V (343 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2000
- End of production
- 2003
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.2 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 17.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- S54B32
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3246 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 87 mm
- Piston stroke
- 91 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 10 l
- Power
- 343 KM @ 7900 obr./min
- Torque
- 365 Nm @ 4900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.32
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 410 l
- Curb weight
- 1495 kg
- Gross weight
- 2000 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4492 mm
- Width
- 1780 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2731 mm
- Front track
- 1508 mm
- Rear track
- 1525 mm
- Turning circle
- 11 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 6
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18
- Rim size
- 8J x 18; 9J x 18
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
CSL 3.2i 24V (360 KM)
Gasoline · 2003–2006
- Engine power
- 360 KM
- Torque
- 370 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,246 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.9 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW M3 M3 Coupé (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Version
- M3 Coupé (E46)
- Engine
- CSL 3.2i 24V (360 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2003
- End of production
- 2006
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 4.9 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 17.8 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.4 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 11.9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- S5432HP
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3246 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 87 mm
- Piston stroke
- 91 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 10 l
- Power
- 360 KM @ 7900 obr./min
- Torque
- 370 Nm @ 4900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.32
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 410 l
- Curb weight
- 1310 kg
- Gross weight
- 1800 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4492 mm
- Width
- 1780 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2731 mm
- Front track
- 1508 mm
- Rear track
- 1525 mm
- Turning circle
- 11 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 6
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 235/35 R19; 265/30 R19
- Rim size
- 19
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
3.2 (333 KM)
Gasoline · 2001–2006
- Engine power
- 333 KM
- Torque
- 355 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,246 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW M3 M3 Coupé (E46)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Version
- M3 Coupé (E46)
- Engine
- 3.2 (333 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 2001
- End of production
- 2006
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-60 mph
- 4.8 mph
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- EPA
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 14.7 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption measurement standard
- EPA
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 9.8 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- S54B32
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3246 cm³
- Maximum engine speed
- 8000 obr./min
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- Double-VANOS
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 87 mm
- Piston stroke
- 91 mm
- Compression ratio
- 11.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.5 l
- Coolant capacity
- 6 l
- Power
- 333 KM @ 7900 obr./min
- Torque
- 355 Nm @ 4900 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 63 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.33
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 410 l
- Curb weight
- 1495 kg
- Gross weight
- 2000-2020 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4492 mm
- Width
- 1780 mm
- Width with unfolded mirrors
- 1924 mm
- Height
- 1372 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2731 mm
- Front track
- 1508 mm
- Rear track
- 1525 mm
- Approach angle
- 10.4 °
- Front overhang
- 774 mm
- Rear overhang
- 987 mm
- Turning circle
- 11 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 6
- Front suspension
- With spring struts, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link coil spring suspension with stabilizer
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 325 mm
- Front brake disc thickness
- 28 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 328 mm
- Rear brake disc thickness
- 20 mm
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 255/40 R18; 255/35 R19;225/45 R18; 225/40 R19
- Rim size
- 9J x 18; 9.5J x 19;8J x 18; 8J x 19
- ABS
- yes