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BMW M3 Cabrio (E46)

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.2i 24V (343 KM) Selected Gasoline 343 KM 2001–2006

Selected engine version

3.2i 24V (343 KM)

Gasoline · 2001–2006

Engine power
343 KM
Torque
365 Nm
Engine displacement
3,246 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.5 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
M3
Version
M3 Cabrio (E46)
Engine
3.2i 24V (343 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2001
End of production
2006
Body type
Convertible
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.1 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)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
300 l
Curb weight
1655 kg
Gross weight
2100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4492 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1363 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
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