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BMW M3 {E46}

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 87.00 mm × 91.00 mm 3.43 in × 3.58 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.2 litre 3246 cc (198.083 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.50:1
Fuel system MSS54 fuel inj.
Maximum power 342.7 PS (338.0 bhp) (252 kW) @ 7900 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 4.80 s
0-100 mph 11.50 s
0-100 km/h 5.20 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.40 s @ 107.0
Standing km 23.70 s @ 224.00 km/h
Top speed 257 km/h (160 mph)
Fuel consumption 17.8/8.4/11.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
CO2 emissions 287.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 215.29 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 365.0 Nm (269 ft·lb) (37.2 kgm) @ 4900 rpm
bmep 1413 kPa (204.9 psi)
Specific torque 112.45 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.96
Unitary capacity 541 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2731 mm
wheelbase 107.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4492 mm
Length (inches) 176.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1780 mm
Width (inches) 70.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1372 mm
Height (inches) 54 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1570 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3461 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 63 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.330
Frontal area 2.09 m2
Cx 0.69

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 225/45 ZR 18
Wheels 8J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 325 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.62

General information

RAC rating 28.2
Number made
Model code
Model family E46
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Designer unknown
Year 2000

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