Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats
11.9 l/100 km 19.77 US mpg
17.8 l/100 km 13.21 US mpg
8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
343 Hp @ 7900 rpm.
105.7 Hp/l
250 km/h 155.34 mph
3246 cm3
198.08 cu. in.
6, Inline
Rear wheel drive,
4492 mm
176.85 in.
1780 mm
70.08 in.
1495 kg
3295.91 lbs.
| Brand | BMW |
|---|---|
| Model | M3 (Coupe) |
| Version | M3 Coupe (E46) |
| Engine version | 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) |
| Year production start | 2000 |
| Year production end | 2003 |
| Vehicle type | Coupe |
| Horsepower RPM | 343 Hp @ 7900 rpm. |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 kmh sec | 5.2 sec |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1495 kg3295.91 lbs. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4492 mm176.85 in. |
| Doors | 2 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h 155.34 mph |
| Designation model | S54B32 |
|---|---|
| Cam configuration | DOHC |
| Engine position and orientation | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Displacement (liters) |
3246 cm3198.08 cu. in. |
| Eng. horsepower RPM | 343 Hp @ 7900 rpm. |
| Horsepower per litre | 105.7 Hp/l |
| Weight / horsepower kg/hp - hp/tons |
4.4 kg/Hp229.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight / torque kg/Nm - Nm/tons | 4.1 kg/Nm, 244.1 Nm/tonne
4.1 kg/Nm244.1 Nm/tonne |
| Torque Nm RPM lb-ft RPM |
365 Nm @ 4900 rpm.269.21 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm. |
| Bore (mm in) |
87 mm3.43 in. |
| Stroke (mm in) |
91 mm3.58 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Fuel delivery system | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Valvetrain | 4 |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil liters | quarts |
5.5 l5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt |
| Engine coolant |
6 l6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt |
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Drive configuration | Rear wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 6 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Brake control | Ventilated discs |
| Anti-lock brake system | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
|---|---|
| Turning diameter m - ft |
11.0 m36.09 ft. |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Wheels size | 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18 |
|---|---|
| Wheels rims | 8J x 18; 9J x 18 |
| Passengers seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Trunk space min liter | cu. Ft. |
410 l14.48 cu. ft. |
| Overall length mm - inch |
4492 mm176.85 in. |
|---|---|
| Overall width mm -inch |
1780 mm70.08 in. |
| Overall height mm -inch |
1372 mm54.02 in. |
| Wheelbase mm - inch |
2731 mm107.52 in. |
| Track width front mm - inch |
1508 mm59.37 in. |
| Track width rear mm - inch |
1525 mm60.04 in. |
| Coefficient of drag | 0.32 |
| Curb weight kg -lbs total |
1495 kg3295.91 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Gross weight kg -lbs total |
2000 kg4409.25 lbs. |
| Capacities kg - lbs |
505 kg1113.33 lbs. |
| Fuel tank liters | gallons |
63 l16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| City l/100km - mpg |
17.8 l/100 km13.21 US mpg |
|---|---|
| Highway l/100 km - mpg |
8.4 l/100 km28 US mpg |
| Combined l/100 km - Mpg |
11.9 l/100 km19.77 US mpg |
| Autonomy km (combined use) | 573 |
6 CYLINDER INLINE
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