(2000 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M3 | Issued until | |
| Serie | M3 | Number made | |
| Model family | E46 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4492 mm / 176.9 in / 176.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1780 mm / 70.1 in / 70.1 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Height | 1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1570 kg / 3461 lb / 3461 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2731 mm / 107.5 in / 107.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1508 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1525 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.330 | Frontal Area | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.69 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 87.0 mm / 3.43 in / 3.43 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 91.0 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3246 cm3 / 198.1 cu in / 198.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 541.00 cm3/cylinder / 33.014 cu in/cylinder / 33.014 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 11.5 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 252.0 kW / 342.6 hp / 342.6 hp at 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 365.0 Nm / 269.2 lbft / 269.2 lbft at 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 248.6 kW / 338.0 bhp / 338.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 104.1 kW/l / 2.319 bhp/cu in / 2.319 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 112.45 Nm/l / 0.984 lbft/cu in / 0.984 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.62 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 215.29 kW/ton / 292.71 bhp/ton / 292.71 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 11.50 s / 11.50 s / 11.50 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 13.40 s / 13.40 s / 13.40 s (top 107 km/h / 67 mph / 67 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 23.70 s / 23.70 s / 23.70 s | CO2 emissions | 287 g/km / 462 g/mi / 462 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.20 | Turning circle | 11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 8J x 18 | Wheels rear | 9J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 225/45 ZR 18 | Tyres rear | 255/40 ZR 18 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 325 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 328 mm / 12.9 in / 12.9 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3
