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(2000 model)
2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3246 cm3 / 198.1 cu in / 198.1 cu in, 252.0 kW / 337.9 hp / 337.9 hp @ 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm, 365.0 N·m / 269.2 lb·ft / 269.2 lb·ft @ 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 257 km/h / 160 mph / 160 mph top speed, consumption 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US
| 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4870 l / 171.98 cu ft / 171.98 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4492 mm / 176.9 in / 176.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1570 kg / 3461 lb / 3461 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1780 mm / 70.1 in / 70.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2731 mm / 107.5 in / 107.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1508 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1525 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 63 l / 13.9 UK gal / 16.6 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.33 | Frontal area (A) | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.69 m2 / 7.4 sq ft / 7.4 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.1 kW / 23.0 hp / 23.0 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 | |
| Fuel supply | MSS54 fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 3246 cm3 / 198.1 cu in / 198.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 541.00 cm3/cylinder / 33.014 cu in/cylinder / 33.014 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 252.0 kW / 337.9 hp / 337.9 hp at 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm / 7900 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 365.0 N·m / 269.2 lb·ft / 269.2 lb·ft at 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm / 4900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 126.7 kW / 169.9 hp / 169.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 77.6 kW/l / 1.706 bhp/cu in / 1.706 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 112.5 N·m/l / 0.98 lb·ft/cu in / 0.98 lb·ft/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 (97 km/h) | 4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 215.3 kW/ton / 163.1 bhp/ton / 163.1 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 17.8 l/100km / 15.9 mpg-UK / 13.2 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 11.50 s / 11.50 s / 11.50 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mpg-UK / 28.0 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.9 l/100km / 23.7 mpg-UK / 19.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | 13.40 s / 13.40 s / 13.40 s (top 107 km/h / 67 mph / 67 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| Standing kilometer time | 23.70 s / 23.70 s / 23.70 s | CO2 emissions | 287 g/km / 462 g/mi / 462 g/mi |
| Range | 529 km / 329 mi / 329 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.2 | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (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 |
| Brake diameter front | 325 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 328 mm / 12.9 in / 12.9 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M3
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