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Basic (general) data |  remove |
| Marque (make) |  BMW |
|---|---|
| Serie | M3 |
| Model family | E46 |
| Model | M3 CSL |
| Model code | |
| Issued from | 2003 |
| Issued until | |
| Country of origin | DE,ZA |
| Number made | |
| Body construction | |
| Body designation | |
Bodywork | |
| Base platform | |
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé |
| Bodywork designer | |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Cargo capacity (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | |
| Passenger space (volume) [l / cu ft / cu ft] | 4130 / 145.85 / 145.85 |
Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase [mm / in / in] | 2729 / 107.4 / 107.4 |
| Track front [mm / in / in] | 1518 / 59.8 / 59.8 |
| Track rear [mm / in / in] | 1525 / 60.0 / 60.0 |
| Length [mm / in / in] | 4492 / 176.9 / 176.9 |
| Width [mm / in / in] | 1780 / 70.1 / 70.1 |
| Height [mm / in / in] | 1365 / 53.7 / 53.7 |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Ground clearance [mm / in / in] | |
| Total (curb) weight [kg / lb / lb] | 1385 / 3053 / 3053 |
| Dry weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Load capacity [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Gross (max.) weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Towing weight [kg / lb / lb] | |
| Weight distribution (front) [% / % / %] | |
| Fuel capacity [l / UK gal / US gal] | 63 / 13.9 / 16.6 |
Aerodynamics | |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.33 |
| Frontal area (A) [m2 / sq ft / sq ft] | 2.07 / 22.2 / 22.2 (est.) |
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) [m2 / sq ft / sq ft] | 0.68 / 7.3 / 7.3 (est.) |
| Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) [kW / hp / hp] | 16.9 / 22.7 / 22.7 (est.) |
Engine | |
| Engine Code | |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW |
| Engine Type | straight (inline) |
| Engine Type Details | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Sump | dry |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) |
| Fuel details | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) |
| Total number of cylinders | 6 |
| Total number of valves | 24 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine Main bearings | |
| Engine construction | alloy head; iron block |
| Bore [mm / in / in] | 87.0 / 3.43 / 3.43 |
| Stroke [mm / in / in] | 91.0 / 3.58 / 3.58 |
| Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 |
| Engine displacement [cm3 / cu in / cu in] | 3246 / 198.1 / 198.1 |
| Unitary capacity [cm3/cylinder / cu in/cylinder / cu in/cylinder] | 541.00 / 33.014 / 33.014 |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Fuel supply | MSS 54HP fuel inj. |
| Aspiration | natural |
| Compressor type | N/A |
| Intercooler | no |
| Catalytic converter | yes |
| Max. output power [kW / hp / hp] | 264.7 / 355.0 / 355.0 |
| Max. output power rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 7900 / 7900 / 7900 |
| Max. torque [N·m / lb·ft / lb·ft] | 370.0 / 272.9 / 272.9 |
| Max. torque rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | 4900 / 4900 / 4900 |
| Maximum rpm [rpm / rpm / rpm] | |
| Coolant | water |
| Max. net output (power at the wheels) [kW / hp / hp] | 119.6 / 160.4 / 160.4 (est.) |
| Specific output [kW/l / bhp/cu in / bhp/cu in] | 81.5 / 1.792 / 1.792 |
| Specific torque [N·m/l / lb·ft/cu in / lb·ft/cu in] | 114.0 / 1.00 / 1.00 |
Transmission | |
| Transmission type | manual |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.62 |
Performance | |
| Power-to-weight ratio [kW/ton / bhp/ton / bhp/ton] | 256.3 / 194.2 / 194.2 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) [s / s / s] | 3.80 / 3.80 / 3.80 |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) [s / s / s] | 4.80 / 4.80 / 4.80 |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h [s / s / s] | 4.90 / 4.90 / 4.90 |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) [s / s / s] | 10.90 / 10.90 / 10.90 |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top [s / s / s] | |
| Standing ¼mile time [s / s / s] | 13.20 / 13.20 / 13.20 |
| Standing ¼mile speed [km/h / mph / mph] | 110 / 68 / 68 |
| Standing kilometer time [s / s / s] | 23.10 / 23.10 / 23.10 |
| Standing kilometer speed [km/h / mph / mph] | |
| Top (maximal) speed [km/h / mph / mph] | 259 / 161 / 161 |
| Fuel consumption, City (urban) [l/100km / mpg-UK / mpg-US] | 17.8 / 15.9 / 13.2 |
| Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) [l/100km / mpg-UK / mpg-US] | 8.4 / 33.6 / 28.0 |
| Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) [l/100km / mpg-UK / mpg-US] | 11.4 / 24.8 / 20.6 |
| Fuel consumption, Euro [l/100km / mpg-UK / mpg-US] | |
| CO2 emissions [g/km / g/mi / g/mi] | 287 / 462 / 462 |
| Range [km / mi / mi] | 553 / 343 / 343 |
Chassis | |
| Engine location | front |
| Engine alignment | longitudinal |
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS |
| Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 |
| 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 | 8.5J x 19 EH 2 IS 44 |
| Wheels rear | 9.5J x 19 EH 2 IS 27 |
| Tyres front | 235/35 ZR 19 |
| Tyres rear | 265/30 ZR 19 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc |
| Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front [mm / in / in] | 345 / 13.6 / 13.6 |
| Brake diameter rear [mm / in / in] | 328 / 12.9 / 12.9 |
| Braked area [cm2 / sq in / sq in] |
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