BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) /Cabriolet 2001 - 2006/

What is the body type of BMW M3 Convertible (E46)?

Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?

12.1 l/100 km
19.4 US mpg
23.3 UK mpg
8.3 km/l

How fast is 2001 M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.5 sec
0-60 mph: 5.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW M3 Cabriolet 2001 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?

343 Hp, 365 Nm
269 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M3 Cabriolet 2001 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?

3.2 l
3246 cm³
198.08 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW M3 Convertible (E46) Cabriolet 2001 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2001 BMW M3 Cabriolet?

4492 mm
176.85 in.

What is the width of 2001 BMW M3 Cabriolet?

1780 mm
70.08 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2001 BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?

1655 kg
3649 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?

2100 kg
4630 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2001 BMW M3 Cabriolet?

300 l
10.6 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2001 BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M3 Convertible (E46)

Modification (Engine)

3.2i 24V (343 Hp)

Start of production

2001

End of production

2006

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.9 l/100 km 13.1 US mpg
15.8 UK mpg
5.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.8 l/100 km 26.7 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.4 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.1 l/100 km 19.4 US mpg
23.3 UK mpg
8.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

5.2 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

4.8 kg/Hp, 207.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.5 kg/Nm, 220.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

343 Hp @ 7900 rpm.

Power per litre

105.7 Hp/l

Torque

365 Nm @ 4900 rpm. 269 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S54B32

Engine displacement

3246 cm³ 198.08 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

87 mm 3.43 in.

Piston Stroke

91 mm 3.58 in.

Compression ratio

11.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1655 kg 3649 lbs.

Max. weight

2100 kg 4630 lbs.

Max load

445 kg 981 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

300 l 10.6 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4492 mm 176.85 in.

Width

1780 mm 70.08 in.

Height

1363 mm 53.66 in.

Wheelbase

2731 mm 107.52 in.

Front track

1508 mm 59.37 in.

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm 60.04 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.35

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.0 m 36.09 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/45 R18; 255/40 R18

Wheel rim size

8J x 18; 9J x 18

Specs of BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/