BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2 (333 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2 (333 Hp) /Coupe 2001 - 2006/

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

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 2001 M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2 (333 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-60 mph: 4.8 sec

What is the power output of BMW M3 Coupe 2001 3.2 (333 Hp)?

333 Hp, 355 Nm
262 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M3 Coupe 2001 3.2 (333 Hp)?

3.2 l
3246 cm³
198.08 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2001 BMW 3.2 (333 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW M3 Coupe (E46) Coupe 2001 3.2 (333 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 Coupe?

4492 mm
176.85 in.

What is the width of 2001 BMW M3 Coupe?

1780 mm
70.08 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2001 BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2 (333 Hp)?

1495 kg
3296 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2001 BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2 (333 Hp)?

2000-2020 kg
4409 - 4453 lbs.

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

410 l
14.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in 2001 BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2 (333 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M3 Coupe (E46)

Modification (Engine)

3.2 (333 Hp)

Start of production

February, 2001 year

End of production

May, 2006 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA)

14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg
19.2 UK mpg
6.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA)

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

4.8 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

4.5 kg/Hp, 222.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 237.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

333 Hp @ 7900 rpm.

Power per litre

102.6 Hp/l

Torque

355 Nm @ 4900 rpm. 262 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

8000 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

Double-VANOS

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

6 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1495 kg 3296 lbs.

Max. weight

2000-2020 kg 4409 - 4453 lbs.

Max load

505-525 kg 1113 - 1157 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l 14.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4492 mm 176.85 in.

Width

1780 mm 70.08 in.

Width including mirrors

1924 mm 75.75 in.

Height

1372 mm 54.02 in.

Wheelbase

2731 mm 107.52 in.

Front track

1508 mm 59.37 in.

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm 60.04 in.

Front overhang

774 mm 30.47 in.

Rear overhang

987 mm 38.86 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.33

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11 m 36.09 ft.

Approach angle

10.4°

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

Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 325x28 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 328x20 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/45 R18; 225/40 R19
Rear wheel tires: 255/40 R18; 255/35 R19

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 18; 8J x 19
Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18; 9.5J x 19

Specs of BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2 (333 Hp) /2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006/