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BMW M3 Coupe (E46)BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2 (333 Hp)

General information

Brand
BMW
Model
M3
Generation
M3 Coupe (E46)
Modification (Engine)
3.2 (333 Hp)
Start of production
February, 2001
End of production
May, 2006
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
5
Doors
2

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
14.7 l/100 km (EPA)
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.8 l/100 km (EPA)
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
4.8 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited
Weight-to-power ratio
4.5 kg/Hp, 222.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.2 kg/Nm, 237.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
333 Hp @ 7900 rpm.
Power per litre
102.6 Hp/l
Torque
355 Nm @ 4900 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
8000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
S54B32
Engine displacement
3246 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
87 mm
Piston Stroke
91 mm
Compression ratio
11.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
6 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1495 kg
Max. weight
2000-2020 kg
Max load
505-525 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
410 l
Fuel tank capacity
63 l
Max. roof load
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4492 mm
Width
1780 mm
Width including mirrors
1924 mm
Height
1372 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Front track
1508 mm
Rear (Back) track
1525 mm
Front overhang
774 mm
Rear overhang
987 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.33
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11 m
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
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 225/45 R18; 225/40 R19, Rear wheel tires: 255/40 R18; 255/35 R19
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 18; 8J x 19, Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18; 9.5J x 19