Compare: BMW M3 2000 Coupe 343 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M3 Coupe (E46)

Modification (Engine)

3.2i 24V (343 Hp)

Start of production

2000 year

End of production

2003 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.2 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

343 Hp @ 7900 rpm.

Torque

365 Nm @ 4900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S54B32

Engine displacement

3246 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

87 mm

Piston Stroke

91 mm

Compression ratio

11.5

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

Coolant

10 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1495 kg

Max. weight

2000 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Dimensions

Length

4492 mm

Width

1780 mm

Height

1372 mm

Wheelbase

2731 mm

Front track

1508 mm

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.0 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

Ventilated discs

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

yes

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

225/45 R18; 255/40 R18

Wheel rims size

8J x 18; 9J x 18