BMW 3 Series M3 M
2 Door Convertible with 6 speed Manual gearbox
E46

Comprehensive statistics for the fourth generation E46 BMW 3 Series M3 M, a 2 door petrol convertible with a 6 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 252 kW of power and 365 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 5.5 seconds.

The BMW 3 Series E46 started production in 1997 and was in production for approximately 9 years, stopping production in 2006.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2001.

Specification

Trim M
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 6 Speed Manual
Body Style Convertible
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front 325 mm Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear 328 mm Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED M
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 252 kW @ 7,900 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 365 N⋅m @ 4,900 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 5.5 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 24.8 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) (limited to 250 km/h)
Weight US (kg) 1,655 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 152 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) 292 g/km
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.33 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) 2.09 m2
Drag Area (CdA) 0.69 CdA
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,492 mm
Width (mm) 1,780 mm
Height (mm) 1,372 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 8J x 18
Rear: 9J x 18
Tyres Front: 225/45 ZR18
Rear: 255/40 ZR18
Front Track (mm) 1,508 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,525 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,731 mm
Turning Circle (m) 11 m
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 63 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I6
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 3,246
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 87 x 91
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 4
Engine Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: Yes
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 0.83
Final Drive Ratio: 3.62

Page Last Updated: 2nd November 2020