BMW 3 Series M3 M
2 Door Coupé with 6 speed Manual gearbox
E46
Comprehensive statistics for the fourth generation E46 BMW 3 Series M3 M, a 2 door petrol coupé 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 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 257 km/h.
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 2000.
Specification
| Trim | M |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed Manual |
| Body Style | Coupé |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | Not Specified |
| Engine Code | Not Specified |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Power Assisted Rack & Pinion |
| Suspension Front | Independent Macpherson Strut using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Rear | Independent Multi-Link using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Brakes Front | 325 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | 328 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | Not Specified |
| 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) | 4.8 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.2 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | 11.5 seconds |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | 13.4 seconds @ 172.2 km/h |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | 23.7 seconds @ 224 km/h |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 257 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,570 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 161 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | 287 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 |
| Fuel Management: | MSS54 Fuel Injection |
| 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