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BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
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General information

Name

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Brand

BMW
Model

M3
Generation

M3 Coupe (E46)
Year of production

2000

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.2i 24V (343 Hp)

Power

343 Hp @ 7900 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

365 Nm @ 4900 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

17.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.4 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

11.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S54B32
Power
343 Hp @ 7900 rpm.
Power per litre
105.7 Hp/l
Torque
365 Nm @ 4900 rpm.
Engine displacement
3246 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
87 mm
Piston stroke
91 mm
Compression ratio
11.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1495 kg

Max weight (kg)

2000 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

63 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

410 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4492 mm

Width (mm)

1780 mm

Height (mm)

1372 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2731 mm

Front track (mm)

1508 mm

Rear track (mm)

1525 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.0 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Helical spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/45 R18; 255/40 R18

Rear tires size

225/45 R18; 255/40 R18

Wheel rims size

8J x 18; 9J x 18

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