| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | M3 |
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| Generation | M3 Coupe (E46) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 2000 year |
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| End of production | 2003 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Coupe |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
17.8 l/100 km
13.21 US mpg15.87 UK mpg5.62 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg33.63 UK mpg11.9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
11.9 l/100 km
19.77 US mpg23.74 UK mpg8.4 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.4 kg/Hp, 229.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.1 kg/Nm, 244.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 343 Hp @ 7900 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 105.7 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
365 Nm @ 4900 rpm.
269.21 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | S54B32 |
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| Engine displacement |
3246 cm3
198.08 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
87 mm
3.43 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
91 mm
3.58 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
10 l
10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1495 kg
3295.91 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2000 kg
4409.25 lbs. |
| Max load |
505 kg
1113.33 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
410 l
14.48 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4492 mm
176.85 in. |
| Width |
1780 mm
70.08 in. |
| Height |
1372 mm
54.02 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2731 mm
107.52 in. |
| Front track |
1508 mm
59.37 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1525 mm
60.04 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.32 |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
11.0 m
36.09 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18; 9J x 18 |
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