Specifications
General
| Manufacturer |
BMW |
| Model |
E46 M3 Coupe 2001 |
| Powertrain Layout |
Front Engine / RWD |
| Base Price |
$45,900 |
Dimensions
| Length |
4492 mm / 176.9 in |
| Width |
1780 mm / 70.1 in |
| Height |
1372 mm / 54.0 in |
| Wheelbase |
2731 mm / 107.5 in |
| Weight |
1549 kg / 3,415 lbs |
| Front / Rear Track |
F 1508 mm / 59.4 in
R 1525 mm / 60.0 in |
Engine
| Configuration |
3.2 Liter Inline 6 |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC 4 Valves / Cylinder |
| Displacement |
3246 cc / 198.1 cu |
| Power |
255.8 kW / 343.0 bhp at 7900 rpm |
| Torque |
365 Nm / 269.2 ft lbs at 4900 rpm |
| Bore |
87 mm / 3.4 in |
| Stroke |
91 mm / 3.6 in |
| Compression Ratio |
11.5:1 |
| Bhp / Liter |
105.67 bhp |
| Redline |
8000 rpm |
Chassis & Body
| Body / Frame |
Unit Steel |
| Steering |
Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist |
| Brake Type |
Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist & ABS |
| Brake Size |
F 325 mm / 12.8 in
R 328 mm / 12.9 in |
| Wheels |
F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
R 45.7 x 22.9 cm / 18.0 x 9.0 in
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| Tyres |
F 225/45ZR-18
R 255/40ZR-18 |
Transmission
| Gear Type |
6 Speed Manual |
| Final Drive |
3.64:1 |
| 1st Gear Ratio |
4.23:1 |
| 2nd Gear Ratio |
2.53:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio |
1.67:1 |
| 4th Gear Ratio |
1.23:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio |
1:1 |
| 6th Gear Ratio |
0.83:1 |
Performance
| Top Speed |
249.9 kph / 155.3 mph |
| 0 - 62 mph |
4.8 seconds |
| 0 - 100 mph |
Not Available |
| 0 - ¼ mile |
Not Available |
| EPA City / Highway |
16 / 24 mpg
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