BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) has a combined fuel consumption of 11.9 l/100 km | 19.8 mpg US | 23.7 mpg UK urban fuel consumption of 17.8 l/100 km | 13.2 mpg US | 15.9 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 8.4 l/100 km | 28.0 mpg US | 33.6 mpg UK BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 sec. The maximum speed is 250 km/h | 155 mph.
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Technical information
| BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | BMW |
| Model : | M3 |
| Generation : | M3 Coupe (E46) |
| Engine / modification : | 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) |
| Production start : | 2000 year |
| Production end : | 2003 year |
| Coupe type : | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors : | 2 |
| Num. of seats : | 5 |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | 17.8 l/100 km | 13.2 mpg US | 15.9 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | 8.4 l/100 km | 28.0 mpg US | 33.6 mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | 11.9 l/100 km | 19.8 mpg US | 23.7 mpg UK |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient : | 0.32 |
| Fuel tank volume : | 63 l | 16.6 US gallons | 13.9 UK gallons |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 343 hp | 252 kW |
| Max power in : | 7900 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 250 km/h | 155 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 5.2 sec |
| Torque : | 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm. |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Engine | |
| Model Engine : | S54B32 |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 3246 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity : | 5.5 l |
| Coolant : | 6 l |
| Fuel System : | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Valvetrain : | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders : | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder : | 4 |
| Compression ratio : | 11.5 |
| Piston Stroke : | 91 mm |
| Cylinder Bore : | 87 mm |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) : | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 6 |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4492 mm | 176.9 in |
| Width : | 1780 mm | 70.1 in |
| Height : | 1372 mm | 54.0 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2731 mm | 107.5 in |
| Front track : | 1508 mm | 59.4 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1525 mm | 60.0 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 410 l |
| Front suspension : | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension : | Helical spring |
| Max weight : | 2000 kg | 4409 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight : | 1495 kg | 3296 lbs |
| ABS : | yes |
| Steering type : | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 11.0 m |
| BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size : | 8J x 18; 9J x 18 |