General

Designation:

E46, M3 Coupe

E46, M3 Convertible

Production:

2001 on

Weight

Dry Weight:

3415 lbs

3781 lbs

Weight Distribution front / rear:

50.1 % - 49.9 %

49.9 % - 50.1 %

Engine

Displacement:

3.246 cu. lt.

Bore / Stroke:

3.43 / 3.58 in

Max Horsepower / RPM:

333hp @ 7900

Max Torque / RPM:

262ft-lb @ 4200

Transmission

Driveline:

Rear Wheel Drive

Types:

6 sp Manual / SMGII

Gear Ratios:

1 - 4.23, 2 - 2.53, 3 - 1.67, 4 - 1.23, 5 - 1.00, 6 - 0.83, R - 3.75

Final Drive Ratio:

3.64

Brakes

Type:

Disk Anti-Lock

Front / Rear

12.8" / 12.9"

Wheels

Wheels Front:

18 X 8" Cast Alloy

Wheels Rear:

18 X 9" Cast Alloy

Tires Front:

225/45ZR - 18

Tires Rear:

255/40ZR - 18

Performance

0-50 MPH:

3.70 seconds

N/A

0-60 MPH:

4.65 seconds

5.02 seconds

0-70 MPH

6.11 seconds

N/A

1/4 Mile:

13.18 seconds

13.63 seconds

Top Speed

155 MPH - Electronically Limited

155 MPH - Electronically Limited

Skidpad:

0.91g

0.86g

Breaking 60-0:

111 ft.

114 ft.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

0.35

Fuel Consumption City/Hwy:

16/24

16/23

Dimensions

Wheelbase:

107.5"

Length:

176.8"

Width:

70.1"

Height:

54"

Standard Coupe

Standard Cab

Optional Coupe

Optional Cab

Performance & Efficiency

3.2-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine with Double-VANOS "steplessly" variable valve timing

X

X

6 individual throttles, electronically controlled (drive-by-wire), with M Dynamic Driving Control (throttle control)

X

X

Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with on-board diagnostics

X

X

Distributorless electronic ignition system

X

X

6-speed manual transmission with heavy-duty clutch

X

X

Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG)

X

X

Handling, Ride, & Braking

Dynamic Stability Control

X

X

All Season Traction with M Variable Differential Lock

X

X

Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power steering

X

X

Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension and 4-link integral rear suspension

X

X

Aluminum trailing-link assembly rear suspension with new geometry (wider track)

X

X

Independent suspension with M calibration (stiffened dampers, springs, and anti-roll bars; modified rear axle geometry)

X

X

Gas-pressurized front struts and rear shock absorbers

X

X

Massive 4-wheel BMW M vacuum-assisted ventilated disc brakes

X

X

High-performance-tuned anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control

X

X

Exterior

M-style cast-alloy wheels with Satin Chrome finish and safe-stop rim design, 18 x 8.0 front, 18 x 9.0 rear, with asymmetric hump

X

X

225/45ZR-18 front and 255/40ZR-18 rear performance tires

X

X

M Double Spoke forged and polished alloy wheels, 19 x 8 front, 19 x 9.5 rear; 225/40ZR - 19 front performance tires, 255/35ZR - 19 rear performance tires

X

X

Tire Pressure Monitor system

X

X

BMW M-design front and rear body-colored bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers and front-compressible elements

X

X

Xenon low- and high-beam headlights with auto-leveling feature

X

X

Halogen free-form M oval design foglights

X

X

High-pressure liquid headlight cleaning system

X

X

Aluminum hood with "power dome"

X

X

Flared front and rear fenders, including wheel arches; vent gills in front fenders

X

X

M-style side-view mirrors

X

X

Fully lined fabric automatic softtop with glass rear window and electric rear-window defroster

X

Automatic tilt-down of passenger's side-view mirror when vehicle is shifted into reverse gear

X

X

Heated side-view mirrors, windshield washer jets, and door locks

X

X

Rain-sensing windshield wipers with automatic headlight control

X

X

Clear turn-signal lenses, front, side, and rear

X

X

4 polished stainless-steel exhaust tips

X

X

Park Distance Control (rear)

X

X

Metallic paint

X

X

Audio System

Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 10 speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, and 3-channel FM diversity antenna system, pre-wired for 6-CD changer and auxiliary input

X

X

Harman Kardon AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 12 upgraded speakers (including 2 subwoofers), upgraded amplification, and vehicle-speed-sensitive equalization

X

X

In-dash cassette player (in place of CD player - no-cost option; available with optional navigation system)

X

X

Pre-wiring for accessory BMW cellular phone

X

X

Instrumentation & controls

M-design instrument cluster featuring aluminum-finish-ringed instrument dials with gray backgrounds and red needles

X

X

Service Interval Indicator

X

X

Check Control vehicle monitoring system

X

X

Oil temperature gauge

X

X

Variable warning segment on tachometer

X

X

External temperature display

X

X

On-board computer

X

X

On-board navigation system (available with in-dash CD player)

X

X

Interior Seating & Trim

Black Nappa leather upholstery with BMW M cloth seat inserts

X

BMW M front sport seats with adjustable thigh support

X

X

Nappa leather interior

X

X

Titan shadow interior trim

X

X

Aluminum interior trim

X

X

Power-adjustable front seats with 3-setting memory system for driver's seat, safety belt height, and outside mirrors.

X

X

Width-adjustable power front seat backrests with 4-way lumbar support

X

X

Seatback easy-entry feature

X

X

3-stage heated front seats

X

X

Front armrest

X

X

Split fold-down rear seats

X

X

M3-badged doorsills

X

X

Comfort & Convenience

Air conditioning

X

X

Automatic climate control with automatic recirculation

X

X

Micro-filtered ventilation system with replaceable activated charcoal filter

X

X

Power glass 2-way moonroof with remote, one-touch operation and sliding interior sunshade

X

Power front/rear windows with one-touch up/down operation (front only) and rear window vent

X

X

Automatic-dimming inside rear-view mirror

X

X

3-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function M sport steering wheel with fingertip cruise, audio and (accessory) phone controls, M color stitching, and tilt/telescopic adjustment

X

X

Cruise control

X

X

Dual sun visors with vanity mirrors

X

X

Courtesy lights with fade-in/fade-out feature, actuation from remote control

X

X

BMW Ambiance Lighting

X

X

Front and rear map reading lights, separately controllable left/right

X

Front separately controllable left/right reading lights, and front footwell lights

X

Console valet and cupholders

X

X

Ski bag

X

X

Vehicle & Key Memory

X

X

Keyless entry with multi-function remote, 2-step unlocking, remote trunk release

X

X

Electric interior trunk release

X

X

Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit

X

Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit and expandable cargo space when top is raised

X

Rechargeable take-out flashlight in glovebox

X

X

Safety & Security

Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with "smart" dual-stage and dual-threshold deployment, and sensor to help prevent unnecessary passenger's airbag deployment

X

X

Head Protection System (HPS)

X

Rollover Protection System

X

Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags

X

X

Automatic front safety belt pretensioners and force limiters

X

X

Manual height adjustment for front safety belts

X

Automatic height adjustment for front safety belts

X

Child seat automatic safety belt locking device

X

X

Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts

X

X

Central locking system (leaves gas filler door unlocked) and double-lock feature

X

X

Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key, with constantly changing electronic code, is not used)

X

X

Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors

X

X

Battery Safety Terminal

X

X

Automatic fuel cut-off, triggered by airbag deployment

X

X

M Mobility System (includes lifetime BMW Roadside Assistance for tire assistance)

X

X