BMW M3 Convertible (E46)
3.2i 24V (343 Hp)
2001 – 2006 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed manual
- Power
- 343 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Combined
- 12.1 l/100 km19.4 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Generation
- M3 Convertible (E46)
- Modification (Engine)
- 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)
- Start of production
- 2001
- End of production
- 2006
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Cabriolet
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 17.9 l/100 km13.1 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 8.8 l/100 km26.7 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 12.1 l/100 km19.4 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 5.5 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 5.2 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h155 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 4.8 kg/Hp10.6 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 4.5 kg/Nm13.5 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 343 Hp
- Power at
- 7900 rpm
- Power per litre
- 105.7
- Torque
- 365 Nm269 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4900 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- S54B32
- Engine displacement
- 3246 cm³3246 cm³ (198 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 87 mm3.4 in
- Piston stroke
- 91 mm3.6 in
- Compression ratio
- 11.5 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.5 l1.5 gal
- Coolant
- 10 l2.6 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1655 kg3649 lb
- Max. weight
- 2100 kg4630 lb
- Max load
- 445 kg981 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 300 l79.3 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 63 l16.6 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 4492 mm176.9 in
- Width
- 1780 mm70.1 in
- Height
- 1363 mm53.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 2731 mm107.5 in
- Front track
- 1508 mm59.4 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1525 mm60.0 in
- Drag coefficient (Cd)
- 0.35
- Minimum turning circle
- 11 m36.1 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 6 gears, manual transmission
- Front suspension
- Wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 225/45 R18, 255/40 R18
- Wheel rims size
- 8J x 18, 9J x 18