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BMW M3

E46 BMW M3 2001–2006

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What it came with

  • 3.2L inline-six (S54)1,2,3

    333 hp at 7,900 rpm, 262 lb-ft

Transmissions
6-speed manual3,2, 6-speed SMG automated manual3,2
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive3
Trims
Coupe1,2, Convertible4,2
Packages
Competition Package2,3, Premium Package (2003)5
  • Acceleration: 0–60 mph in 4.8 seconds for the 2006 manual coupe, by BMW as quoted by Edmunds6
  • Weight: 3,415 lb for the 2003 and 2006 manual coupes7,6
  • Size: 176.8 in long on a 107.5 in wheelbase, for the 2003 coupe7
  • Engine speed: The S54 six revs to 8,500 rpm, and every car has a limited-slip differential8

Sources

  1. BMW of North America (2001 M coupe)
  2. Edmunds 2006 review
  3. Wikipedia (M3)
  4. Edmunds 2001 review
  5. Edmunds 2003 M3 review
  6. Edmunds 2006 M3 specs
  7. Edmunds 2003 M3 specs
  8. ECS Tuning E46 M3 buyer's guide