BMW M3 3.3 Manual (343 hp)

Generation 3 (E46) · 1999–2006

General

Car class
D
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
4
Body type
Cabriolet

Dimensions

Length
4488 mm
Width
1757 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Front track
1508 mm
Rear track
1525 mm
Boot volume (min)
300 L
Curb weight
1660 kg
Gross weight
2100 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,246 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
365 Nm
Max torque RPM
4,900 rpm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
11.5
Bore
87.0 mm
Stroke
91.0 mm
Engine code
S54B32
Engine model
S54B32
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine power
343 hp
Max power (kW)
252 kW
Max power RPM
7,900 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
6
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
225/40 R18, 225/45 R17
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA72.6 5x120 mm
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc

Performance

Maximum speed
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.2 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
63 L
City fuel consumption
17.9 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
8.8 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
12.1 l/100 km
Fuel grade
95 octane

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