BMW M3 3.2 Manual (343 hp)

Generation 3 (E46) · 1999–2006

General

Turning circle
11 m

Body

Body type
Cabriolet
Number of seats
4

Dimensions

Width
1780 mm
Length
4492 mm
Height
1370 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Boot volume (min)
300 L
Curb weight
1730 kg
Gross weight
2100 kg
Payload
445 kg
Boot volume (max)
300 L

Engine

Bore
87 mm
Stroke
91 mm
Engine type
Petrol
Engine capacity
3,246 cm³
Engine power
343 hp
Max power RPM
up to 7,900 rpm
Maximum torque
365 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Max torque RPM
up to 4,900 rpm

Transmission

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

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Lever, Shock absorbers, Spring, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent, Multi-link, Spring, Anti-roll Bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc

Performance

Maximum speed
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.5 s
Cruising range
from 350 to 720 km

Fuel Economy

Fuel grade
98 octane
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 tank capacity
63 L

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