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M3 (E46) specs

BMW M3 (E46) 3.2 Convertible

252 kW343 PS338 hp365 Nm2000–2006

petrol · Convertible · engine S54

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Power
252 kW 343 PS · 338 hp
Torque
365 Nm 269 lb-ft
Displacement
3,200 cm³

The BMW M3 (E46) 3.2 petrol uses a 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 252 kW (343 PS) and 365 Nm of torque, in convertible form. In the M3 (E46) 3.2 petrol, power goes to the rear wheels.

Its output sits mid-range among the 4 versions: 2% up on the entry 3.2 (North America) (248 kW), 13 kW below the 3.2 CSL (265 kW).

Engine

Engine codeS54
FuelPetrol
Displacement3,200 cm³ 3.2 l · 195 cu in
Cylinders6
Power252 kW 343 PS · 338 hp
Torque365 Nm 269 lb-ft
DriveRear-wheel drive

Production

Body typeConvertible
Years2000–2006
GenerationM3 (E46) (2000–2006)

BMW S54 engine All M3 (E46) versions All BMW spec sheets

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