BMW M3 (E46) 3.2 CSL Coupe
265 kW360 PS355 hp370 Nm2003–2004
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- Power
- 265 kW 360 PS · 355 hp
- Torque
- 370 Nm 273 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.9 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,385 kg
A 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 265 kW (360 PS) and 370 Nm of torque powers the BMW M3 (E46) 3.2 CSL coupe. In the M3 (E46) 3.2 CSL, power goes to the rear wheels.
No other version of the M3 (E46) matches its output among 4 versions - that is 7% more than the entry 3.2 (North America) (248 kW). The M3 (E46) 3.2 CSL is also the quickest to 100 km/h (4.9 s) and the strongest on torque (370 Nm).
M3 (E46) 3.2 CSL: measurable strengths
- Most powerful version of the M3 (E46): 265 kW (360 PS)
- Quickest 0–100 km/h in the M3 (E46) range: 4.9 s
- Most torque in the range: 370 Nm
- Lightest version of the M3 (E46): 1,385 kg
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 260 PS per tonne
Engine
| Engine code | S54 |
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| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3,200 cm³ 3.2 l · 195 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 265 kW 360 PS · 355 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s 0–62 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,385 kg 3,053 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Coupe |
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| Years | 2003–2004 |
| Generation | M3 (E46) (2000–2006) |
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