BMW M3 (E46) S54 Coupe
252 kW343 PS338 hp365 Nm2000–2006
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- Power
- 252 kW 343 PS · 338 hp
- Torque
- 365 Nm 269 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.2 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,565 kg
The BMW M3 (E46) M3 uses a six-cylinder petrol engine rated at 252 kW (343 PS) and 365 Nm of torque, in coupe form. The M3 (E46) M3 pairs rear-wheel drive with a six-speed manual gearbox.
Within the M3 (E46) line-up of 4 versions, it delivers 2% more power than the entry 3.2 (North America) (248 kW) and 13 kW less than the 3.2 CSL (265 kW). On paper, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 s, tops out at 250 km/h, tips the scales at 1,565 kg and has 219 PS per tonne to work with.
Where the M3 (E46) M3 stands out
- Sports-car acceleration: 0–100 km/h in 5.2 s
- Top speed of 250 km/h
Engine
| Engine code | S54 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 252 kW 343 PS · 338 hp |
| Torque | 365 Nm 269 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,565 kg 3,450 lb |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2000–2006 |
| Generation | M3 (E46) (2000–2006) |
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