BMW M3 (E46) 3.2 (North America) Coupe
248 kW337 PS333 hp355 Nm2000–2006
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- Power
- 248 kW 337 PS · 333 hp
- Torque
- 355 Nm 262 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 3,200 cm³
A 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 248 kW (337 PS) and 355 Nm of torque powers the BMW M3 (E46) 3.2 (North America) coupe. In the M3 (E46) 3.2 (North America), power goes to the rear wheels.
This is the entry point among the 4 versions of the M3 (E46); the range-topping 3.2 CSL (265 kW) has 7% more power.
Engine
| Engine code | S54 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3,200 cm³ 3.2 l · 195 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 248 kW 337 PS · 333 hp |
| Torque | 355 Nm 262 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2000–2006 |
| Generation | M3 (E46) (2000–2006) |
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