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| What is the body type? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 11.9 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 4.9 sec |
| How much power? | 360 Hp, 370 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 3.2 l 3246 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4492 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1780 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1310 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1800 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 410 l |
| How many gears? | 6 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M3 |
| Generation | M3 (E46) |
| Modification (Engine) | CSL 3.2i 24V (360 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 17.8 l/100 km 13.21 US mpg 15.87 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg 33.63 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 11.9 l/100 km 19.77 US mpg 23.74 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 3.6 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 360 Hp @ 7900 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 110.9 Hp/l |
| Torque | 370 Nm @ 4900 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | S54B32 |
| Engine displacement | 3246 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 87 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 91 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1310 kg |
| Max. weight | 1800 kg |
| Max load | 490 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 410 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4492 mm |
| Width | 1780 mm |
| Height | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2731 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.0 m |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/35 R19; 265/30 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | R19 |
