BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 2001

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.2i 24V (343 Hp)

Start of production

2001 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Cabriolet

Seats

Doors

End of production

2006 year

Engine

Power

343 Hp @ 7900 rpm.

Power per litre

105.7 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

11.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

365 Nm @ 4900 rpm.

Engine displacement

3246

Cylinder Bore

87 mm

Piston Stroke

91 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l

Coolant

10 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1525 mm

Width

1780 mm

Height

1363 mm

Length

4492 mm

Front track

1508 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

Wheelbase

2731 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.5 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.1 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.2 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

445 kg

Kerb Weight

1655 kg

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

300 l

Max. weight

2100 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

8J x 18; 9J x 18

Tires size

225/45 R18; 255/40 R18

BMW M3 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)