BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 2000

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.2i 24V (343 Hp)

Start of production

2000 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

2003 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

1372 mm

Length

4492 mm

Front track

1508 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

Wheelbase

2731 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.2 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

4.4 kg/Hp, 229.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 244.1 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.4 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.9 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Volume and Weight

Max load

505 kg

Kerb Weight

1495 kg

Fuel tank capacity

63 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Max. weight

2000 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

Ventilated discs

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)