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

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Key specs

BMW M3 Cabriolet 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

What is the body type, BMW M3 Convertible (E46)?Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 4 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?12.1 l/100 km
19.44 US mpg
23.35 UK mpg
8.26 km/l
How fast is the car, 2001 M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.5 sec
0-60 mph: 5.2 sec
How much power, BMW M3 Cabriolet 2001 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?343 Hp, 365 Nm
269.21 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW M3 Cabriolet 2001 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?3.2 l
3246 cm3
198.08 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2001 BMW 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW M3 Convertible (E46) Cabriolet 2001 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2001 BMW M3 Cabriolet?4492 mm
176.85 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2001 BMW M3 Cabriolet?1780 mm
70.08 in.
What is the curb weight, 2001 BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?1655 kg
3648.65 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2001 BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?2100 kg
4629.71 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2001 BMW M3 Cabriolet?300 l
10.59 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2001 BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)?6, manual transmission

BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model M3
Generation M3 Convertible (E46)
Modification (Engine) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)
Start of production 2001 year
End of production 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 17.9 l/100 km 13.14 US mpg
15.78 UK mpg
5.59 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.36 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg
23.35 UK mpg
8.26 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.2 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.8 kg/Hp, 207.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.5 kg/Nm, 220.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 343 Hp @ 7900 rpm.
Power per litre 105.7 Hp/l
Torque 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm. 269.21 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code S54B32
Engine displacement 3246 cm3 198.08 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 87 mm 3.43 in.
Piston Stroke 91 mm 3.58 in.
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l 5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1655 kg 3648.65 lbs.
Max. weight 2100 kg 4629.71 lbs.
Max load 445 kg 981.06 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 300 l 10.59 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4492 mm 176.85 in.
Width 1780 mm 70.08 in.
Height 1363 mm 53.66 in.
Wheelbase 2731 mm 107.52 in.
Front track 1508 mm 59.37 in.
Rear (Back) track 1525 mm 60.04 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.35
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.0 m 36.09 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/45 R18; 255/40 R18
Wheel rims size8J x 18; 9J x 18