The M3 sits on 18-inch M-style alloy wheels (8.0-inch wide front and 9.0-inch wide rear), with appropriately sized high-performance tires (225/45 ZR - 18 front and 255/40 ZR -18 rear).
#STOCK E46 M3 SPECS DRIVER#
Other technical highlights include double VANOS - infinitely-variable timing control on both intake and exhaust camshafts, individual throttle butterflies for each cylinder with drive-by-wire throttle control and M Dynamic Driving Control, which allows the driver to select a 'sport mode' for the throttle, providing quicker response to throttle inputs.Īs is the philosophy with all BMW M cars, any increase in engine performance is matched by increased capability in handling and braking. This will allow the M3 to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in approximately five seconds. Torque will increase as well, to an estimated 255 lb.-ft.
#STOCK E46 M3 SPECS MANUAL#
Based on the contemporary generation BMW 3 Series coupe, known internally as E46, the M3 begins with a more rigid body structure than even it's highly competent predecessor - a car which in race trim, won the Sports Car GT racing championship 3 years in a row.Ī new 3.2-liter inline six-cylinder engine, mated to a six-speed manual transmission, will deliver an estimated 330-horsepower, up from 240 in the previous M3. Following the success of the previous two generations of M3 - production 3 Series models, developed to ultra-high performance standards by BMW M, the Munich-based subsidiary of BMW - the E46 M3 elevated the performance capability even further. The E46 M3 coupe, launched in 2000, was one of the most highly anticipated BMW models ever.
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