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M3 (E46) Coupé
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Produced
Presently in production.
Engine

6-cylinder in-line with 4-valve technology,
iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head
91,0 / 87,0mm, 3,246cc, compression ratio 11.5
Digital Motor electronics fuel injection
343bhp at 7,900rpm, 365lb.ft at 4,900rpm.

Transmission
Front-engine, rear drive.
25% limited-slip differential variable up to 100% locking action
Suspension

IFS, double jointed spring strut axle, lightweight, with aluminium track control arms,
and anti-roll bar.
IRS, central arm axle with longitudinal control arm and double track control arm, coil springs and dampers, anti roll bar.

steering
Rack-and-pinion steering (16.8:1 ratio), power assisted.
brakes
Compound disc brakes, inner-vented front discs and rear discs,
ABS, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).
Wheels & Tyres
Light-alloy 8 x 18in front wheels with 225/45 ZR18 tyres,
9 x 18in rear wheels with 255/40 ZR18 tyres.
Body
2-door in steel.
Dimensions
Length 4,492mm,
wheelbase 2,725mm,
width 1,780mm,
height 1,372mm,
kerb weight 1,570kg.
Number produced
Presently in production (2002)
UK retail price
Circa £42,000
Performance Figures

Quoted bhp 343
Maximum (mph) 155
0-62mph 5.2
Standing-start KM 24.2
50-75mph in 4th gear 5.3
Overall mpg 23.7
Kerb weight (kg) 1,570