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General
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| Make |
BMW |
| Model |
2001 E46 M3 |
| Powertrain Layout |
Front Engine / RWD |
| Base Price |
$45 000 |
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Dimensions
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| WheelBase |
2731 mm / 107.5 in |
| Length |
4492 mm / 176.9 in |
| Height |
1372 mm / 54.0 in |
| Width |
1780 mm / 70.1 in |
| Weight |
1570 kg / 3458 lbs |
| Front / Rear Track |
F 1508 mm / 59.4 in
R 1504 mm / 59.2 in |
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Engine
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| Configuration |
Inline 6 |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, 4 Valves / Cylinder |
| Displacement |
3246 cc / 197.9 cu in |
| Power |
255.8 kw / 343.0 bhp @ 7900 rpm |
| Torque |
364.72 nm / 269.0 ft lbs @ 4900 rpm |
| Bore |
87.1 mm / 3.43 in |
| Stroke |
90.9 mm / 3.58 in |
| Compression Ratio |
11.5:1 |
| BHP / Liter |
105.7 bhp |
| Redline |
8000 rpm |
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Transmission
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| Type |
6-Speed Manual |
| Final Drive |
3.62:1 |
| 1st Gear Ratio |
4.23:1 |
| 2nd Gear Ratio |
2.53:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio |
1.67:1 |
| 4th Gear Ratio |
1.23:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio |
1.00:1 |
| 6th Gear Ratio |
0.83:1 |
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Chassis & Body
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| Steering |
Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist |
| Tire Sizes |
F 225/45ZR-18
R 255/40ZR-18 |
| Brake Types |
Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist |
| Brake Size |
F 325 mm / 12.8 in
R 328 mm / 12.9 in |
| Available ABS |
Yes |
| Body Material |
Unit Steel |
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Performance
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| Top Speed |
155.0 mph / 249.6 kph |
| 0 - 30 mph |
1.7 seconds |
| 0 - 60 mph |
4.7 seconds |
| 0 - 100 mph |
11.6 seconds |
| 0 - ¼ mile |
13.6 seconds |
| Lateral Acceleration |
0.91g |
| EPA City / Hwy |
15 / 25 mpg |
