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2001 3.2i 24V (343 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

M3

Model

M3

Modification

3.2i 24V (343 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

2001

End of production

2006

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

63 l 16.64 US gal
13.86 UK gal

Engine displacement

3246 cm³ 198.08 cu. In.

Power

343 hp (at 7900 rpm)

Torque

365 Nm (at 4900 rpm) 269.21 lb. ft (at 4900 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1655 kg 3648.7 lbs

Length

4492 mm 176.85 in

Width

1780 mm 70.08 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

8J x 18; 9J x 18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

17.9 l/100 km 13.14 US mpg
15.78 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.8 l/100 km 26.73 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg

- Combined

12.1 l/100 km 19.44 US mpg
23.35 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.2 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.35

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

S54B32

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3246 cm³ 198.08 cu. In.

Power

343 hp (at 7900 rpm)

Torque

365 Nm (at 4900 rpm) 269.21 lb. ft (at 4900 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

87 mm 3.43 in

Piston Stroke

91 mm 3.58 in

Compression ratio

11.5

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.83 US qt
4.84 UK qt

Coolant

10 l 10.6 US qt
8.8 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

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

Turning diameter

11 m 36.09 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

225/45 R18; 255/40 R18

Wheel rims

8J x 18; 9J x 18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1655 kg 3648.7 lbs

Max. weight

2100 kg 4629.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

300 l 10.59 cu ft

- Max. roof load

445 kg 981.1 lbs

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BMW M3 Convertible (E46) 3.2i 24V (343 Hp) is made in 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006