2001
BMW M3 (E46)
The E46 M3's S54 inline-six engine — naturally aspirated, 3.2 litres, 343 hp, revving to 8,000 rpm — is considered the finest high-revving six-cylinder engine ever fitted to a BMW road car.
Performance Saloon
Shared Parts
Bilstein B8 Shock Absorber
Bilstein GmbH
Bosch 0280156044 Fuel Injector
Bosch GmbH
Sachs SRE Performance Clutch Kit
Sachs (ZF Aftermarket)
Recaro Sportster CS Racing Seat
Recaro Automotive Seating GmbH
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Tyre
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
BMW SMG II / SMG III Sequential Manual Gearbox
BMW AG / Drexler
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Tyre
Michelin Group
BMW S54 3.2L DOHC I6
BMW AG
Getrag 5-Speed Manual (BMW)
Getrag Corporate Group
KW Variant 3 Coilover Kit
KW Automotive GmbH
Ferodo DS3000 Racing Brake Pads
Ferodo (Federal-Mogul / Tenneco)
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 3.2L S54 DOHC Inline-6 (24v) |
| Displacement | 3,246 cc |
| Horsepower | 343 hp @ 7,900 rpm |
| Torque | 365 Nm @ 4,900 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual / SMG Sequential |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline (Premium) |
| Fuel Economy | 11.5 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 4.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h (limited) |
| Length | 4,492 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,365 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,570 kg |
| MSRP Range | $48,000 (2001 US) |