What engine does the E46 M3 use?

What engine does the E46 M3 use?

S54 straight-six engine
The E46 M3 is powered by the S54 straight-six engine and has a 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 5.1 seconds for the coupé, with either the manual or SMG-II transmission.

Will the BMW E46 330ci become a classic?

Registered. No the E46 will not BECOME a classic in the FUTURE. It already is a classic and has been for some time.

How many miles will a E46 M3 last?

If properly maintained, you can probably expect to get about 100,000 miles out of the typical E46 before major repairs start to become an issue.

Can you turbo a E46 M3?

For those people, there are turbos. Horsepower Freaks has a bunch of turbo kits that they can put on the E46, which makes it even better than when it came from the factory. And holy cow it makes it sound amazing too.

What kind of engine does BMW M3 E46 have?

The BMW M3 E46 Engine. Outstanding performance is provided by the typical BMW M Series 6-cylinder engine. The 3.2-litre S54B32 engine built on the legacy of its predecessor. Nevertheless, it was an almost entirely new development.

When did the BMW E46 coupe come out?

The BMW M3 E46 Coupé took the hearts of real sports car fans by storm when it launched in 2000. With a low weight construction and the high-rev concept of its inline 6-cylinder engine, for many it embodied a return to the virtues of the iconic BMW M3 E30.

What are the characteristics of the BMW E46?

M3 enthusiasts associate three characteristics with the E46 factory code: pure driving pleasure, beguiling sound and a legendary special model. AN M3 FOR THE MILLENNIUM.

What’s the latest generation of the BMW M3?

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