E46 M3 North American Specifications
The BMW E46 M3 was launched in October of 2000 by the BMW M branch of Bayerische Motorweke. At that time, the car’s 3.2 L S54 M tuned engine had the highest specific output naturally aspirated engine ever made by BMW for the general public. Available in coupe and convertible body types, this model produces [...]
E46 M3 Vanos
The E46 M3’s S34 engine is equipped with a step-less Double Vanos System. This allows for smooth idling, greater torque, and elastic power from the engine. The double-Vanos system varies the camshaft timing to optimize power output throughout the rev range so that whatever your speed, you will have better performance, improved fuel efficiency, and [...]
2000-2006 E46 M3 North American Spec Overview
In 1999, at the Frankfurt Motor show, the BMW E46 M3 was first shown to the public as a Design Study concept. The final production version was later unveiled the following March at the 2000 Geneva Motor Show. The E46 M3 was actually produced in the normal 3 Series production line at the Regensburg factory [...]
E46 M3 Double Spoke Alloy Wheel
The E46 M3 wheel and tire equipment are top-of-line M5 designs. Period. As a new model, the M Double Spoke design concept, these wheels were sized at 18 x 8.0 in front and 18 x 9.0 in the rear. They are also made of the same Satin Chrome finish as the M5’s wheels. The wheelbase [...]
The S54 E46 M3 Engine
The E46 M3 engine, popularly designated as the S54, shares the familiar layout of other BMW inline 6-cylinder engines. However, in North America, this engine produces about 10 less horsepower than its European version. All of its engineering details, however, are unique and oriented to the very highest level of performance. The M3 engine has [...]
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