2000 - BMW - M3

Technical Specs of This Model
1. M3 1993
2. M3 1986
3. M3 2000
General Information
Make BMW
Model M3
Production Year 2000
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E46
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2731 mm     (107,5 in)
Front Track 1508 mm     (59,4 in)
Rear Track 1525 mm     (60 in)
Length 4492 mm     (176,9 in)
Width 1780 mm     (70,1 in)
Height 1372 mm     (54 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,64
Weight 1570 kg     (3458,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 63 litre   (13,9 Imp gal ,  16,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,33
Frontal Area 2,09
Cx 0,69
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3246 cc     (198,08 cu in)
Bore 87 mm     (3,43 in)
Stroke 91 mm     (3,58 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,96
Unitary Capacity 541 cc/cylinder    (33,01 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 11,5 : 1
Fuel System Type MSS54 fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 338 HP     (252 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 7900 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 365 N.m     (269,4 lb.ft ,  37,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 304,7 N.m    (7900 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 215,3 HP/ton    (160,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 104,1 HP/litre    (77,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 287 g/km
Fuel Consumption 17.8/8.4/11.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 4,8 s
0 - 100 km/h 5,2 s
0 - 160 km/h 11,5 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,4 s    @ 172 km/h    (107 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 23,7 s    @ 224 km/h    (139 mph)
Top Speed 257 km/h   (159,7 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 0,83 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,62 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,2
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 325 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 328 mm
Wheels (front) 8J x 18
Wheels (rear) 9J x 18
Tyres (front) 225/45 ZR 18
Tyres (rear) 255/40 ZR 18