BMW M3 e46

The BMW M3 e46 is the automobile platform that had replaced the e36. It became the basis of the 1999 up to the present 3-series cars until it was replaced by the BMW M3 e90. This vehicle carried an Inline 6 DOHC engine with 4 valves/cylinder with a displacement of 3245 cc or 198.0 cu. in. This engine generated 343.0 bhp at 7900 rpm and 269.0 lb-ft of torque. It reached a redline at 8000 rpm and was paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with direct-drive 6th gear. It has a top speed of 249.4 kph or 155.0 mph and a lateral acceleration of 0.91 g. Fuel economy data for this car are 15 mpg on city and 25 mpg on highway as per EPA ratings.

The e46 comes in a wheelbase that measures 107.5 in, length of 176.9 in, width of 70.1 in, height of 54.0 in and weight of 3400 lbs. Its front track measures 59.4 in while its rear track measures 59.2 in. The e46 has unit steel body frame and used rack and pinion with power assist steering. It has vented discs with vacuum assist and ABS in its front brakes that measure 12.8 in and vented discs on the rear brakes that measure 12.9 in.