BMW M3 Cabrio (Apr-2001 – Nov-2006)
Cabrio, 2 doors, 4 seats
Petrol (Gasoline), Straight 6, 3246 ccm
343 Hp @ 7900 rpm / 252 kW @ 7900 rpm
365 Nm @ 4900 rpm
5,5 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 250 km/h
Urban: 20,6 l/100km
Highway: 9,5 l/100km
Mixed: 13,6 l/100km
63750 Euro
Equipped with straight 6 petrol (gasoline) engine with 3246 ccm capacity it produces 343 Hp and 252 kW power at 7900 rpm and 365 Nm torque at 4900 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5,5 s
General info
| Brand | BMW |
| Model series | 3 Series (E46) M3 Cabrio (04/01 – 11/06) |
| Model | M3 Cabrio |
| Internal code | E46 |
| Model start | Apr-2001 |
| Model end | Nov-2006 |
| Model series start | Apr-2001 |
| Model series end | Nov-2006 |
| Body type | Cabrio |
| Vehicle class | Compact executive car (D) |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Number of seats | 4 |
Performance and Emissions
Equipped with straight 6 petrol (gasoline) engine with 3246 ccm capacity it produces 343 Hp and 252 kW power at 7900 rpm and 365 Nm torque at 4900 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5,5 s
| Power | 252 kW / 343 hp @ 7900 rpm |
| Torque | 365 Nm @ 4900 rpm |
| Acceleration | 5,5 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
| Fuel consumption city | 20,6 l/100km |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9,5 l/100km |
| Fuel consumption mixed | 13,6 l/100km |
| CO2 emissions | |
| Emissions category | Euro 4 |
| Fuel tank size | 63 l |
Official fuel consumption is 20,6 l/100km in the city, 9,5 l/100km on the highway and 13,6 l/100km in the mixed circle. Emission category is Euro 4 with carbon dioxide emissions on the Super Plus fuel type
Dimensions & Weights
| Wheelbase | 2731 mm |
| Length | 4492 mm |
| Width | 1780 mm |
| Height | 1372 mm |
| Turning circle | 11,0 m |
| Luggage volume | 300 l |
| Curb weight | 1730 kg |
| Gross weight | 2100 kg |
| Payload | 370 kg |
| Towing capacity braked 12% | 1700 kg |
| Towing capacity unbracked | 730 kg |
| Vertical load | 75 kg |
| Roof load | – |
Engine
| Engine type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel type | Super Plus |
| Injection type | Indirect injection |
| Fuel system | |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Cylinders | Straight 6 |
| Capacity | 3246 ccm |
| Valve gear | |
| Valves total | 24 valves total, 4 per cylinder |
Transmission
| Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive |
| Gearbox type | Manual transmission, 6 speed |
| Start / stop system | – |
| Shift indicator | – |
Suspension, brakes and tyres
For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has coil springs front suspension and coil springs rear suspension with discs brakes on the front axle and discs on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 225/45r18zr front and 255/40r18zr rear.
| Front suspension | Coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brake | Discs |
| Tire size front | 225/45R18ZR |
| Tire size rear | 255/40R18ZR |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Tire pressure control designation | Direct measurement (Sensor) |
| Runflat | – |
| Runflat designation |
Safety equipment
| Airbag driver | Standard |
| Airbag passenger | Standard |
| Front side airbag | Standard |
| Front side airbag designation | |
| Rear side airbag | 320 Euro |
| Rear side airbag designation | |
| Front head airbag | – |
| Front head airbag designation | |
| Rear head airbag | – |
| Rear head airbag designation | |
| Airbag Other | – |
| Airbag Other designation | |
| Airbag deactivation | – |
| Airbag deactivation designation | |
| Pre-crash system | – |
| Pre-Crash system designation | |
| 3-point belt rear center | – |
| 3-point belt rear center – designation | |
| Rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear head restraints | – |
| Active headrests | – |
| Isofix | Standard |
| Isofix designation | |
| Child seat integrated | – |
| ABS | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| Brake assist designation | Dynamic Brake Control |
| City emergency brake assist | – |
| Emergency brake Assist | – |
| Collision warning | – |
| Cornering brake control | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Drive slip regulation | ASC+T (Automatic stability control with traction control) |
| Electronic stability program | Standard |
| Driving dynamics control | Dynamic Stability Control III |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control – Trailer | – |
| Charging status check | – |
| Brake light dynamic | – |
| Brake light dynamic designation | |
| Active steering | – |
| Fog lights | Standard |
| Cornering | – |
| Headlights | – |
| Variable light distribution | – |
| Xenon headlights | 790 Euro |
| LED headlights | – |
| Laser headlights | – |
| Light sensor | Package |
| Rain sensor | Package |
| Auto distance control | – |
| Automatic distance control designation | |
| Traffic jam assistant | – |
| Night view assist | – |
| Pedestrian detection | – |
| Drowsiness detection | – |
| Lane departure | – |
| Lane change assistant | – |
| Emergency assistant | – |
| Intersection assistant | – |
| Intersection assistant | – |
| Pedestrian protection system | – |
| Traffic sign recognition | – |
| Head-up display (HUD) | – |
| Speed limiter | – |
| High-beam assistant | – |
Warranty
| Warranty (vehicle) | No |
| Paint warranty | No / ab Mj. 2004: 3 Years |
| Rust warranty | 6 Years / ab Mj.2004: 12 Years |
| Additional warranty | Mobilitätsgarantie: 5 Jahre europaweit für alle Erst- und Folgehalter ab Erstzulassung |
Prices and additional equipment
| Base price | 63750 Euro |
| Air conditioner | Standard |
| Central locking system | Standard |
| Window lifter electr. Front | Standard |
| Window lifter electr. Rear | Standard |
| Parking aid | 400 Euro |
| Parking aid designation | Rear |
| Parking assistant | – |
| Trailer assist | – |
| Hill start assist | – |
| Radio | 650 Euro |
| Radio designation | Business |
| Navigation | 2150 Euro |
| Navigation designation | Color display |
| Emergency function | Package |
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Leather interior | Standard |
| Metallic paint | 750 Euro |
