Specifications - 2003 BMW M3 CSL E46
General
| Manufacturer |
BMW - Offical Web Page |
| Model |
M3 |
| Version |
[E46] |
| Year |
2003 |
| Production |
Not Available |
| Powertrain Layout |
Not Available |
| Base Price |
Not Available |
| MSRP Range |
Not Available |
Dimensions
| Length |
4492 mm (176.9 in) |
| Width |
1780 mm (70.1 in) |
| Height |
1365 mm (53.7 in) |
| Wheelbase |
2729 mm (107.4 in) |
| Kerb weight |
1385 kg (3053 lb) |
| Weight distribution |
Not Available |
| Front / Rear Track |
Front: 1518 mm (59.8 in)
Rear: 1525 mm (60 in) |
| Ground clearance |
Not Available Not Available |
| Length to Wheelbase Ratio |
1.65 |
Engine
| Engine Manufacturer |
BMW |
| Configuration |
3.2 Liter S6 |
| Construction |
Alloy Head; Iron Block |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC - 4 Valves per Cylinder |
| Displacement |
3246 cc (3.2 liter) (198.083 cu·in) |
| Power |
359.9 PS (355 bhp) (264.7 kw) @ 7900 rpm |
| Torque |
370.0 Nm (273 ft·lb) (37.7 kgm) @ 4900 rpm |
| Bore |
87 mm (3.43 in) |
| Stroke |
91 mm (3.58 in) |
| Bore to Stroke ratio |
0.96 |
| Firing Order |
Not Available |
| Compression Ratio |
11.50:1 |
| Bhp/Liter |
109.4 bhp/liter (1.79 bhp/cu·in) |
| Fuel type |
Not Available |
| Fuel System |
MSS 54HP fuel Injection |
| Redline |
Not Available |
| BMEP |
1432.4 kPa (207.8 psi) |
| Coolant |
Water |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compressor type |
N/A |
| Intercooler |
None |
| Catalytic converter |
Yes |
| Engine location |
Front |
| Engine alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Main Bearings |
Not Available |
| Unitary Capacity |
541 cc/cylinder |
Performance
| Top Speed |
259 km/h |
| 0 - 50 mph |
3.80 sec. |
| 0 - 62 mph |
4.9 sec. |
| 0 - 100 mph |
10.9 sec. |
| 0 - ¼ mile |
13.2 sec. |
| EPA City / Highway / Average [l/100km] |
17.8 l/100km / 8.4 l/100km / 11.9 l/100km |
| EPA City / Highway / Average [MPG] |
Not Available / Not Available / Not Available |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
256.32 bhp/ton |
Aerodynamics
| Drag coefficient |
0.330 |
| Frontal area (m2) |
Not Available |
| Cx |
Not Available |
Chassis & Body
| Version |
E46 |
| Body Style |
Fixed-head coupé |
| Designer |
Not Available |
| Number of doors |
2 |
| Seating Capacity |
Not Available |
| Body / Frame |
Not Available |
| Steering |
Rach & Pinion, PAS |
| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.000 |
| Turning circle |
11.00 m |
| Suspension |
Front: Independent Macpherson strut Coil Springs with Anti-role bar
Rear: Independent Multi-link Coil Springs with Anti-roll bar |
| Brake Type |
Front: Ventilated Disk Brake
Rear: Ventilated Disk Brakes, Servo-assisted with Anti-lock Braking System |
| Brake Size |
Front: 345 mm
Rear: 345 mm |
| Braked Area |
Not Available |
| Wheels |
Front: 8.5J x 19 EH 2 IS 44
Rear: 9.5J x 19 EH 2 IS 27 |
| Tyres |
Front: 235/35 ZR 19
Rear: 265/30 ZR 19 |
| Trunk Space |
Not Available |
Transmission
| Gear Type |
6 Speed Manual |
| Final Drive |
3.62:1 |
| Reverse Gear Ratio |
Not Available |
Other
| CO2 Emissions |
287 g/km Not Available |
| Fuel capacity |
63 liters (16.6 US Gal) (13.9 UK Gal) |
| Numbers Made |
Not Available |
| RAC Rating |
28.2 |
YouTube Videos
2003 BMW M3 CSL E46 User Ratings and Reviews
| Performance |
Rating: 6.9/10 (58 votes cast) |
| Handling |
Rating: 5.6/10 (45 votes cast) |
| Exterior Styling |
Rating: 6.1/10 (46 votes cast) |
| Interior Design |
Rating: 6.7/10 (38 votes cast) |
| Features |
Rating: 5.5/10 (38 votes cast) |
| Reliability |
Rating: 5.2/10 (39 votes cast) |
| Comfort |
Rating: 6.0/10 (41 votes cast) |
| Comments |
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