BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia BMW 3 Series (E46) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia BMW 3-Series (E46) A facelifted BMW E46 Manufacturer BMW Production 1998–2006 Assembly Leipzig, Germany Munich, Germany Regensburg, Germany Rosslyn, South Africa Cairo, Egypt Kaliningrad, Russia Shenyang, China + Predecessor BMW E36 Successor BMW E90 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_3_Series_(E46)&printable=yes (1 of 32)23/07/2009 5:46:12 PM BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Class Compact executive car Body style(s) 2-door coupe 2-door convertible 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / All-wheel drive Platform BMW E46 Engine(s) 1.6/1.9 L I4; 1.9 L I4; 2.0 L I4; 2.0/2.2 L I6; 2.5 L I6; 2.8/3.0 L I6; 3.2 L I6; 2.0 L TD I4; 2.9 L TD I6 Transmission(s) 5-speed sequential manual 6-speed sequential manual 6-speed automatic 5-speed semi-automatic 5-speed automatic Wheelbase 107.3 in (2725 mm) Length Sedan: 176.0 in (4470 mm) Wagon: 176.3 in (4478 mm) Convertible & Coupe: 176.7 in (4488 mm) Width Sedan & Wagon: 68.5 in (1740 mm) Convertible & Coupe: 69.2 in (1758 mm) http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_3_Series_(E46)&printable=yes (2 of 32)23/07/2009 5:46:12 PM BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Height Sedan: 55.7 in (1415 mm) 2000-02 325i Wagon: 55.5 in (1410 mm) 2000-02 325xi Wagon: 56.3 in (1430 mm) Convertible: 54.0 in (1372 mm) Coupe: 53.9 in (1369 mm) xi Sedan: 56.5 in (1435 mm) Fuel capacity 16.6 US gal (63 L; 14 imp gal) Related BMW M3 BMW X3 The BMW 3 series is a compact executive car developed and produced by BMW. The fourth generation 3 series, the E46, was produced from 1998 where it succeeded the BMW E36 until it was replaced by the BMW E90 in 2006. The E46 was released in 1998 to worldwide markets (excluding the United States) in the sedan body style. In 1999, a coupé and touring body style became available to all markets, and the sedan was released in the United States. A convertible and compact body style was released in 2000. The E46 experienced enormous success in all markets [ ] and was widely considered the performance benchmark of its class. 1 The record selling [ ] year for the E46 chassis was 2002, when 561,249 vehicles were sold worldwide. 2 BMW M GmbH produced a high performance variant of the E46 chassis, designated the M3. This version had a larger, more powerful engine, sportier suspension, a limited slip differential, and various aesthetic modifications. The M3 was released in 2001 and was http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_3_Series_(E46)&printable=yes (3 of 32)23/07/2009 5:46:12 PM BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia available only in the coupé and convertible body style. It was offered with two transmissions; a standard 6 speed manual, or an optional sequential manual gearbox. Contents ● 1 Design ❍ 1.1 Exterior design ❍ 1.2 Powertrain and engine design ■ 1.2.1 Petrol engines ■ 1.2.2 Diesel engines ● 2 Models ❍ 2.1 316 ❍ 2.2 318 ■ 2.2.1 Diesel ❍ 2.3 320 ■ 2.3.1 Diesel ❍ 2.4 323 ❍ 2.5 328 ❍ 2.6 325 ❍ 2.7 330 ■ 2.7.1 Diesel ● 3 Trim levels ❍ 3.1 North American market ■ 3.1.1 Premium package (ZPP) http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_3_Series_(E46)&printable=yes (4 of 32)23/07/2009 5:46:12 PM BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ■ 3.1.2 Sports package (ZSP) ■ 3.1.3 Cold weather package (ZCW) ■ 3.1.4 Performance package (ZHP) ❍ 3.2 Canadian market differences ■ 3.2.1 Luxury package ❍ 3.3 European markets ■ 3.3.1 ES ■ 3.3.2 SE ■ 3.3.3 M Sport ■ 3.3.4 M Clubsport ● 4 Model nomenclature ❍ 4.1 "i" ■ 4.1.1 "xi" ❍ 4.2 "Ci" ❍ 4.3 "Cic" ❍ 4.4 "iT" ❍ 4.5 "ti" (Compact) ● 5 Changes by Model Year ❍ 5.1 Mid-year 1998 (MY 99) ❍ 5.2 1999 ❍ 5.3 2000 ■ 5.3.1 Mid-year 2000 (9/99) ❍ 5.4 2001 http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_3_Series_(E46)&printable=yes (5 of 32)23/07/2009 5:46:12 PM BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ■ 5.4.1 Mid-year 2001 (3/01) ❍ 5.5 2002 ■ 5.5.1 Mid-year 2002 (9/02) ❍ 5.6 2003 ■ 5.6.1 Mid-year 2003 (3/03) ■ 5.6.2 Mid-year 2003 (6/03) ■ 5.6.3 Mid-year 2003 (9/03) ■ 5.6.4 Mid-year 2003 (10/03) ❍ 5.7 2004 ❍ 5.8 2005 ■ 5.8.1 Mid-year 2005 (5/05) ● 6 SULEV ● 7 E46 M3 ❍ 7.1 E46 M3 CSL ❍ 7.2 North American competition package (ZCP) ● 8 Gallery ● 9 References ● 10 External links Design Exterior design The E46 was developed as a modern replacement for the aging BMW E36 chassis. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_3_Series_(E46)&printable=yes (6 of 32)23/07/2009 5:46:12 PM BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia DesignWorksUSA was contracted by BMW to work alongside BMW Group's in house [ ] design team to create the exterior body work. 3 Based on the E36 body shell, the design team put an emphasis on improving aerodynamics and increasing the cars aggressive [ ] stance. 3 Powertrain and engine design An emphasis was put on reducing unsprung weight and structural rigidity rather than increasing power output - the highest displacement model at release, the E46 328, had [ ] only 3 horsepower more than the E36 328. 4 To counter this small power increase, the [ ] body shell of the E46 was claimed by BMW to be 70% more rigid than the E36's, 4 and aluminum suspension components were used increasingly in order to decrease unsprung [ ] [ ] weight. 4 In tune with BMW's core values 5 , the E46 was released with a front engined [ ][ ] rear-wheel drive layout with 50/50 weight distribution. 4 6 This balance allows for optimal handling in regards to the drive train layout. Petrol engines 0- 100 km/ Volume [7] Engine [8] [9] Power Torque [10] Model Production (in cc) Type h (0-62 mph) 101 bhp 111 ft·lb 316i/Ci M43B16 1998-2005 1596 I4, 8v (75 kW; f 12.7 s 102 PS) (150 N·m) 104 bhp 122 ft·lb 316i M43TUB19 1998-2001 1895 I4, 8v (78 kW; f 12.4 s 105 PS) (165 N·m) http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_3_Series_(E46)&printable=yes (7 of 32)23/07/2009 5:46:12 PM BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia N42B18 2001-2004 113 bhp 129 ft·lb 316i/ti 1796 I4, 16v (84 kW; f 10.9 s N46B18 2004-2005 115 PS) (175 N·m) 116 bhp 129 ft·lb 318i/Ci M43TUB19 1998-2001 1895 I4, 8v (87 kW; f 10.4 s 118 PS) (175 N·m) N42B20 2002-2003 141 bhp 318i/Ci/ti (105 kW; 9.3 s 2004-2005 143 PS) 148 ft·lb 1995 I4, 16v f N46B20 148 bhp (201 N·m) 318Ci 2005-2007 (110 kW; 9.2 s 150 PS) 148 bhp 140 ft·lb 320i M52TUB20 1998-2000 1991 (110 kW; f 9.9 s 150 PS) (190 N·m) 168 bhp 155 ft·lb 320i/Ci M54B22 2001-2007 2171 (125 kW; f 8.2 s 170 PS) (210 N·m) 170 bhp 181 ft·lb 323i/Ci M52TUB25 1998-2000 (127 kW; f 8.0 s 172 PS) (245 N·m) 184 bhp 325i/xi/ 175 ft·lb M54B25 2001-2005 2494 (137 kW; f 7.3 s Ci/ti (US) 187 PS) (237 N·m) 325i/Ci 184 bhp 175 ft·lb SULEV M56B25 2002-2005 (137 kW; f 7.3 s (US) 187 PS) (237 N·m) 325i/xi/ 192 bhp 181 ft·lb Ci/ti M54TUB25 2001-2007 2494 (143 kW; f 7.2 s (EUR) 195 PS) (245 N·m) I6, 24v 193 bhp 206 ft·lb 328i/Ci M52TUB28 1998-2000 2793 (144 kW; f 6.6 s 196 PS) (279 N·m) 225 bhp 214 ft·lb 330i/xi/Ci 2000-2007 (168 kW; f 6.3 s 228 PS) (290 N·m) M54B30 2979 330i/Ci 235 bhp 222 ft·lb ZHP (US 2003-2006 (175 kW; f 5.8 s Only) 238 PS) (301 N·m) http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_3_Series_(E46)&printable=yes (8 of 32)23/07/2009 5:46:12 PM BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 333 bhp 262 ft·lb M3 (US) 2001-2006 (248 kW; f 5.0 s 338 PS) (355 N·m) 343 bhp M3 269 ft·lb S54B32 2001-2006 3246 (256 kW; f 4.8 s (EUR) 348 PS) (365 N·m) 355 bhp 273 ft·lb M3 CSL 2003-2004 (265 kW; f 4.8 s 360 PS) (370 N·m) 350 bhp M3 GTR 269 ft·lb 2001 (261 kW; f (Street) 355 PS) (365 N·m) 3997 V8, 32v 400 bhp M3 GTR 271 ft·lb 2001-2005 (298 kW; f (Race) 406 PS) (367 N·m) Diesel engines 0- Volume 100 km/h Model Engine Production Type Power Torque (in cc) (0-62 mph) 113 bhp I4, 195 ft·lb 318d/td M47D20 2001-2005 1951 (84 kW; f 10.7 s 16v 115 PS) (264 N·m) 134 bhp I4, 207 ft·lb 320d M47D20 1999-2001 1951 (100 kW; f 9.9 s 16v 136 PS) (281 N·m) 148 bhp 320d/ I4, 243 ft·lb M47TUD20 2001-2007 1995 (110 kW; f 8.8 s cd/td 16v 150 PS) (329 N·m) 181 bhp 288 ft·lb M57D30 1999-2003 2926 (135 kW; f 7.8 s (390 N·m) 330d/ I6, 184 PS) xd/cd 24v 201 bhp 302 ft·lb M57TUD30 2004-2007 2993 (150 kW; f 7.2 s 204 PS) (409 N·m) http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BMW_3_Series_(E46)&printable=yes (9 of 32)23/07/2009 5:46:12 PM BMW 3 Series (E46) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Models 316 The 316 was introduced in 1999 with the lowest output engine available in the E46, the [11] 1.9l BMW M43 producing 105 hp (78 kW) and 165 N·m (37 lbf).