The BMW 3 Series (E46) is the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars manufactured by German automaker BMW. Produced from 1997 to 2006, it was the successor to the E36 3 Series, which ceased production in 2000.

In the United States, the E46 M3 competed in the 2000 American Le Mans Series GT category and finished third in the championship. The straight-six engine was viewed as uncompetitive compared to the Porsche 996 GT3, therefore BMW began to develop a new M3 racing car based around a more powerful engine.

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Mar 13, 2020 · The E46 generation of BMW M3 was introduced for the 2001 model year. This latest M3 was part of the E46 3 Series and was powered by BMW's S54 3.2L straight six engine, which produced 338hp. Two body styles were built, a coupe and a convertible.

The BMW M3 E46 Coupé took the hearts of real sports car fans by storm when it launched in 2000. With a low weight construction and the high-rev concept of its inline 6-cylinder engine, for many it embodied a return to the virtues of the iconic BMW M3 E30.

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Aug 5, 2020 · Some people consider the E46-generation BMW M3 the greatest M car ever built. Its stylish, understated looks, combined with a world-class straight-six engine and expertly tuned chassis...

3 days ago · In this this review, we dive deep into what makes the E46 M3 special, exploring its high-revving, naturally aspirated engine, the engaging handling and practical performance. We will also...

Mar 3, 2025 · The E46 M3 packed the S54 straight-six engine, which also powered the Z3 M and the Z4 M. The engine produced 338 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque and was available with either a 6-speed ...

Dec 18, 2024 · October 2000 was marked by the presentation of a new generation of the legendary car model BMW M3 E46, which was equipped with a new power unit with six cylinders and had 3.2 liters of displacement. This generation was designed to replace the E36 in cabriolet and coupe bodies of the M3 lineup.