BMW M3 3.0 Coupe Europe 3.2 MT, Configuration
| Volume | 3.2 l |
| Power | 343 hp |
| Consumption | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 140 mm |
| Front tires | 225/45 R18 |
| Rear tires | 255/40 R18 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | October 2000 — December 2006 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 6 |
| Engine capacity | 3,246 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 5.20 With |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 140 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Signaling | |
| Immobilizer |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,492 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,780 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,372 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm |
| Front track width | 1,508 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,525 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,570 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 2,000 kg |
| Permissible front axle load | 970 kg |
| Permissible rear axle load | 1,140 kg |
| Specific gravity | 4.58 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 63 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 343 hp |
| Maximum power | 252 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 7,900 |
| Maximum torque | 365.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 37.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,900 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 11.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 87.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 91.000 mm |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 17.80 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 8.40 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 11.90 l/100 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 287.0 g/km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Adaptive power steering | |
| Electric power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Sports suspension |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 18x8J |
| Rear discs | 18x9J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 225/45 R18 |
| Rear wheels | 255/40 R18 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Headlight washers | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Light sensor | NULL |
| Xenon headlights |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rain sensor |
Roof
| Adjustable sunroof |
Body painting
| Metallic body paint |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| On-board computer | |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
Interior design
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Sports seats | |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Seat position memory |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Tire pressure drop indicator |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | Harman/Kardon audio system |
| CD changer |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors |