That generates 333hp and 270 lbft of torque and goes from 060 in 5 seconds. Bmws sequential manual gearbox is a major technical achievement. Now, thanks to the miracle of depreciation, an e46 m3 and all its 333 horsepower naturally. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect m3 for you. To get those blistering 060 launches, you cant be shifting gears. Although the bmw m3 received some major changes throughout its lifetime, it never lost its status as the benchmark. Bmw 330ci e46 0 60 mph, 0 100 kph, quarter mile 14 mile and 33 other acceleration times. Bmw 060 times bmw m2, m3, m4, m5, m6, x3, x5, x6 and 335i. A high performance version of the standard 3series, the m3 is a product of bmw s inhouse motorsport division, m gmbh. The smg is one of the best semiautomatic transmissions out there today and takes much of its technology from the f1 race track. View the most accurate bmw 060 times and 14 mile times for all bmw models from the most popular car magazine sources. The m3 was introduced in late 2000 and was produced in coupe and convertible body styles only. Bmw m3 3 series e46 2001 to 2006 production 20012006 85,744 built assembly regensburg, germany body style 2door coupe 2door convertible engine 3. The conclusion i draw is the e92 m3 has traction problems offtheline slower 030 time.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. When the 6 speed manual m3 is tested instead of the smg version there is at least. Bmw e46 3series club supercharged bmw 330ci e46 drive. The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine with either a 6speed manual or a 6speed smgii automated manual transmission. In response to the above, im curious if smg iii even exists, and if it does, how long it would be used for.
Capped with a sixspeed manual transmission, all that horsepower and the 262 poundfeet of torque at 4,900 rpm is good enough to propel the 3,781pound m3 convertible to 60 mph in just 5. Bmw will not offer the m3 in a steptronic automatic. We have 407 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 202 1. Detailed features and specs for the used 2002 bmw m3 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The initial model was available in a coupe body style, with a convertible body style added soon after. Shop bmw m3 vehicles for sale in kissimmee, fl at cars. M3 models have been derived from the subsequent generations of the bmw 3 series.
When it comes to performance cars, little carry the same iconic legacy the bmw m3 does. Allwheel drive, last available in the e30 3 series, was reintroduced for the e46 on the 325xi, 330xi and 330xd models. View the most accurate bmw 0 60 times and 14 mile times for all bmw models from the most popular car magazine sources. Supercharged bmw m3 e46 supercharged s54 engine vfengineeringvf570 supercharger kit 545hp. Bmw s fabulous m3 will no doubt, still be one sought after used vehicle on the market. Used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale cargurus. One being the smg automated manual with paddle shifters, which is to be avoided like the plague. However before i go on and on about smg its important to remember that its not an automatic with manual controls but a real clutchless manual transmission similar to whats in the bmw williams f1 car.
Autotrader has 29 bmw m3s for sale, including a used 2002 bmw m3 convertible and a used 2002 bmw m3 coupe. It was the only significant change to the m product lineup for 2002, but it is newsworthy. If its not a manual bmw, then you will probably like the smg. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the 3 series, developed by bmws inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire.
Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. All of the cars ive owned with except for my commuter cars were manual transmission cars with two exceptions my 2002 bmw m3 smg and my current ride, my. The i6 in the e46 m3 is one of the better ones bmw ever made. New for the year, an optional sequential manual gearbox smg provides formula onestyle paddle shifting on the steering wheel and reportedly allows the. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 series since the e30 m3 was introduced in 1986. We have 407 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 202 1owner cars, and 502 personal use cars. I am leaning toward the manual 6spd because i didnt like the e46 smg at slowmedium speeds. These are the six reasons why you should own an e46 m3.
The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Dealers preferred the appeal of the m3, and in 2002, the m coupe was axed, replaced by the z4 m coupe. The other option on the e46 is the sixspeed sequential manual gearbox, called fittingly smg. My dad picked up his 2003 m3 convertible with a manual transmission a couple months ago, going the. The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. A high performance version of the standard 3series, the m3 is a product of bmws inhouse motorsport division, m gmbh.
Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 28 m3 models in kissimmee. Aug 02, 2007 that generates 333hp and 270 lbft of torque and goes from 060 in 5 seconds. M3 sedans were available during the e36 19941999 and. The fourth generation bmw m3 was announced on the 2007 geneva motor show switzerland, 618 march 2007 with the bmw m3 concept.
There is no doubt the smg is a more complicated system than the 6speed and, if it breaks, will cost more to fix if no warranty is available. Used bmw e46 m3 0006 cars for sale with pistonheads. Here we have a stunning 2005 bmw m3 manual finished in stunning carbon black with full black interior, the. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons. I just joined this forum a few days ago and am shopping for an e60 m5. Bmw 330ci e46 060 mph, 0100 kph, quarter mile 14 mile and 33 other acceleration times. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s. Wide variety of bmw cars with extensive 060 times data, such as bmw 320i, bmw 328i, bmw 125d, 335i 0 to 60, alpina, activehybrid, m5 0 to 60, 520d, m, m6. I heard the 6 spd is faster which seems untrue since the smg switches through the gears faster than most or all people can. The bmw m3 is not available with an automatic transmission and is only available in smg sequential manual gearbox or manual transmissions. The e46 had no automatic, to my knowledge or the articles apparent knowledge. That generates 225 hp and 185 lbft of torque and goes from 060 in the 6 seconds range.
Ultimately, in the battle of the dct vs manual gearboxes, for outright. Its jerky smg transmission is its only downfall, but wed recommend finding one with the manual. Hell, i can get a 330, optioned exactly the way i want it, for less than 5k more than the lexus. On tuesday, bmw expanded its m performance range with the 2020 m340i sedan. It was only available in coupe and convertible bodies as the saloon version had been dropped. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars. I looked up the data of a 2001 e46 m3 6speed and the 2008 e92 m3. The bmw m3 is a sports version of the popular compact 3series automobile. The e46 m3, first introduced in october 2000, appeared worldwide with the new 3. With that kind of performance, the lexus supposedly better value simply disappears. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmws inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. As was the case with the e46 m3 concept and e60 m5 concept, the m3 concept had almost no differences from the looks of the production version, that had its world premiere on the 2007 frankfurt motor show iaa. The conclusion i draw is the e92 m3 has traction problems offtheline slower 0 30 time. I wanted to get opinions on the smg vs the manual 6 spd. I found this comparison from autocar uk online magazine. For 2002, these newgeneration m3s begin a second model year with several. And in its july 23, 2001 issue, autoweek found that the m3 convertible would outperform bmws own 060mph time 5.
The e46 m3 was offered with a standard 6speed getrag transmission, but optionally came with a smg drivelogic transmission also known as the smg ii. Bmw m3 e46 060 mph, 0100 kph, quarter mile 14 mile and 41 other. However before i go on and on about smg its important to remember that its not an automatic with manual controls but a real clutchless manual transmission similar to whats in the bmwwilliams f1 car. Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered. Identical except for color, trim, and rear sunshade.