2003 BMW M3 SMG specifications

2003 BMW M3 SMG data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2731 mm 107.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1509 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1524 mm 60 inches
Length 4493 mm 176.9 inches
Width 1781 mm 70.1 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1549 kg 3415 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.33
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3246 cc
(198.083 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 91 mm
3.43 × 3.58 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 338 PS (333 bhp) (248 kW)
at 7900 rpm
maximum torque 355 Nm (262 ft·lb) (36.2 kgm)
at 4900 rpm
Specific output 76.5 kW/litre
104 ps/litre
102.6 bhp/litre
1.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 109.37 Nm/litre
1.32 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11.5:1
Fuel system EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1374.3 kPa (199.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 541 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
217.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 PS/kg
160.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
214.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.24 kg/kW
10.42 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 16/23 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km14.7/10.2 l/100km city/highway
km/litre6.8/9.8 km/l city/highway
UK MPG19.2/27.6 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG16.0/23.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8.0 x 18
Wheel size rear 9.0 x 18
Tyres front 225/45 ZR 18
Tyres rear 255/40 ZR 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 325 mm
Rear brake diameter 328 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.62
general
Carfolio.com ID805728
Production total
Model code
Model family E46
RAC rating 28.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 BMW M3 SMG added 2024-06-15.
Last modified 2024-06-15.

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