The appearance in 1986 the very first "hot" m3 in the Body of E30, as usual, was dictated by sports: BMW has needed to release a homologative part of the road "cars so that the racing version receives admission to the group and numerous body championships. And then then a familiar set of such a "charged" version was formed: a more powerful motor compared to a conventional machine, modified suspension and brakes, other tires, more aggressive body kit ...
The "combat" m3, equipped with a 2,3-liter engine S14 engine, developed 304 hp, but on the very first "civilian" version of M3, this engine issued only 195 "forces." A little later, the versions of Evolution appeared without a catalyst, where this engine has already developed 200-220 hp Then in 1989, 2,5-liter modification of Sport Evolution was born, which with a catalyst had 238 hp. - And went, went. And who could then think to what heights over the years it evolves this racing capacity ...
Years of release: 1994-1995
In one of the past charts, we are already about the lightweight track BMW M3 Lightweight for the American market. But it was in the second generation of M3 (E36 body) another well-known model, only for Europe. This BMW M3 GT, the batch of which was built to master the racing version under the European FIA GT Series championship and the American series IMSA GT Series. In December 1994, 6 prototypes were released, and from February to June 1995 there were only 350 serial instances.
Externally, the BMW E36 M3 GT was distinguished not only by forged 17-inch wheels and adjustable front splitter and rear "two-storey" spoiler. This model was painted only in green color British Racing Green, and insertions on the seats and doors were also green. For the car asked about 90,000 daughters.
Three-liter row "six" squeezed 295 hp And he worked in a pair with a 5-speed MCPP. Engineers have finalized the lubricant system so that the motor does not experience oil starvation in turns. The main pair of leading bridge "Rootyli", the suspension was tougher, added the strut between the front shock absorbers. And the doors made from aluminum (the car eventually weighed 1.46 tons). At the exit - 5.9 seconds to "hundreds" and a ceiling of 250 km / h. And if M3 Lightweight was almost "naked", then M3 GT had a civilian finish with carbon inserts, equipped with air conditioning (or "climate"), hatch, audio system, heated, servo and leather seats and even telephone.
Years of release: 2001
In the early 2000s, for the sake of competition with Porsche in the American Le Man Series (ALMS), BMW has exposed a M3 GTR car with a 4-liter V8 motor. With him, the Bavarians in 2001 went to the Alms 7 races out of 10, taking the championship title and the designer cup. Of course, in the camp of competitors I immediately rose how howl, because the V8 engines were not put on the E46. I had a BMW to make an oligation party "Road" cars.
The "road" BMW E46 M3 GTR was estimated at 250,000 euros.
If this V8 has developed 450 hp on the racing version, then the Civil M3 GTR Motor defined up to 350 hp (according to other data - up to 380 hp). The engine was combined with a 6-speed MCPP, and in rear gearbox A self-locking differential was installed. The rear seats were dismantled, the hood was aluminum, and the roof, the front "mask" and spoilers made from the carbon. As a result, according to BMW, the machine weighed only 1.3 tons and drove up to 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds. It is not surprising that at that time the "street" version of the GTR was the most believed M3 in the Body E46! And the most inaccessible: according to some reports, in 2001 there were only three such cars, and they all remained in the BMW museums.
Years of release: 2010-2011
With each new generation BMW M3 acquired a new engine. Here is the fourth generation (E90 / 92/93, 2007-2013) changed a row 6-cylinder unit (3.2 l) on a 4-liter V8, becoming more "hot." However, there was an even more "evil" track version named GTS, released by limited edition. Moreover, the differences between the usual M3 were so significant that each car was done on two venues - first on the Trene assembly line in Regensburg, and then transported to the final assembly to the department of separation M.
BMW E92 M3 GTS released from spring 2010 until December 2011. A total of 138 cars: 113 with left steering and 25 - with the right. Two cars were painted in white, and everyone else worn only orange kel. GTS cost approximately 115,000 euros, but no problems with sales, of course, did not occur.
Instead of a regular 4-liter motor (420 hp), GTS was already 4,4-liter V8 in 450 hp In a pair with a reconfigured 7-speed "robot" M-DCT. For the sake of weight loss of 70 kg from the car rose rear seats (Replacing them with a safety frame), radio, air conditioning and part of noise insulation, facilitated the doors and a central console, rear windows were replaced with polycarbonate and put a smaller battery. After that, GTS could accelerate to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds and gained 305 km / h (4.6 seconds and 250 km / h near the rapid "usual" m3). Naturally, the brakes were strengthened under such potential, and the lowered suspension received new shock absorbing racks With adjustments to the post and compression.
BMW E93 M3 Pickup
Years of release: 2011
No, this is not an installation, not a "self-made" and not a joke, although this car was prepared exactly by April 1, 2011! Yes, in BMW really made a car that could become a dream of some pizza ring or courier. But this pickup was not built for sale, but for the sake of "fan" and for the working fleet of the sports department of M (also the story was also on AvtoVAZ C). Yes, and the exotic M-truck itself was manufactured in a single copy, but they designed it in his free time.
With such potential under the hood, the courier would definitely not be late and the pizza would not have time to cool ...
Pickup convertible E93 convertible, reinforced body of which initially had the necessary margin of strength for transformation into a truck. The cargo branch was trimmed with corrugated aluminum, the cargo compartment accommodated 450 kg of cargo, had a folding back board and a protective awning, and the passenger compartment made a removable roof. The interior itself almost did not differ from the serial model. Like the aggregates: the Pickup was equipped with a mechanical gearbox and, according to some data, a 420-strong V8 of 4 liters.
Years of release: 2015 - to the present
With with the indices of the F80 (sedan), F82 (coupe) and F83 (convertible) in the established family M3, everything was mixed and fell upside down. The previous names were moved into the past: the name M3 now wears only a sedan, and the coupe and convertible dubbed in M4. But the main thing is that under the onslaught of fashion, the Bavarians changed many years of tradition - and switched from canonial atmospheric motors to units with supervisory. And we must admit that just at the expense of turbocharging in BMW after three decades made the most thermonuclear machine in the history of the model M3!
Of the 700 BMW M4 GTS issued in Russia, four cars dug out! The cheapest version of the extreme sports accumulation will cost 11,066,000 rubles, and the version with a matte coloring body will pull at 11,346,800 rubles. For comparison, prices for the basic version of M4 begin with the mark of "total" in 4,080,000 rubles.
Yes, yes, we are about the track version of M4 GTS, which during the premiere in 2015 received the title of the fastest serial model in the history of the brand. All this is due to the 3-liter row "six" with two turbines and water injection, which optimizes the combustion process and increases the stability of the engine. 500 hp squeal from the motor. and 600 nm and against 431 hp and 550 nm in ordinary m4. The motor works in a pair with a 7-speed "robot" M DCT. Plus, reconfigured adjustable suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes and broken tires in front and rear.
To facilitate the car hood, roof, splitter, diffuser and adjustable anti-carbon made from carbon, and the silencer is from titanium. True, as a result, the Machine "Lose" is only 27 kg - up to 1.58 tons. But this does not interfere with the GTS "gun" to 100 km / h in just 3.8 seconds (M4 - for 4.1 seconds) and recruit 305 km / h, and even because only because the limiter is triggered. At the same time, M4 GTS managed to "play" and in Nürburgring, having driven "Green Hell" in 7 minutes and 27.8 seconds. It is 20 seconds faster coupe M3 GTS last generation and for 24 seconds more than the current M4. Along the way, GTS came to Ferrari 458 Italia, Porsche Carrera GT and the fastest Ford in the Ford Mustang Shelby. GT350R. And hardly evolution will stop at this ...
L Jujaya "Tryshka" dreams of becoming "Emka". To more rapidness, sports, aggression. Not a number of horses, so externally approach ideal. Coupe without a m-package - in general white crow In a flock: I do not understand your own, others are not afraid. But the connoisseur always distinguishes the true "EMCOM" from the phased 318th.
Shoulders wider, head lower. Funning in the sides of 10 mm and turning into the same amount to the ground compared with the standard coupe, M3, Groznaya Skipping by factory xenon angel eye, looked at the world in full swing of the front air intakes. On the wings - the main M-fetish of those years, later moved to the older M5, and then to the rest of the tricolor. Stylish side gills - not butafory, they serve additional source Air inflows for cooling in line "six". From the back view do not take away from the large-caliber four-haired exhaust. How did the predecessors affected without this macho accessory?
PHOENIX YELLOW Color Body makes long and foolish smile. The corporate identity of the third generation M 3 and one of the brightest colors in the BMW factory palette superbly emphasizes athletic forms, created under the leadership of the very chisel of Bangle, whom everyone does not like for a strange "seven" E65. Gifts from the CSL version in the form of a plastic trunk lid, the rear diffuser and the 19 wheels will cause a satisfied nod of a person who knows a sense in the underfloor accessories.
Inside
I saw skin different colorsBut such! Colorist-creative, who suggested to paint the body with bold yellow metallic, explicitly shared his creative potion with interiorners, and those abundantly seats and door cards of kiwi color. And E46 is all to face. The classic Bavarian interior is only good over the years. The alcanoire ceiling is black, flickering polished aluminum, buzzing, remembering the specified settings, fully electrified anatomical seat. Excellent quality materials, reference and without these "I-Drives" ergonomics. With the exception of windows on the central tunnel, everything in its place.
In order to avoid uncontrolled attacks envy, the list of options is not recommended for reading the owners of ordinary E46. The equipment is rich, and in some places, taking into account the specifics of M3, even absurd. Well, Okay, the regular TV -Tuner has a place to be. Why not see the repetition of a loved mother's talk show, while cooling the brakes after a series of races on the ring.
But why heated the front seats a priori summer car? Imagine the passenger, frowning from horror during lateral overloads in a protracted turn?
Sibertism apotheosis is the rear side drive and rear electric shock, more appropriate in E38. But the market demanded more comfortable sports cars - it was not crazy about BMW. For purists living in the covenants of Colin Chepmen, there was a version of CSL.
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In move
How do you call the yacht, so she sails. Having assumed the name "Bavarian Motor Plants", BMW subscribed to do good engines. And he does! But the row six S 54 stands out even on the background of undoubted past merit. 106 horses with a liter of working volume, that is, 343 forces with a volume of 3.2, provided the engine six victories in a row in the Competition International Engine of the Year in a category from 3 to 4 liters. Motor superstar, one of the most titled M-engines and most famous in the history of M3. Those who kept to encroach on the icon (for example, the same Haman N without the revelation of conscience changed the "six" on V 8 from M5 E39), it was worth knitting on a fire as heretics.
Listening to the Six Cylindrian Atmospheric Song now, I pay attention to a too large orange tachometer zone, stretching to the right of 4,000 prior to the beginning of the red zone by 7,500 rpm. This is a hint of an immentable engine. It is worth a motor to reach the operating range of revolutions, as the orange sector will decrease to tiny division between 7,000 and 7,500 rpm, marking the end of all restrictions. In the M3 language, this means that the coupe is now ready for acceleration, having broken down at least 100 km / h with such a jerk, which many people cannot dream about acceleration. And as otherwise, if 80% of the maximum torque is achieved already at 2,000 rpm.
To tame the beast is easy. M3 and herself is glad to communicate.
Soft and understandable gas reactions, perfectly dosed brake effort, controls do not require addiction. Not so terrible and damn named SMG II, as his little. For the first time appearing on the previous "EMKE", "Robot" evolved into the helicopter design created on the basis of six-speed "mechanics" with 11 modes of work. Five automatic modes are distributed between winter and unclear to someone necessary A1, in which the coupe is rolled from the second transfer, and sports A5, forcing the tachometer arrow literally live near the red zone. Do not wait for the smoothness of the balanced five-speed "automaton", but for the classic ring-taxi is very and very good.
Much more interesting sequential modes s. The range is similar - from vegetable s 1 to sports S 5. Translations can be switched to the crossing of the lever (on itself - elevated, from itself - low), but you will forget about it, at least once tasted the charm of stealing petals. To harvest the gay, not letting the accelerator (electronics takes care), breaking up more and more from automatic passages - what can be natural? Do not like shoes when switching? Slightly reset the gas during the transition to the increased and pigeon when going down. Petals besides will help to win a rollback back with a troggy in a slide. Lifehak is simple - Push the left gay, the engine slightly raises the turnover ... and the coupe, avoiding the shame, quietly rolls forward.
BMW M3 E46.
Fuel consumption declared by the owner 100 km
The most extreme mode S 6 is available only with the disabled stabilization system. The change of transfers takes place for a few milliseconds, bringing thoughts about telepathy, and with such rage, as if EMCA wants to kill you. The survivors recommended to activate the Lound control, available only in this mode. The selector box on itself and, holding it, give it to gas, engine speed take off to optimal 5,500 rpm - FAS! With minimal slip "EMCA" rushing forward. Ready or not, here I come.
It will not be repeated and turns. The specified M3 trajectory is unmatched. The side overloads grow, the hands are cold, the residues of the lunch fly on the stomach from side to the side, and everything is nothing to her.
The triggering of the stabilization system - if before it comes out - it happens softly and unobtrusively, filling the soul of the pilot with joyful delight of his own skill. And I'm good! You can disrupt "EMCI" to the skid, but the driver always feels the moment when the tires will be cleared of "AAA, crest!". And more understandable and simple car For driving in the manageable drift, still search.
The smoothness of the stroke at m3 ... is. It did not make sense to stuff the car with comfortable options, while holding the suspension to a minimum. Small irregularities running digested, not choking. The joints and which is more severe, but tolerant, and at high speed, only wave-like irregularities are annoyed. For a sports car of an old school without cunning electronics (m3, no matter how cool, without five minutes, Jangtimemer) everything is just fine.
And this is the main problem. Most did not have money on the icon of zero then, no now. More precisely, there is, but. Taxes, lack of insurance, and how to repair ... and so on, so on. So we look at the secret announcement, not deciding to go and buy a dream of youth, which has become available and not lost a gram of dazzling shine.
Purchase history
The bad WW Water, which does not dream of EMKE. Rostislav Grezil about M3 is still a student. And thoughts and unhurried search for a live copy occupied it during the 535D spent in the Body of E60. Burbed diesel "plane" in the rich configuration Special Edition was the perfect car for every day. And loved.
Rostislav Holil and cherished his "five", but in 2014 BMW hijacked. Return auto happy owner did not bring the expected joy. Favorite docked barbarians, so it was put up for sale. Well-groomed "five" is always in price - the car quickly found a new owner and moved to the capital, and Rostislav continued to search for M3.
Requirements for a new car were simple - the perfect condition and availability of the SMG box. The search was conducted in the native Rostislav of Belarus, Russia and even Europe. And friends helped. Someone knew someone who had two m3 at once in excellent condition. Unwillingness to sell was replaced by interest, it was worth the Rostislav to offer a price exceeding the average market for 10-15%.
Brief specifications
Engine: S54 3.2 L, 343 liters. from. Then with oil replacement (every 3,000-4,000 km) and all filters, except fuel: 10,000 rubles replacement fuel filter (every 6,000-8,000 km): 2,500 rubles adjustment of valve clearance, replacement motor oil With filters, candles and gaskets (every 12,000-15 000 km): 45 000 rubles Replacing the oil in the box, gearbox and the hydraulicel, the change of antifreeze and brake fluid (Before the start of the season): 13 000-15 000 rubles
The car is definitely cost. 2002 release year, the very corporate color of Phoenix Yellow, the SMG box, rich equipment with a bunch of specials, originally Russian registration and two neat owners. The first of which was traveled for nine years 77,000 km, and the second in four years almost brought mileage to hundreds. Giving $ 19,000 for EMCI, Rostislav became its third owner.
Repairs
A real perfectionist will always find something to complain even in a well-kept car. Immediately after buying M3 went to the children. There was made dry cleaning of the cabin, washing and conservation of the motor. The body was carefully polished and protective ceramic coating. In the money of 2014, such a list of works stood up 35,000 rubles.
Fuel:
gasoline - AI-98
At 110,000 km, it was decided to serve the cooling system. Having removed and washing the radiators, Rostislav replaced the thermostat, the coolant pump, the ventilator of the fan, all belts and rollers with tensioners and flooded the original antifreeze. It cost 65,000 rubles.
A little later, exactly before the beginning of the summer season of 2015, it's time to grow to brakes. Replacing all pads and disks in a circle, including a set of pads for parking brakes, wear wear sensors, caliper sealing kits and brake fluid replacement cost 75,000 rubles. In the same summer, the engine valve clearance was adjusted, gasket was replaced. valve cover and strips of the Vanos system. Taking into account the new candles and 6 liters of Oil Addinol Super Racing, the price of the work was 45,000 rubles.
At the same time, the replacement of the screw shaft helose was replaced due to the backup appeared when running 118,000 km. At the same time, not to remove the cardan shaft again, the oil in the gearbox changed. On the same mileage, the crankcase ventilation system of the crankcase ventilation system came. Together with the set of necessary hoses, the installation pulled 12,000 rubles.
A typical sore E46 is a crack in the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear left rear-strand attachment point. Rostislav checked his M3 twice for this ailment, no symptoms were detected. But in order to prevent prevention, I decided to strengthen the item with the original repair kit from BMW, which includes a special foam to fill the cavities.
Another branded attack of a two-door "treshki" - the fatty door seals, emitting a vile whistle at high speed. It would seem a trifle. But due to temporary removal from the production, you find these details great luck. Price appropriate. Rostislav found, but as always he could not resist and ordered new pistons and inner thresholds to a heap. TOTAL - 40 000 rubles.
When buying Rostislav noticed that the left driver high frequency speaker Harman Kardon scrolls. While the ordered speaker was waiting, I realized that the rear right middle-grade was not working. As a result, all acoustics were replaced, except the speakers in the rear shelf. Another 27,000 rubles left the owner's bank account.
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Exploitation
Most of these spending could be avoided or shortening twice, but perfectionism - the disease is dear. One washer nozzle ceased to work, and the second is bad? We change everything assembly and for windshield, and for headlights. From sandblasting faded headlights? Excellent reason to replace all optics, including PTF and turn signs!
Operated coupe from May to September. This mileage is 130,000 km.
Plans
Now EMKA is the only car in Rostislav. Unfortunately. Therefore, due to the need to have a year-round daily car, M3 is put up for sale.
History of the model
The premiere of the third series of Bavarian blockbuster BMW M 3 passed on the 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show. Gamma Bodges lost a sedan, and the remaining coupe and convertible, thanks to aggressive bumpers, bloated wings and major air intakes, externally had little in common with civilian two-dimensions in the Body E46. Under the hood is located a new row "six" S 54 volume of 3.2 liters and 343 liters. from. The versions with a six-speed "mechanics" made a hundred in 5.2 seconds, with a robotic box SMG II The result was 5.4 seconds. It is not surprising that 1,570-kilogram "EMCA" stuffed with electric drives and comfortable options was literally crashed into a limiter operating 250 km / h.
For lovers track-days, appreciating purebred sports cars, in 2003 released the CSL version. Due to the body planted on a carbon fiber diet, a lightweight interior, deprived of many options, and light wheels, a mass of the coupe managed to bring up to 1,385 kg. Thanks to the forced to 360 liters. from. Motor and improved aerodynamics, M 3 CSL gained a hundred in 4.9 seconds and several years was the fastest serial BMW on Nürburgring.
The rare M 3 in the Body E46 was the road version of the car created for the Alms racing series. The GTR version has become the first m 3 C v 8. The four-liter motor developed 350 liters. from. It is known only about two commercial instances. And the total circulation M 3 E 46, which was produced until 2006, amounted to almost 86,000 copies.
BMW 3 Series E46 debuted in 1998 in the bodies of the 4-door sedan. A year later, Universal (Touring) and coupe were joined to him, and in 2000 - a convertible. A little later, the Compact version appeared, which was accepted with the cool. At one time, the manageability and behavior of BMW 3 E46 were recognized as reference in the class. Troika often won the ratings that estimate the degree of compliance of the expectations and customer satisfaction.
The restyling conducted in 2001 brought minor changes to the front part of the body (headlights updated) and the engine line. The production of BMW 3 E46 was completed in 2005. However, the sports version of M3 still appeared for some time in the price list.
Design and interior
Even today, Troika still admires. Perfectly tailored proportions look fine. An attractive coupe is in the kind of the most aggressive, and the Compact version does not fit a bit into a flawless lineup.
Equipment of basic versions of BMW 3 Series E46 (especially the first parties) is quite modest. Fortunately, over time, the number of available gadgets grew rapidly. The interior is typical for the Bavarian school: everything is subordinate to the driver, and the quality of the finish is great. Dashboard Clear and concise. Fabric coverage of the seats is well saved even with large runs.
It is a pity that inside is quite closely. Transportation capabilities can be estimated as the average - the volume of the trunk is 440 liters, and in the version of the universal - 435-1345 liters. The most modest hold in the coupe (410 liters), in a compact (310 liters) and in the cabriolet (300 liters).
Special version M3.
After a sufficiently failing m3 of the E36 series, the new generation gave hope for success. The top model was available only in the body coupe and convertible, and certainly stand out against the background of ordinary versions. Equipped with a fantastically sounding row "six" with a capacity of 340 hp M3 accelerated to 100 km / h in less than 5 seconds. Torque was transmitted to rear wheels Through a manual transmission or sequential SMG. Both aggregates have 6 steps. The best of M3 has become a limited version of CSL (1401 copy). It is easier, more powerful (360 hp) and gives even more pleasure driving.
Engines
The gamma of the power units is very rich. It includes several gasoline and diesel engines with a working volume of 1.8 to 3.2 liters. In addition to rear-wheel drive BMW 3, all-wheel drive versions of XDrive were also offered, which were completed exclusively with 6-cylinder units.
The base engine is not distinguished by the excellent dynamics, so only for calm drivers only. Good choice There will be 2-liter modifications with a capacity of 143 and 150 hp These aggregates allow you to fully disclose the possibilities of the car, without tangible costs. But getting real pleasure from driving is possible only with "six" under the hood. In addition to good dynamics, the owner receives and acceptable reliability.
The six-cylinder engine has a high smoothness of the stroke and torque compared to the turbogo. The 150-strong 320i (170-strong since September 2000) fascinates with its depotable manners. The 6-cylinder gasoline motor delivers little hassle. With proper operation and timely maintenance up to 300,000 km, it is necessary to face only with refusal of air flow sensor, camshaft and crankshaft position sensors, and crankcase valve valve. Even a complex system of Valvetronic gas distribution used since September 2000, rarely delivers problems. Often, over time, the pump of the cooling system (pump) begins to leak.
The 3-liter M54 series gasoline motor is the last reliable row "six" BMW. The subsequent aggregates of the "N series" gathered much less positive feedback. M54 has electronic throttle valve, aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a system of changing the phases of gas distribution on both camshafts. The only common fault is the blockage of the valve of the ventilation system of crankcase gases. It is worth updating every 2-3 oil replacement.
Diesel motors are traditionally more complicated and more expensive in service, especially equipped with DPF filter. Engine 2.0D (in particular its 136-strong version) often suffers from failures in the operation of auxiliary equipment, such as turbocharging, fuel injectors and dampers in the intake manifold.
In the diesel line of recommendations, 3-liter aggregates of 184 and 204 hp deserve They provide decent dynamics and are considered fairly reliable. Disadvantages: Higher cost of operation, expensive spare parts and problems with dampers in the intake manifold.
Chassis and transmission
The obedient behavior of the legendary BMW 3 E46 is considered exemplary. The model is capable of much. In this merit of a successful combination of MacPherson racks in front, multi-dimensional rear suspension, efficient brakes, well balanced and informative steering. After restyling, the suspension became somewhat tougher than before.
The feeling of unlimited permissiveness can be fatally dangerous (especially on a slippery road). This was convinced by many drivers who decided to disable the thrust control system at an inappropriate moment (ASC, later DSC).
One of the serious problems that concerns, first of all, powerful sedans and universal: Drawn with the root of the fastening point of the rear axis fastening point. The defect is characteristic of cars collected until March 2000. However, when inspected, make sure that there are no cracks on the bottom, and there are no extraneous noises when changing the load.
The durability of the suspension for BMW 3 E46 is the most sore question, which is aggravated by the roads of dubious quality. For the Bavarian 3rd series, the following problems with the chassis are typical: Worn levers and broken back axes, which sometimes do not even withstand even a small load. Loud terrible sounds from the front suspension flashes about wear of the ball supports. They change only assembled with transverse levers. In addition, in age copies, it is often necessary to replace the brake hoses, and tweeted brakes.
Another common problem is a proper differential. If the car pulls when gears switching, then most likely you will need to replace the hinges of the cardan shaft and the semi-axis.
Common problems
Age takes its own. On the old BMW 3 Series E46 first years of release detects foci of corrosion on the edges of body panels: wheeled arches, doors, hood and thresholds. The driver's door can be broken. Sometimes refuses the climate control control unit (replacement of about 10,000 rubles).
Conclusion
BMW 3 E46 - very much like drivers who are important to the car management process. E46 is one of the most popular BMW models, so the choice is on secondary market huge. Unfortunately, most of the instances put up for sale are no longer conscious. Often this is the result of poor-quality service, garage tuning or dubious past. To find a good option, you will need a lot of time. But the result is worth it.
BMW's charged mivers are well known worldwide, but one of the BMW M3 E46 legends requires a separate review. This is not just a sports car, but a whole story, consider its characteristics and parameters in more detail.
During this period, several modifications and car options have been released. According to the body factor, the BMW M3 E46 is available as a coupe and convertible, the other options are excluded. To understand what this beast is capable of, consider in detail the configuration, characteristics and parameters M3 E46.
Exterior of the legend BMW M3 E46
The third series of BMW cars can simultaneously boast of power and compact dimensions. But still the M-series is much faster and attractive than standard option. It often happens that inexperienced motorists are confused by M-ki with standard BMW 3-Series equipped with M-Pack.
On the view of the charged BMW M3 E46 more aggressive than the usual three. The front part can be distinguished by a different hood, the front air intake of the griller grid is smaller. The curved lines are not stretching from the top grid BMW M3 E46, but from the bumper itself, thereby looking seen when the first differences. The hood of such M-ki also changed the form, immediately behind the classic emblem of the company, there was a convex part characteristic only for the M-series. Such a convex part of the hood is made in order to place a large intake manifold under the hood.
The most rare is considered to be BMW M3 E46 GTR, designed specifically for La Mans racing. For the racing season, the manufacturer has released only 16 such cars, and at the end, another 10 such cars were released, especially for the road. The characteristic difference of this variant BMW M3 E46 is the presence of zhabrov (additional openings for engine ventilation), as well as the presence of a factory spoiler behind.
The BMW M3 E46 optics are also different in shape, the side part on the wings is directed not upwards, as before, and the insertion under optics has a wavy shape, but the classic two lenses in the same fare have left unchanged. The front bumper BMW M3 E46 is also distinguished by an aggressive view, its central part occupies an additional grill for blowing the engine. On the sides of the bumper, there were fog and in some grades, repeaters of turns.
The side part is characteristic only for BMW M3 E46, the first is more expressive and advanced arches of the wheels, immediately behind the arches there are a hole for better aerodynamics, it was also located the first nameplate with the inscription M3. From the front arch and to the rear optics, the BMW M3 E46 is divided into the upper and lower part. Another difference can be considered smaller side mirrors, in comparison with the standard package, which they are much larger.
As already spoke, by type bMW Body M3 E46 is available only in a two-door version. The entire length of the charged coupe emphasizes the molding, from the front and to the rear arches, which is at such a distance the bumper is installed. In the front of the molding, there was a turn repeater on the front wing, which also put only on M3.
Rear part BMW. M3 E46 is almost nothing different, if you do not take into account the Special Editions of M3 E46. The trunk lid at the end of the curved, as a small spoiler, such a bend is positively displayed on car aerodynamics. Rear Optics BMW M3 E46, the same as in the ordinary model. But there is a difference in the rear bumper, the central lower part occupies two cuts for spotted exhaust pipes. It is they who create a pleasant and characteristic sound of a charged BMW M3 E46.
By dimensions, charged BMW M3 E46 will depend on the configuration, and the type of body. You can divide them on a compartment, convertible and exclusive CSL model. First consider the dimensions of the BMW M3 E46 Coupe.
- coupe length - 4492 mm;
- width - 1780 mm;
- height M3 E46 Coupe - 1372 mm;
- clearance - 110 mm;
- wheel base - 2731 mm.
- the length of the convertible is 4488 mm;
- the width is 1757 mm;
- the height is less than in the coupe - 1370 mm;
- cONVERTIBLE wheelbase option - 2725 mm;
- road clearance - 110 mm.
- length E46 CSL - 4492 mm;
- car width - 1780 mm;
- cSL height - 1365 mm;
- wheel base - 2729 mm;
- m3 E46 CSL clearance - 110 mm.
According to color color, BM M3 E46 body is painted into a huge number of shades, but most often found:
- silver;
- the black;
- dark blue;
- blue;
- dark grey;
- yellow;
- red;
- snow-white.
At first glance, the charged BMW M3 E46 can be confused with usually three, but those who know what the M-series is will definitely say that it is at all different carsboth externally and under the hood.
BMW M3 E46 Salon
If the exterior of the BMW M3 E46 had characteristic differences at first glance, then the salon of this car is not particularly different from the serial model, except that the presence of inscriptions (nameplates) M-series. The front panel is made in a classic style, and much will depend on the selected configuration of the car. There is a type of availability and location of interior devices as a TV, climate control panel and other decor details.
At the very top of the front panel there are two air ducts, under them, depending on the configuration, the audio system panel with the display can be positioned, or the usual audio system. In most BMW M3 E46 packages under the audio system, the climate control panel is located, but the option is not excluded that the air conditioner panel may be located (an example of this was model BMW. M3 E46 CSL). A small set of buttons set to control the heated seats, lock the locks of doors and other functions.
Even below the panel is hidden ashtray and cigarette lighter, there were a gearbox lever, the BMW M3 E46 set can be robotic or mechanical. On the lever itself, regardless of the type of gearbox, there will be a marking of the M-series in the form of the letter M. Right and on the left of the lever there are four window control buttons. Despite the fact that all BMW M3 E46 is two-door, for the second row provided glass, and for them, as it should be supplied, the windows button.
Behind the lever, the mechanical handbrake was located, at that time about electromechanical was not known, and reliability left to expect the best. It is quite convenient and thought out, the armrest is made, with a notch under the handbrake. No less interesting BMW M3 E46 driver's seat, the instrument panel is updated, but still in the BMW style. The central part is occupied by the speedometer, tachometer, fuel level sensor and engine temperature, placed indicators under the instruments. At the bottom of the Speedometer BMW M3 E46, the characteristic marking of the M series, three inclined stripes of blue, blue and red, as well as the letter M.
BMW M3 E46 control steering wheel is not particularly different from the standard model, in addition to the characteristic inscription of the M-series at thenime on the third needle. On two side spokes, there are control buttons mobile communications, cruise control and audio system. Behind the wheel there were handles for switching turn signals, janitor's control and other BMW M3 E46 functions. To the left of the steering wheel, there was a standard light control panel and fog. It is worth noting that for the BMW M3 E46 convertible since 2001, the driving are installed petals to switch gear.
If we talk about the seats of BMW M3 E46, then they are made with a sports style of that time streamlined on the bottom and from above, with a convenient fit and the possibility of electronic adjustment. The rear row of seats although it is designed to land two passengers, it is possible to accommodate there and the third, but not for long-distance trips.
As a material, for the upholstery of the BMW M3 E46 interior, high-quality skin or suede was used (for the CSL configuration). In colors, the interior is very diverse, much depends on the taste and the desire of the buyer of those times. Most often you can find a leather interior in color:
- the black;
- beige;
- grey;
- yellow;
- dark blue;
- orange.
Conclusion by interior BMW. M3 E46 - in comparison with the usual triple, then special differences No, except for the inscriptions, talking about the model belonging to the M-series and the front sport seats.
Specifications BMW M3 E46
Talk about appearance or BMW M3 E46 salon, then one thing, but the whole highlight legend lies under the hood in technical characteristicsoh car. From the usual configuration, this charged car is distinguished new engine, improved suspension and lightweight weight, as well as improved aerodynamics.
Under the hood of the charged BMW M3 E46 has a six-cylinder atmospheric engine. This unit was recognized as best Engine Its volume for 5 years, from 2001 to 2006, although for the first time it appeared in 2000. The volume of such an engine BMW M3 E46 is 3.2 liters. For a coupe and cabriolet, the capacity of such an aggregate is 343 hp, with a maximum torque of 365 nm. Equipment CSL, due to lightweight weight, can issue 360 \u200b\u200bhp and maximum torque 370 nm.
In all variants of the BMW M3 E46, the L-shaped engine is located longitudinally, and the drive is transmitted to the rear wheels. The all-wheel drive option was not provided and was not released. A pair to the engine BMW M3 E46 is a six-speed mechanical or automatic box Transmissions.
Despite some general technical characteristics of the BMW M3 E46, the fuel consumption of each bundle is different. The usual coupe and lightweight CSL version with a mechanical gearbox consumes in the city of 17.8 l / 100 km. Over the city, consumption is 8.4 liters, and in a mixed cycle, 11.9 liters of gasoline will be required. Maximum speed The usual coupe of BMW M3 E46 - 250 km / h, while the car will be able to overcome the first hundred on the speedometer in 5.2 seconds. The maximum speed of the lightweight CSL is the same - 250 km / hour, but the first hundred will be able to overcome in 4.9 seconds.
The BMW M3 E46 convertible with a mechanical gearbox in the city will eat 17.9 liters per hundred, outside the city - 8.8 l, and the mixed cycle pulls 12.1 liters. The maximum speed is still the same - 250 km / h, acceleration until the first hundred will take 5.5 seconds.
As soon as they press the gas pedal, the BMW M3 E46 is bungled to the asphalt and breaks away from the spot as quickly as possible, according to the technical indicators the car takes to failure and only the electronic stop does not allow the arrow to maximize the mark. Folk craftsmen bypass the limiter with various ways, and then the maximum speed increases to 280 - 300 km / h.
The rare is considered unique bMW equipment M3 E46 GTR. The first was released in February 2001, the machine is equipped with a 4-liter V8 engine. Power of such an aggregate 380 hp at 7000 rpm torque. Pile to the engine installed six-speed mechanical PPC, with a special sports two-disc clutch and an M-differential capable of changing the degree of blocking.
Also with technical specifications, the unique BMW M3 E46 GTR got a hard chassis. In addition to all this this car It was noticeably understated to improve aerodynamics and better clamping power.
Regarding the suspension of the usual BMW M3 E46, then it is updated and improved. Front rack shock absorbers based on a triangular lever, there is also a transverse lever and transverse stabilizer. Rear suspension Based on telescopic shock absorbers, with a cross-stabilizer, a couple with a screw spring and a longitudinal lever. Brake system Both in front and behind on the basis of disk ventilated brakes.
It is these technical characteristics that emphasize and allocate BMW M3 E46 among other BMW cars of the 3rd series in the Body E46. Many BMW fans can say that this is a charged coupe, although in years, but nothing is inferior to modern such cars of its class on technical indicators.
Security Systems BMW M3 E46
A large set of security systems charged BMW M3 E46 can not boast, because at that time special electronic systems Simply was not in comparison with modern systems security. But as for that time, the equipment is not bad enough.
The standard BMW M3 E46 set includes a DSC dynamic control system, an EDFC engine monitoring system. For the front passenger and the driver installed two airbags in front and two side, the same in the presence of seat belts for the front and rear passengers. It is rumored that on the equipment with the display, the rear-view camera was installed, but there is no reliable data from the manufacturer.
Price BMW M3 E46 and configuration
Buy BMW M3 E46 in Russia. A very not rare model and quite a lot of these sports coupe was brought to the territory of the Russian Federation. The price will depend on the configuration and condition of the car, as many have already been a lot of year, and those that are driving, they have seen not one race on the road. A rare case when BMW M3 E46 is preserved in perfectly native state, as a rule, the price of such instances is twice as expensive than the usual M3 E46.
By the configuration, it is most often found by a BMW M3 E46 compartment, but cabriolet can also meet other modifications much less often. BMW company statistics shows that for the entire period 10 was released road cars Special versions BMW. M3 E46 GTR, the price of one such GTR was at that time 250,000 euros. The lightweight version of CSL was released in 1400 copies. Today used this BMW M3 E46 buy in Russia at a price of 2500,000 to 300,000,000 rubles.
On the used compartment and convertible BMW M3 E46 price in Russia from 700,000 to 10,000,000 rubles. There may also be tuned models from the manufacturer, they may be more expensive than 1,000,000 rubles. According to BMW, for the period from 2000 to 2006, 84383 copies of the BMW M3 E46 car in the body of a coupe and a convertible, without considering special versions.
To date, the BMW M3 E46 is considered one of the best, and the most successful models among the cars of the 3rd series. The combination of body and technical characteristics showed excellent aerodynamic characteristics and high-speed abilities. Owners of such BMW M3 E46 say that the car is worth the money that is asked for him.
Video review and history creating bmw. M3 E46:
The chronology of the BMW E46 chassis model has become the fourth generation of the third-series models, and at the time of its appearance - the youngest in the family bMW cars. At the very end of 1998, new items were presented as the 1999 models first only in the appearance of sedans 316i. 318i. 320i. 3231 and 328i (326-320 modifications not to Americans were not offered). If the predecessors in the bodies were a little angry, although in these forms, there was a little more sporting back, then the cars on the chassis who came to replace them, with the overall similarity of architecture and nuances looked much more solid.
A somewhat large roundness of the forms of BMW E46, visually did not add "fat". On the contrary, design work unequivocally pointed to the increased muscle mass. And at least at first the superiority of the mechanical stuff compared to the previous generation did not look overwhelming, the body difference was reflected not only on aesthetics. The new design has become tougher by 70%, but also, despite the dominant corporate ideology of creating vehicles for the driver, adding an open source rear passengers.
Features of the suspension BMW E46
The design features of the suspension, brakes and steering remained almost unchanged, but the river has become wider, and the wider use of aluminum in the pendant components has reduced unsappressible masses. The extension of the wheelbase allowed the engine slightly back to maintain the same weight distribution as E36 (50/50). In the same year, only a little later, the line was replenished with coupe (Ci) and wagon (Ti).
In 2000, a modification of the Ministry of Body of the E46 appeared in the E46 gamma, which in 2002 was supplemented with a convertible, 3-door hatchback E46 Compact, intended for the European, Asian and Australian markets, was presented for 2001 model year.
After a ten-year break in 2001, all-wheel drive modifications were returned to the range of machines of the third series. The transmission used in XI modifications constantly transfers the moment to all four wheels with the ratio between the front and rear axes 38:62, respectively. And front and rear Differentials In XI E46 are free, the dynamic stabilization system (DSC) and the thrust control system (ASS + T), control the rotation of the wheels, intervene in their operation.
Under the hood bmw e46
In 2001, 2.5- and 3-liter engines appeared under the hood of the sedans (respectively, they changed modifications: 325i and 3301). Constantly replenished and standard equipment equipment, and the list of options. And for sedans and universal 2002 modeling year was held restyling. These machines received other headlights and fog lights, a somewhat modified plastic of the side surfaces of the body, a wider decorative radiator grille, new front bumpers and a hood for 325i and 330i. Restyling was not limited to appearance. The gamma of gasoline engines was also upgraded.
The very noticeable change was the appearance on the 4-cylinder engines of the Valvetronic system. In the suspension, the characteristics of the springs, shock absorbers and became tougher rear ripberometallic hinges. The transfer ratio of the steering mechanism has increased (the move of rotation from the stop before the stop has become less on the floor of turning less).
Not particularly long, but the rather cloudless life of the E46 platform on the conveyor did not cut off overnight. The first left the ruler in September 2004. 3-door hatchbacks Compact - the youngest in the range. Moreover, they were not transferred to the production relay on the next platform, but the cars of the new series of VMW models first.
In the middle of 2005, the sedans were gradually replaced by car conveyor on the chassis E90. The wagon in the same year gave way to machines E91. The coupe and cabriolets remained in production longer than others until they appeared at the end of 2006 coupe E92 and E93 convertible. BMW E46 M3 modifications were laid in production until the spring 2007 at the Geneva Motor Show was not shown a new EMKE coupe on the basis of E92.
BMW E46
In most cases, the device cannot be carelus - disposable lots. VMW cars are not from this number, but also tedious, their maintenance is not called. Attention The car will require exactly as much as necessary for understanding that they own not plastic soaps, but a real technique that loves lubricant, purity, and so on. Since the structural base of the motors was worked out on the predecessor, the machines on the chassis E 46 were almost spared from most children's sores.
The epic with Nicacle, destroyed from the sulfur-containing gasoline, did not affect the automobiles in the 46th body. By the time of their appearance, the manufacturer has already moved to cast-iron cylinder sleeves in b-cylinder power units. In general, the reputation of the "six" above, rather than 4-cylinder engines. And it's not so much in a stereotypical understanding, what should be a real BMW. Although the functions and those and other power units with proper operation reaches 300 thousand kilometers, the "four" is heavier tolerely transfer the increased temperature load of the urban operating cycle.
Already 100 thousand, mileage kilometers may appear through the rear crankshaft gland (- € 20, plus work - € 60). If the engine overheating, this problem may occur naturally before. Big motors are delivered from this attack and if not forget about the control over the oil level (in order to protect against the wear of the hydrocomathers and tensioner of the timing chain), its timely shift (€ 1b0 - € 190 every 10-12 thousand km at urban operation), replacement Ignition candles are not less than 30 thousand km of run (€ 60 per set) and cleaning the injector, then they do not annoy the owner.
All versions of gearboxes - automata, semi-automatic (SMG) and pure mechanics work flawlessly. Only among the latter, assembled in the first year of production, there were instances with the inclusion of the first transmission. In mid-1999, the defect was eliminated, and the problematic aggregates changed under warranty.
Prices for spare parts BMW E46
Depending on the ride manner, the clutch replacement will be required after 100-200 thousand km, but there are often cases when and after 250 thousand, km the node is still fully operational. Its replacement will cost € 400 - € 500 (including the price of details and work). BMW suspension charm - in its kinematics and carefully selected characteristics component parts. It does not exceed the average average among classmates. This is especially true of the front McPherson. The rack of the stabilizer (from € 80 together with work) is faster. Before the first hundreds of thousands of mileage, shock absorbers die (€ 600 per complete set of replacement front racks, plus € 120 - € 150 for work), ball supports (€ 250 - € 300 per knot assembly with lever) and rear rack supports (€ 30).
On our roads, the knocks may appear by 30-50 thousand km. The culprit of this will be the steering rail. The knock is gradually progressing, but without a criminal increase in the backlash in the mechanism.
The factory specification, its adjustment is not provided, despite the fact that the support nut in the design is. The new rail will require about € 1000. The tips of the steering (€ 70) are extremely durable. Front brake pads (€ 80 - € 150) may require replacement in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Z0-thousand mileage, rear (€ 80 - € 100) - about 60 thousand km. The replacement of each pair will cost about € 50 - € 60. According to the factory instruction, the front ventilated brake discs require replacement when installing each third set of pads (80-100 thousand km of run). The factory kit will cost about € 200. Details of third-party manufacturers times in half cheaper.
Prices for spare parts and regulations Service BMW E46 is not cheap. Nevertheless, the operation of these machines is not called the ruinage due to the extremely small probability of unscheduled visit to the car service. From the first years of release, BMW gasoline tresures were constantly kept in the avant-garde of the rating on the smallest number of breakdowns.
Perspectives BMW E46.
Today, the price variation on BMW E46 is quite large. The cost is lowly depends on the modification and configuration of the machines. First of all, it is due to their condition, which is statistically in the cars released in 1998 and 2005 will be much varied. The latter, if they cared for them, can be considered almost new specimens, because it comes to BMW, but the price tags are humane (2 tab.).
In our market, the majority of E46 have on the trunk of Sild 318i. This modification, especially with a 2-liter motor installed in post-folding versions, has the ideal balance of properties for everyday life, but also will delight the owner with an active work with the accelerator pedal.
Feels like Bavarian horses are much more, treated in other planet corners. The merit in this belongs, of course. Distribution of torque over the operating range of motor revolutions and the exact setting of the interaction of other engine and transmission systems. But look for additional horsepower In four cylinders less profitable than in six. Sixters - not only more reliable, but also provide tuning opportunities more.
However, in many Western partners for the improvements of 4-cylinder engines full-fully. Up to turbocts (€ 2500 - € 4000) and compressors (€ 4500 - € 5000). Along with the nomenclature of the stock and components from third-party manufacturers is possible to build turbo options with non-standard geometric dimensions subsoil of the power unit. But still the same operation (and almost for the same money - about € 10,000 - € 15,000 for the full range of works) with 6-cylinder devices more efficiently.
tuning BMW E46.
The manufacturer makes it for the "six-pot" crankshaft blocks, under which the piston stroke is 66 mm, 75 mm, 84 mm, 85.8 mm, 86 mm, 89.6 mm, 91 mm and rods with a length of 135 mm, 140 mm and 145 mm. The nomenclature of the piston allows you to build as atmospheric, the same inflatable versions. The compressor or turbine, delivered to the prepared bottom, make it possible to remove more than 450 liters. from.
The maximum-charged tuning version of the "Trex" will cost more than the Japanese. But the main thing - may be lost, brought by BMW engineers to the Absolute, Balance challenges, scrupulously calculated in the same EMKS or ALPINA'X, which are for most tuning benchmarks. The offer of the parts of the suspension, kites, and the accessories tuning is simply huge. Some factory wheels are about 20 options. Stylistics E46, as in stock, the same in the finalized versions, in terms of external tuning for many years have been erected to the legislative rank for the owners of various brands.
Legendary models in 46 bodies
BMW E46 M3 - EMCA
In general, it is believed that cars with the Literary "M" are a mansion in the model row BMW. Due to significant differences from the standard row. But it was not always so. The cardinal revision of the basic design in the design of the M-modification began to practice precisely when working with the platform E 46. Unlike the predecessor, the E 46 MH was constructively different from ordinary car. In the exterior of M3 were common standard machines Only doors, roof and trunk lid.
Front wings with lattices at M3 were wider. Bumpers, skirts thresholds, mirrors, hood, back spoiler, 4-pipe exhaust - it and much more m3 was original. Differed and interior. The most visible innovations: steering wheel, sports seats and a combination of devices. Others were the motors.
In addition to the standard row (oddly enough it sounds) a compartment and convertible MZ, the M-Tech branch produced special limited series of machines. M3 GTR, which appeared in early 2001, had a 4-liter power unit V8 under the hood, who squeezed on-mountain in a racing version up to 450 liters. from. (331 kW). The civilian modification of this engine was modest - 385 liters. from. By the way, these civil versions were actually practically full-fledged combat vehicles, which were on sale for the sake of meeting the Competition Rules of the American Le Mans (AMLS) competitions.
Moreover, due to the same rules obliging to ensure the implementation process for 12 months, each of 10 copies exhibited at a price of a quarter of a quarter of a million euros each, sold only to chosen customers. In the future, the requirements of the rules have tightened even more, but in BMW no longer followed them. It was too expensive to release another hundred cars and a thousand "eights". GTR MH continued to participate in competitions not for the sake of legally legitimate victories (it was impossible due to permanent fines), but for the sake of improvement technical Concept. Today there are such copies of collectors, in close circles of people from motorhorsport.
BMW E46 M3 - CSL
Limited bMW Series E46 m3 CSL was released in the second half of 2003. In accordance with the decoding of the abbreviation CSL (Coupe Sport LightWeight) when designing this modification special attention It was paid to weight reduction. A lot of parts from carbon were applied by car: Roof, front bumper, rear diffuser, doors upholstery and the center console, besides this, the installation of the fiberglass composite of the trunk, a thinner rear window, lightweight, was sent to weight loss. graduation system, racing seats. The model also lost sound insulation and sideways of safety.
In the basic configuration, there was no air conditioning, and the audio system (though, in the options they were saved). From ordinary EMCI CSL differed not only weighing and elements of appearance. Motor power in z60 l. from. reached in other camshafts, valves, modified intake manifold and engine control program. SMG II gear control program has been changed. The suspension has received thicker transverse stability stabilizers, the springs of increased rigidity. Subsequently, part of the components of the CSL version (19-inch wheels, pendant springs, steering rack, brake mechanisms and some others) have received registration in the Competition package (in the USA) in standard MH. In Europe, a similar package for Emok was called M-Sport (it is often confused with a ClubSport package for ordinary E 46, which included parts from standard M-models).
