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Country of origin:Germany
Produced from:2000 - 2006
Introduced at:2000 Paris Motor Show
Internal name:E46
Source:Company press release
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration Straight 6
Location Front, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 3,245 cc / 198 cu in
Bore / Stroke 87.0 mm (3.4 in) / 91.0 mm (3.6 in)
Compression 11.3:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch MSS 54 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 343 bhp / 256 kW @ 7,900 rpm
Torque 365 Nm / 269 ft lbs @ 4,900 rpm
BHP/Liter 106 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts, coil springs, wishbones, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,542 kilo / 3,400 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,490 mm (176.8 in) / 1,780 mm (70.1 in) / 1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,725 mm (107.3 in) / 1,480 mm (58.3 in) / 1,490 mm (58.7 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.22 bhp / kg
Top Speed 250 km/h (155 mph) (limited)
0-60 mph 5.1 s

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