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2001 BMW 3 Series M3
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2001
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
M3
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
E46
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
M3 Convertible
Power (hp)
338 hp
Power (kW)
248 kW
Displacement
3,246 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,488 mm
(176.7 in)
Width
1,757 mm
(69.2 in)
Height
1,369 mm
(53.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,725 mm
(107.3 in)
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 6-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,471 mm
(57.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,483 mm
(58.4 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Ground Clearance
130 mm
(5.1 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Garage Remote Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical (Automatic Parking Fold)
User Memory
Yes
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Windows › Tinted Windows
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Colour
Door Handles
Same as Car
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Optional
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
100 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
10
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Number of Climate Zones
1
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
TV Receiver
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
RDS
Optional
Connectivity › TV Receiver
Digital
Optional
Connectivity › TV Receiver › Digital
Analogue
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
MP3
Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Speakers
Subwoofer
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Cooled
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Footwell (Front)
Ambient Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Yes
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
410 litres
Depth
880 mm
(34.6 in)
Carpet
Design
Pedals
Standard
Pedals
Aluminium
Optional
Sport
Optional
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Optional
Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Cameras
Front
Optional
Cameras › Front
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Phone
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
DVD
Optional
GPS › DVD
CD
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
1997
Adult Occupant
1/5 stars
Pedestrian
2/4 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H7
Spare Wheel
Temporary
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes
Rubber
Optional
Rubber/Rug
Optional
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Driver
Passenger
Armrest
Middle
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Power Seat, Driver
User Memory
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
Cushion
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Coat Hanger
Optional
Ski/Snowboard-bag
Optional
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
BMW
813 vehicles
3 Series
Model
21 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
3 Series M3
1986–2013
3 Series M3 Convertible Generations
5 of 8
E46
2001–2004
Year
2001
Powertrain
M3 Convertible
Horsepower
338 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
