2003 BMW 3 Series M3

Germany Gasoline RWD Convertible

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2003 BMW 3 Series M3

Germany Gasoline RWD Convertible

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 2003
Make: BMW
Model: 3 Series
Variant: M3

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 2003
Make: BMW
Model: 3 Series
Variant: M3

Body Style

Convertible

Generation

E46

Seats

4

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: M3 Convertible
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 343 hp
Power (kW): 252 kW
Torque: 365 Nm (269 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph: 5.2 seconds
0–100 km/h: 5.5 seconds
Displacement

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)
Curb weight: 1,655 kg (3,649 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 7,900 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 4,900 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 5.5 litres

Engine Configuration

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Stroke: 91 mm (3.6 in)
Compression Ratio: 11.5 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection

Service Intervals

Brake Fluid: 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 25,000 km / 2 years

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

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Independent: Multi-link

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 63 litres

Emission

Emission Standard: Euro 3

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 17.9 litres / 100 km
Highway: 8.8 litres / 100 km
Combined: 12.1 litres / 100 km

Emission NEDC

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: 110 mm (4.3 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

Rear Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

CO₂, Combined

292 g/km

Gross Weight

2,100 kg (4,630 lb)

Cargo Capacity

445 kg (981 lb)

Max Roof Load

0 kg (0 lb)

Max Towbar Download

75 kg (165 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
Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear: 72.6
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque: 115 Nm

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

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Load Limiter

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat

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

DriverYes

PassengerYes

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
Sports Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types

Low Beam: H7
Main Beam: H7

3 Series

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Rim Material

Alloy

Number of Spokes

10

Rim Colour

Silver

Rim Type

Disc Wheel

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

PassengerYes

RearOptional

Airbag cut-off Switch

Driver-

PassengerYes

Rear-

Convertible

Variant

3 Series M3 Convertible Generations5 of 8

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

343 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 6-speed

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