2003 BMW 3 Series M3

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Vehicle Details

Year
2003
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Variant
M3
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
E46 Facelift
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic Semi-automatic
  • Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
M3 Coupé
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
5.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.2 seconds
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)
Curb weight
1,470 kg (3,241 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
Bore
87 mm (3.4 in)
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
Leather
Optional
Wood
Optional
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

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
63 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
17 – 17.8 - 17.8 – 20 litres / 100 km
Highway
8 – 8.4 - 8.4 – 9 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.9 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
287 g/km

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)

Interior

Leg Room, Front
1,059 mm (41.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
843 mm (33.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,384 mm (54.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,339 mm (52.7 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Cargo Capacity
530 kg (1,168 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Yes
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Hook
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
One-touch up/down
Driver
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
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
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Number of Vents, Front
4 pcs
Controls
Buttons
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
TV Receiver
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Phone Preparation
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
RDS
Optional
Connectivity › TV Receiver
Digital
Optional
Connectivity › TV Receiver › Digital
Analogue
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Cassette
Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Buttons
Optional
Rotary Dial
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Compass
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
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
Optional
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Footwell (Front)
Ambient Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Rear
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
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
  • Activate/Deactivate
  • Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons

Trunk

Total Trunk Volume
430 litres
Rear Trunk
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Rubber
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window

Design

Entry Guard Material
Aluminium
Pedals
Standard
Pedals
Aluminium
Optional
Stainless Steel
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
Powered
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Power Seat, Driver
User Memory
Yes
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes

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
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
Ski/Snowboard-bag
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
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
Parking Assist
Optional

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
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
2001
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

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
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
  • D2S (xenon)
  • H7
Main Beam
H7
Fog Light, Front
H11
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
  • BA15s (P21W)
  • BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Glove Compartment
SV8.5 (C5W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)

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