Which makes it more than 3 times rarer, than the Ferrari 250 GTO. While I can't exactly agree with that, there's no doubt for me that this one's on the podium, with its raspy voice.Ģ004 M3 CSL: Basically a ripped M3, less weight, more power, more downforce.Ģ005 M3 GTR (Straßenversion): Homologation model for Le Mans, 10 of them were made. Lots and lots and lots of torque.Ģ001 M3: A lot of people state that this is the best M3 ever made. All-wheel driven, to arrive everywhere in time even in winter.Ģ002 330d: Biggest diesel version. Mostly because the engine came from the strongest non M-power E36.Ģ002 330Ci: You want an M3, but you don't have enough dough? Here's the solution!Ģ004 330xi Touring: A good alternative if you want a fast beemer, but you're blessed with the burden of family, or just work at a construction site. Eastern Europe's favourite import target in the mid 2010s.ġ998 323i: An older, more reliable piece of engineering available at model release.Ģ006 320Ci: An overall good coupe, from the more sensible side.ġ999 328Ci: I genuinely like this model. "N" badged engines are successors of "M" badged engines (M40,M43,M50,M52,etc), with polar bear friendly improvements, and a timing chain from some child-sized bicycle.Ģ000 320d: A sturdy little workhorse.
The package contains the following models:ġ999 316i: Smallest 3 series available for pre-facelift models, with a bored-out M43 engine.Ģ003 316Ti Compact: It's a looker, isn't it?Ģ004 318i: Facelift model with the new N42 engine. Looking back now it wasn't a failure at all, some trims were looked quite okay, but I'm not here to discuss the matter of taste. The development started in 1993, it's basically Chris Bangle's first "child" at BMW. Made between 1998-2006, successor of the E36 ( :'( ), predecessor of the E90.
With the associated knowledge, I felt ready to make an E46, as it was requested already. Mostly because I've been busy, and also I had to learn these new 3D and interior features. As an option, there was a 6-speed automated gearbox named SMGII, with a single-clutch system.It's been a while since I made something here. Under the hood, the M3 Cabriolet was fitted with the same 3.2-liter S54 engine mated to a standard 6-speed manual. The dashboard and the center console were the same as for the coupe version. The soft-top was completely retractable behind the rear bench. In the back, there was not too much room for long trips. The front bucket seats were fitted as standard. Inside, the M3 Convertible offered room for four occupants. From there on there was no other visible reinforcement on top of the body. The car featured a thicker A-pillar to reinforce the bodywork.
On the sides, a pair of vents on the front fenders resembled, in a modern way, those found on the glorious BMW 507. Two scoops on the hood allowed a part of the hot air to escape from the engine bay. The big bumper with a lower apron and wide grille was needed to hide the big radiator and various coolers. The aggressive look of the car was due to its rounded parking lights, named “Angel Eyes” even though they looked from the opposing team. While the E30 M3 was built in a little over 17.000 units, the E46 M3 convertible alone was sold in almost 30.000 units. The 2001 M3 (E46) was the third generation. Its commercial success was so big that the car-maker decided to build offer M3 versions for the following 3-Series vehicles. The first generation of the BMW M3 was a race-purpose car built for streets to receive the FIA approval for racing. The third generation of the M3 was built in a choice of two body styles: coupe and convertible.Įven though the convertible was heavier, its performances were no joke.