2001 BMW M3 Specifications

Specifications

2000 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2011

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2001 - 2006
Price :	$45,975
Weight :	3420 lbs \| 1551.286 kg
Introduced At :	2000 Paris Motor Show

Performance

0-60 mph :	4.7 seconds.
Top Speed :	292 km/h \| 181.478 mph

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3000 cc \| 183.1 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5900 RPM
Torque :	214 Ft-Lbs (290 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.

Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic , 6 Manual

Production Figures

E46 M3 Production (2001-2006) :	85,744
2001 BMW M3

Handling

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V018000
Summary	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V428000
Summary	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Remedy	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.This is an expansion of NHTSA Recall 13V-172.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20000512
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V047000
Summary	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Mfr Report Date	20001001
NHTSA Campaign ID	01V245000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TWO SCREWS THAT SECURE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BACKING PLATE WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE SCREWS COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL INTO THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM.
Consequence	IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET WOULD NO LONGER BE FIXED TO THE BACKING PLATE AND THE PARKING BRAKE COULD NO LONGER BE APPLIED ON THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT A SCREW COULD LODGE WITHIN THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM, IMPAIRING THE FREE MOVEMENT OF THE DRUM. THIS WOULD PRODUCE NOISE, AND COULD CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE ON THAT SIDE TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ATTACHING SCREWS AND SECURE THEM WITH THE PROPER TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes	ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2001 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$25,850
Avg. Household Income :	$42,350
Avg. Home :	$136,150
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.46
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 2001 BMW M3? A: The 2001 BMW M3 has a top speed of 292 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2001 BMW M3? A: The 2001 BMW M3 has a wheelbase size of 107.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2001 BMW M3? A: The 2001 BMW M3 has a length of 176.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2001 BMW M3? A: The 2001 BMW M3 has a width of 69.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 2001 BMW M3 cost when new?A: The 2001 BMW M3 had a base price of approximately $45,975 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2001 BMW M3? A: The 2001 BMW M3 was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.

Q: How many E46 M3 were produced? A: BMW produced 85,744 examples of the E46 M3 from 2001 to 2006.

Q: What engine did the 2001 BMW M3 have? A: The engine powering the 2001 BMW M3 was a Inline 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 225 BHP (165.6 KW) @ 5900 RPM and 214 Ft-Lbs (290 NM) @ 3500 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2001 BMW M3 have? A: The 2001 BMW M3 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic, 6 speed Manual.