Why does the E46 M3 sound so raspy?
Why does the E46 M3 sound so raspy?
Very high-compression engines will sound more raspy than lower-compression engines. The M3’s exhaust note has been its hallmark since the E36 M3 (euro).
Is E46 M3 appreciating?
They may have been common but only a select few that meet certain criteria are appreciating. Because the E46 was so usable there are hardly any available with such low mileage and in great condition. The most important criteria for buying an appreciating E46 M3 is genuine low mileage.
How fast is a E46 M3?
General performance
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) |
|---|---|
| Est. emissions | 226 g/km |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| Downforce @ 200 kph | -18 kg (-40 lbs) |
| 100 kph – 0 | 35 m (114 ft) |
How long does an M3 last?
The BMW M3 has a life expectancy of up to 150,000 to 200,000 but there are a lot of variables in play. The most important factor is always giving Your car proper care and keeping up with the routinely scheduled maintenance intervals.
Where are BMW M models tested and tuned?
Today, all M models are tested and tuned by BMW’s private facility at the Nurburgring racing circuit in Germany. Fun BMW M Fact: the 6.1L V12 engine used in the McLaren F1, which famously won the 24 Hours of LeMans in 1995, was developed and built by BMW M.
How much does it cost to rebuild a BMW E30 M3?
Some BMW dealerships can do it, but will the cost will like run around $1,000. Since most of the E30 M3’s for sale nowadays have very high, 150,000+ mileage, a potential cost to consider is an engine rebuilt. Rebuilding the seals, gaskets, bolts, etc. will run you about $2k if you can DIY it, and about $5-6k to have a shop do it.
Is the E30 M3 a reliable engine?
All in all, the E30 M3 is an extremely reliable engine and is built to be run hard, but maintenance and upkeep gets expensive given the cars are 30+ years old. You can check out our maintenance guide below which outlines all the periodic maintenance that needs to be done on these cars to keep them running in tip top shape.
What is the history of the BMW E30 M3?
Initially created to establish BMW’s racing program, the division came to prominence in the 70’s and 80’s after developing numerous world-class race cars. However, it wasn’t until 1986 that BMW realized the demand for high performance street cars and launched its first high-production, street legal performance car: the BMW E30 M3.
