Bmw 2004 m m3 coupe the ultimate m3 convertible driving. The bmw 3 series cars are the aspiration for every automaker building a sports sedan or smaller luxury sedan. Nov 17, 2003 order mine with the sequential manual gearbox. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. Accelaration smg vs manual transmission bimmerfest bmw. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Bmw manufactured the highperformance 330ci from 2001 to 2006. Like all bmw models, the 330ci featured rearwheel drive with disc brakes and offered customers options in terms of trim and transmission. The fastest 100km time ive witnessed was a manual 06 zcp running 5. Access free bmw m3 convertible 2004 owners manual bmw m3 convertible 2004 owners manual best watches under 2k in this video we are talking about the best watches under 2k. The bmw 330i smgs engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3 litre, double overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. We have 25 2004 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 42 personal use cars. The smg used the same 6speed getrag transmission underneath but it utilized an electrohydraulically actuated clutch to shift gears, so there was no third clutch pedal in the cabin. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 series since the e30 m3 was introduced in 1986.
The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine and has a 0 100 kmh 62 mph acceleration time of 5. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmws inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. The bmw m3 is not available with an automatic transmission and is only available in smg sequential manual gearbox or manual transmissions. We think the pure manual would quicken track times by a half second or so. I recently purchased a m3 and today i tried out a couple of 060 runs. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The 330i sedan with the new performance package may offer the best balance of all 12 variants measured by price, performance and practicality. Cant remember the exact definition thought it was based on 060 but the impreza p1 comes into this category, so the e46 shouldnt be too far away.
Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2004 bmw 3 series sedan 4d 330i. Evolution of the bmw m3 zero to 60 times 060 times. While sub350 hp may not be terribly impressive by 2018 standards, its really more than enough in an e46 m3, which in a welldriven 6speed manual car should be good for high foursecond range 060 mph runs. Free scheduled maintenance for four years or 50,000 miles comes standard with all 2004 bmw 3 series models. The old and successful bmw is nearing its centennial anniversary. When it comes to performance cars, little carry the same iconic legacy the bmw m3 does.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3 2004 m3 models in cincinnati. The bmw 330i smg s engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3 litre, double overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 4 valves per cylinder. Even with launch control on the smg or 6mt, it manages to do 100 km in 5. Hi all, i recently purchased a m3 and today i tried out a couple of 0 60 runs. Is the general consensus that the e46 m3 060 time is 5. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. For those that dont know what bmw stands for, it means bayerische motoren werke, or bavarian motor works in english. If it works it is a charm, but if it has a fault, only a few specialists know how to deal with it and i doubt that one of these individuals is near you. A high performance version of the standard 3series, the m3 is a product of bmws inhouse motorsport division, m gmbh. However before i go on and on about smg its important to remember that its not an automatic with manual controls but a real clutchless manual transmission similar to whats in the bmwwilliams f1 car. Bmw 2004 m m3 coupe the ultimate m3 convertible driving machine. In this application it has an output of 184 bhp 187 ps7 kw of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 237. We have 409 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 206 1owner cars, and 511 personal use cars.
This vehicle has a 4 door saloon sedan type body with a front mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. The m3 was now available with an smg drivelogic automated manual too. Otherwise, the zeds chassis and suspension are unflappable, the 3. Specifications listing with the performance factory data and. There is no doubt the smg is a more complicated system. Although the bmw m3 received some major changes throughout its lifetime, it never lost its status as the benchmark. Shop 2004 bmw m3 vehicles for sale in cincinnati, oh at. A little known fact about bmw is that it was heavily involved in. The number for the manual m3 coupe that i saw in car and driver was 0 60 in 4. That lag was less evident in the partial throttle openings of everyday driving. But when the automatic mode was engaged, the lag was even more pronounced. Running in the a5 mode slowed the smg by another 0. In this application it produces 225 bhp 228 ps168 kw of power at 5900. When the 6 speed manual m3 is tested instead of the smg version there is at least.
The smg is one of the best semiautomatic transmissions out there today and takes much of its technology from the f1 race track. We love the e46 bmw m3, but all cars have their shortcom. If you hit the gas at the wrong time and have the sport button on, you can get some very unexpected results. Please take into account that the bmw 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is gathered from. In 2004 bmw built the m3 csl in only 1,400 examples. While the smg fits the character of the m3, it would not be our choice for the 645ci.
The bmw 330i smg is a saloon sedan with 4 doors and a front mounted powerplant which delivers the power to the rear wheels. Bmw 060 times bmw m2, m3, m4, m5, m6, x3, x5, x6 and 335i. Again, another acceptable tradeoff for the ability to have. If only the z4 were equipped with the m3 s wonderfully adjustable smg. The bmw m3 is a sports version of the popular compact 3series automobile. It has established itself as a automobile, motorcycle, and engine manufacturer over the years. That generates 225 hp and 185 lbft of torque and goes from 060 in the 6 seconds range. If only the z4 were equipped with the m3s wonderfully adjustable smg. The 330ci represented the high end of the bmw 3series and was offered as either a twodoor coupe or convertible. M3 sedans were available during the e36 19941999 and. We have 409 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 206 1. The smg system on the e46 m3 and e60 m5 are disappointing in my opinion and maybe bmws since the new vehicles are using dct technology instead of the smg.
Smg is pretty much a hybrid of manual and automatic, as it can be driven in automatic or manual mode. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of bmw 330ci in 2004, the model with 2door notchback coupe body and line6 2979 cm3 182. The above chart tracks bat auctions sales results for e46 bmw m3 coupes and convertibles, as found on our bat model page here. I wish id grabbed a manual because im a driving purist and smg will take a bit to get used to. Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 bmw m3 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more.
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