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The BMW 3 Series (E46) is the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars manufactured by German automaker BMW. Produced from 1997 to 2006, it was the successor to the E36 3 Series , which ceased production in 2000.
The BMW M54 is a naturally aspirated straight-6 DOHC petrol engine produced from 2000 to 2006. It was released in the E53 X5 [1] and is the replacement for the M52 engine. The S54 is the equivalent high performance engine, used in the E46 M3, the Z3 M Coupé/Roadster and the E85/E86 Z4 M.
The E46/5 was not as successful as the E36/5, even though BMW had fixed many of the E36/5's shortcomings (limited range of engines, rear-seating room). While lauded as a driver's car, the E46/5 received some criticism for its unique headlights and tail-lights which were considered unattractive compared to the rest of the E46 lineup.
Compared with its M54 predecessor, the N52 features Valvetronic (variable valve lift), [7] a lighter block due to the use of a magnesium alloy [8] and an electric water pump (replacing the belt-driven water pump) [9] [10] and a variable output oil pump. [11] The redline was increased from 6,500 rpm to 7,000 rpm, except for N52B25 (130 kW). [12]
Introduced in MY 1991 on the BMW E36 320i/325i and E34 5 Series. Input torque maximum is 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) Weight: ~75 kg (165 lb) Oil capacity: ~10.5 L (11.1 US qt) Applications [1] 1992–1993 BMW E32 — 730i M60B30; 1992–1995 BMW E34 — 525i M50B25TÜ; 1992–1995 BMW E34 — 530i M60B30; 1992–1995 BMW E34 — 525tds M51D25
The 420G is a 6-speed manual transmission manufactured by Getrag.It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and for use on engines producing up to 499 N⋅m (368 lb⋅ft) of torque.
The N42B20 has a displacement of 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in), [1] uses Bosch DME ME9.2 fuel injection and has twin-balancing shafts. [citation needed] The N42B20 revs to 6600 rpm Applications: 2001-2004 E46 318i/318Ci/318ti
The P60B40 was the powertrain for the BMW E46 M3 GTR from 2001 to 2005. The BMW M3 GTR competed in the GT Class of the American Le Mans Series in 2001. There was opposition to the car being allowed to race, rivals stated that the car was a prototype as a road going version was not available to buy.