A six-speed Getrag gearbox took power to the rear wheels via a variable-lock limited-slip diff, developed with GKN. Stiffened, wider-tracked with big wheelarches and a massive front spoiler, it packed a 3.2-litre straight-six substantially re-engineered by the M division to generate 343bhp at 7900rpm and 269lb ft at 4900rpm. Priced on a par with the Porsche Boxster S, the E46 M3 was streets ahead in performance, challenging the much pricier 911 and Audi RS4. The E36 M3 of ’93 was accused of being more of a marketing tool – a tad unwieldy and overweight – but the E46 was designed to address that. This homologation special was only meant to help the company win Touring Car races, but it started a whole new genre and added excitement to the BMW range that it couldn’t do without. You can compare and contrast all available versions and choose the best BMW engine for your purpose.A decade after the Golf GTI had turned the sports car concept on its head and shown that a hot hatch could be as chuckable as a roadster, BMW brought out the M3 in 1986. You will be provided with useful tips and recommendations connected with repairing works, oil, tuning for city ride, upgrades, mods, motor lifespan and many others. Our overviews will provide you with information about motor types, codes, locations of their codes, weight, possible problems and drawbacks, malfunctions (reduced power, misfiring, trembling, vibration, noise, squeak, oil leaking, overheat, shaking idle and other possible problems which can occur). Here you will find overviews and detailed descriptions of BMW 3-Series engines including top motors. At the same time diesel motor fans will also have a chance to choose the most appropriate version from wide range of diesel BMW 3 Series engines which can vary from 2.0-liter low power models to efficient engines of more than 300 HP. BMW 3 Engine line starts from the weakest versions of 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engines ending up with powerful V8, I6 and 6-cylinder turbocharged engines which are produced specially for M3 E36/E46/E90/E92/F30 models. You can easily choose the one from such a great variety that will certainly meet all your demands and expectations. Mass production of BMW 3 Series offers line of engines of different versions and modifications. Main rivals of BMW 3 include Audi A4/A5, Mercedes-Benz C-Class/CLK/190, Lexus IS, Infiniti G/ Q50, Volvo S60, Acura TSX as well as other competitors of this class. At the same time large BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo and BMW X1 crossover were also manufactured on the base of BMW 3. At the same time BMW 3 base was used to produce BMW 4 coupe of middle size. BMW 3 takes position between compact BMW 1 and BMW 5 sedan which belongs to business class. BMW 3-Series introduces line of premium autos for the middleclass which belong to D-Segment in accordance with European classification.
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