The E46 3 Series was the successor to the E36 3 Series, whose manufacturing terminated in 2000, and is the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series line of small executive automobiles. It was manufactured by the German automaker BMW from 1997 to 2006. The E46 was first made available in sedan, coupe, convertible, station wagon, and hatchback body styles in November 1997. The 3 Series Compact has been the name given to the latter.
The 2-door coupe version of the M3 performance variant debuted in June 2000, while the convertible version debuted in April 2001. The BMW S54 straight-six engine powers the M3, which has a 6-speed manual or 6-speed SMG-II automated manual transmission as an option.
After the E90 3 Series sedans were released in late 2004, the E46 lineup began to be phased out. The E46 coupe and convertible body types, however, were still manufactured up until August 2006.
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To be clear. The number 46 indicates the beginning of the model’s development at that time.
For instance, the 8 Series, which is the E31, began production in 1989, whereas the 7 Series, which is the E32, began production in 1986. You can observe that the number doesn’t necessarily correspond to the order in which the cars are released on the market.
But how are the numbers picked then? Is it just someone’s preference, or does it have some special meaning? Although the assembly plant theory is somewhat logical, it doesn’t address why the assembly facilities weren’t given the BMW E1, E2, E3, E4, or E5 designations. etc
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The general model number for the current 3 series automobile lineup is E46. Production of the 323i and 328i (sedans) began in 1999, followed by the coupe and sedan 323 and 328 models in 2000, and the 325, 330, and M3 vehicles in 2001. Entwicklung, meaning development (or evolution), is what the German letter E stands for. E36, E30, etc. were the designations for earlier 3 series vehicles.
The 330i, 330ci, 325i, and so on are all merely models that are employed in place of adjectives like “civic” or “fiero.”
Which “e” is my BMW according to the body designations?
Although you may have heard a lot of “e” words at your local BMW Service Center, along with potentially some “f” and “s” words, phrases like “e36,” “e60,” and “e28” have specific meanings to BMW mechanics and aficionados. For instance, an e46 is referred to as a 2003 330i. Depending on the look and year of your BMW, these “e” designations are used to define BMW Body style design. Entwicklung, the German term for development or evolution when you link the ‘e’, is abbreviated as “E.”
If you don’t understand any of these terms, the following list should assist you identify the code name for your BMW.
The E46 3 Series is one of the best BMWs ever produced for this reason.
When the BMW E46 3 Series entered its fourth generation in 1998, it immediately rose to the top of the sales charts for premium compact cars.
The BMW E46 3 Series is perhaps the first car that most people think of when they hear the term “BMW.” It is without a doubt one of the most popular BMWs ever made, and it belongs to the model generation with the most sales in BMW’s history. Everyone adores them, so it’s understandable why they’re so well-liked. The BMW E46 3 Series is arguably the best 3 Series vehicle produced by the brand to date.
The BMW E46, the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series, was built from 1997 to 2006. BMW unquestionably succeeded in creating yet another masterpiece. The BMW 3-Series quickly climbed the rankings to take the third spot among cars sold in Germany.
Even though it was initially released in the late 1990s, the BMW 3 Series E46 is still widely regarded as a modern automobile by many people today. Since the E46’s first production models were produced in 1998, the model will soon be commemorating its 25th birthday.
What does e30, e36, and e46 all mean?
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For instance, 330 denotes a 3.0L engined 3 series, as originally posted by Vector.
The E46 (latest generation) 323i and 325i are the same engine (or nearly the same engine), whereas the 328i and 330 are actually 2.8L and 3.0L, which is where it gets really stupid because the 323i meant a 2.5L engine but it was too close of a number to the 328i for marking purposes (a true 2.8L engine).
Then there is the vintage 745i from 1982 to 1984, which had a 3.2L turbo and a displacement of 3.2 x 1.5 (the old turbo classification used for racing).
Additionally, the 1985–1989 325/325e had an engine that was more powerful (but of smaller displacement) than the 2.5L engine used in the 325i.
I believed the E36 began in 1992 and concluded in 1999, as originally mentioned by M3 MadBimmer.
Also, i’ve always been curious about the numbers that are missing in between; for example, e37. Were those the ones they were developing but ultimately decided to skip over?
IIRC, the E36s began in September 1990 (I believe the euro 316 sedan was available in 1990), however I understand that you received the E36s later in the US.
So, to be clear, you’re replacing components created by hundreds of engineers who are compensated with thousands of dollars for something you purchased at Pep Boys because your friend who doesn’t have a job said you it was “better”?
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We apologise for the eight-month break in Project E46 M3 updates, but despite having a problem during the previous year that we kept quiet about, the car is currently functioning great. A new performance item has even been dyno tested, and several stylish exterior and interior changes have been made, but we’ll have more to say about that soon. We’ll talk about the aforementioned problem we resolved today.
If your BMW E46 hasn’t yet displayed the yellow “EML” indicator, it won’t be long. Its name, Elektronische Motorleistungsregelung, can refer to a wide range of “electronic engine power control” problems, most of which are connected to the drive-by-wire technology.
Ah, I see. the delightful EML light. In the instance of Project M3, when this light would turn on, the vehicle would immediately turn off and would not start again. As if we had a dead ECU, the engine would start to run but there would be no fuel or ignition. Not enjoyable if you’re unsure of what to do.
Yes, that is the low windshield fluid indication, which is empty (due to an error I made when installing a splitter I’ll soon be discussing with you). Yes, the airbag light is also on there, which has appeared on each of the five M3s I’ve owned. I just don’t care about it anymore since I’m so accustomed to seeing it.
Throttle Position Sensors (TPS) are the most frequent component to fail in the EML circuit, and the #1 TPS, which is located just above the air filter, is the one you want to have a problem. Simply put, replacing it is the simplest.
Before the AEM Infinity EMS installation, soon after we swapped our Corsa exhaust and VAC Motorsport pulleys, I first experienced the EML light turning on. It was first perplexing because after replacing TPS #1, the car ran smoothly, only for the light to return a week or two later.
Be careful not to strip the weak-sauce Phillips screws when replacing the TPS. Later, I changed them out for these Allen-head, socket-head cap screws with a size of M4 0.7 x 25mm.
Sadly, after a few weeks the EML light would occasionally turn on and the car would stall once more. I had hoped the latest AEM Infinity installation in Part 6 would resolve this, but sadly, nothing changed. But after that, it continued to drive well for several months. So strange so far.
I didn’t figure it out, or so I thought, until my wife and I drove from Kansas City to St. Louis in November 2013 to watch Argentina play Bosnia/Herzegovina in a FIFA soccer friendly (oh cow there are a lot of Bosnians in St. Louis!). At first, I had assumed that we were permanently stranded by the side of the road and that our weekend was over. Fortunately, we both discovered—well, she did, and she wants my readers to know about—that removing fuse #29 and reinstalling it with the key off turned off the EML light. (I just recently noticed that removing TPS #1 and plugging it back in would accomplish the same feat.) This method would be effective, but only for around 20 minutes.
What followed the BMW E46?
The BMW 3 Series’ fifth generation began with the BMW E90. By the end of the BMW E46 period in 2002, the 3 Series had already had a facelift with brand-new headlights and taillights.
The BMW E90 3 Series Sedan and E91 Sports Wagon eras began in 2006, respectively. Along with it, the BMW E92 3 Series Coupe and E93 3 Series Convertible were introduced.
The fifth generation of the 3 Series has undergone significant mechanical and aesthetic improvements. First, a dimension increase was brought on by the switch from the BMW E46 to the E90. The new 3 Series E90 was more balanced because to its wider tracks, bigger wheelbase (1.4 inches wider than E46), and roomier cabin.
The E in E46 stands for what?
The German word Entwicklung, which means development, is represented by the letter E in the E-number. E numbers are the manufacturing code numbers assigned to newly developed automobiles before their official sales name has been determined.
Are BMW E46s quick?
The 3.2-liter inline-six S54B32 engine from BMW, which built on the foundation of its predecessor, was the heart of the M3 E46. However, at the time of its initial release in 2000, the model had 343 horsepower (252 kilowatts) and 269 pound-feet (365 Newton-meters) of torque, which was a nearly wholly new concept at the time. The vehicle in the video had a six-speed manual transmission, though an optional automated manual transmission was also offered.
On paper, the M3 E46 should be able to accelerate from a standstill to 62 mph (100 kph) in just 5.1 seconds despite having a curb weight of 3,461 pounds (1,570 kilograms). It is interesting to note that it has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 kph), even if the example from the video clearly exceeds that limit.
The M3 E46 had a V8 engine version, and it was the road-legal GTR produced as a homologation for the race vehicle, as a finishing point. The sports coupe was capable of 183 mph with the bigger engine.