Accessories BMW 3 Series E46 compact (2001 - 2005)

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The BMW 3 Series E46 compact belongs to the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series and is on sale from 2001 to 2005, taking a cycle of life something less than the rest of the bodies that made up the 3 series.

History of the BMW 3 Series E46 compact (2001 - 2005)

BMW 3 Series E46 is the fourth generation of the 3 series of the German firm, replacing the BMW 3 Series E36. Even though in a first moment it was marketed first in the sedan version, it gradually added bodies such as the version coupe in 1999 and in the year 2000 this version hatchback with three doors, known as "Compact". However, after more than 3 years of production when not achieve the expected success she has had its predecessor, this vehicle is replaced or the 1-series.

In any case, despite the fact that the BMW 3 Series E46 compact was not the model that best fit the market, what is certain is that the series 3 E46 was a general success, becoming the benchmark in its class and only selling in 2002, a total of 561.249 vehicles.

Design of the BMW 3 Series E46 compact (2001 - 2005)

The new generation of the BMW 3 Series features significant changes compared to the previous generation. We see as its interiors feature a higher level of quality, we also include a series most features, and the motorization of the vehicle is updated.

In this BMW 3 Series E46 compact it is worth noting that your marketing started in June 2001 and featured a design of three doors.

In the same way, as with all series 3 Series E46 introduced elements such as ABS, traction control ASC+T, as well as a system of control of braking in a curve, six airbags, etc., as of series.

Engine BMW 3 Series E46 compact (2001 - 2005)

The BMW 3 Series E46 compact had new engines to gasoline. In this way, stood 6-cylinder engines M52TU and 4-cylinder M43TU.

In regards to the options that were traded in diesel had a 4-cylinder engine for the first time presents a system of eating based on the direct injection of the series.

These engines also have a gearbox, which at first was manual and had five speeds, but as of 2003 it is sold in boxes of 6-cylinder manual 6-speed transmission.

On the other hand, was also a box automatic Steptronic with 4 speed and that was intended for the 4-cylinder models, as well as an option with 5 speeds for the 6-cylinder.

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