2001 BMW E46 M3 GTR CURVE
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A car so good, it got Porsche complaining about GT rules. Unfortunately, BMW turned away from GT racing in the 2002 season because of new rules.
     Specifications
Year2001 Powertrain LayoutFront Engine / RWD
MakeBMW Base Price$470 000
ModelE46 M3 GTR ProductionNot Available
Engine & TransmissionBody / Chassis
ConfigurationV8 Weight1120 kg / 2469 lbs
Valvetrain32V / DOHC Length4613 mm / 181.6 in
Displacement3997 cc / 243.9 cu in WidthNot Available
Power331.1 kw / 444 bhp @ 7500 rpm HeightNot Available
Torque479.96 nm / 354 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm Wheelbase2731 mm / 107.5 in
Bhp / Liter111.08 bhp per litre Front Track1608 mm / 63.3 in
Bore94 mm / 3.7 in Rear Track1603 mm / 63.1 in
Stroke72 mm / 2.8 in SteeringRack & Pinion w/Power Assist
Redline8500 Body / FrameNot Available
Transmission TypeHewland 6-Speed Manual Front BrakesBrembro Vented Discs w/6-Pot Calipers
1st Gear Ratio2.50:1 Front Brake Size381 mm / 15.0 in
2nd Gear Ratio2.07:1 Rear BrakesBrembro Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers
3rd Gear Ratio1.69:1 Rear Brake Size312 mm / 12.3 in
4th Gear Ratio1.38:1 Front Wheels46 x 28 cm / 18.0 x 11.0 in
5th Gear Ratio1.18:1 Rear Wheels46 x 28 cm / 18.0 x 11.0 in
6th Gear Ratio1.04:1 Front Tires290/650-18
Final Drive Ratio3.87:1 Rear Tires290/680-18
     Performance
Top Speed265.5 kph / 165 mph 0 - 60 mph3.3
0 - quarter mile11.3 / 125.3 0 - 100 mph7.1
Lateral AccelerationNot Available EPA City/HwyRacing: 4.8