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BMW M3 III (E46) gallery (2000–2006)

Widely celebrated as the purest M3 ever made, pairing stunning fender bulges with the 8,000-rpm S54 inline-six.

All photos 773 I (E30) 38 1986–1991 II (E36) 37 1992–1999 III (E46) 110 2000–2006 IV (E90/E92/E93) 314 2007–2013 V (F80) 164 2014–2018 VI (G80) 88 2020
bmw m3 pic #41868 1024 x 768 74 E46 M Power
bmw m3 pic #36137 1600 x 1200 123 Coupe
bmw m3 pic #32111 1024 x 768 115 M3 E46
bmw m3 pic #31517 640 x 480 91 E46 Coupe
bmw m3 pic #31516 800 x 600 93 E46
bmw m3 pic #31515 640 x 480 97 E46
bmw m3 pic #31514 800 x 600 114 M3 E46
bmw m3 pic #31513 1280 x 960 88 E46 Coupe
bmw m3 pic #31512 1600 x 1200 87 E46 Coupe
bmw m3 pic #31511 896 x 592 119 M3 E46
bmw m3 pic #31510 800 x 600 87 E46
bmw m3 pic #31509 800 x 600 68 E46
bmw m3 pic #31508 1024 x 768 67 E46
bmw m3 pic #29232 832 x 624 116 M3 CSL
bmw m3 pic #29231 832 x 624 122 M3 CSL

Arriving in 2000, the E46 M3 is widely hailed as a high-water mark for sports cars. Its aggressive power-dome hood, wider tracks, front fender gills, and quad exhaust tips gave it an iconic stance that looked fast even standing still.

At its heart beat the legendary 3.2-liter S54 inline-six, spinning to an intoxicating 8,000 rpm and producing 343 horsepower. Highlighted by the ultra-lightweight CSL edition with its carbon-fiber roof and airbox roar, the E46 represents pure driver engagement.