BMW E46 M3 SMG 2002 Model
BMW E46 M3 SMG 2002 Model
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Shortly after the turn of the millennium, the BMW M3 E46 burst onto the big stage of the automobile world. What followed was the continuation of an unprecedented success story, which began in 1986 with the purist M3 E30 and manifested itself in 1992 with the M3 E36, which was even more refined and understated. The E46 was the fourth generation of the BMW 3 Series, but only the third edition that BMW crowned with an M3 marque. Series forefather, the BMW E21, had to make do without a sportier model with motorsport genes.
An M automobile never lacks for clear distinguishing features. As with the iconic M3 E30, the M3 E46 is immediately recognisable as the premium model in its series thanks to numerous details. In particular, aesthetic changes such as widened fenders, special side skirts and the modified front apron catch the eye of every observer. These changes also serve an important purpose, mostly in terms of aerodynamics. This also applies to the so-called Gurney flap at the rear: the small spoiler lip noticeably reduces lift and thus improves to traction – crucial in faster corners.
Buyers of the third generation M3 were able to choose between the 6-speed manual transmission and the 6-speed SMG (sequential manual transmission). The latter is an automated manual transmission, which the driver can operate using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel or the gear lever in the centre console. In contrast to the manual version, gear changes are always sequential and individual gears cannot be skipped.
But what makes the BMW SMG unit so good is that the driver has full manual control over the up and downshifts -- no computer overrides or forced upshifts -- and can adjust the quality and speed of the gear changes and clutch actuation (from soft and pleasant to hard-core race-style firmness) simply by selecting, via the touch of a button, from one of six available Drive Logic programs.
No car combines fun and practicality and relative affordability with quite the same panache as the E46 M3. It'll be remembered as one of the best sporting cars the Munich Company has ever produced.
This near perfect example comes in the highly desirable colour combination, black on black. The exterior paint seems to be absolutely perfect, with no visible blemishes. The interior is also near perfect. The leather seats are perfect and the steering wheel looks like it was bolted on at the factory yesterday.
The car is accompanied with a full service history, owner’s manuals ,Spare Keys and the original BMW Tools.
Apart from the standard BMW fitted options the car comes with the following additional factory fitted options.
Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi System , Climate comfort windscreen , Xenon lights and Washer System , Individual High Gloss Saturn Chrome Exterior , Professional Navigation System , Park Distance Control , Rain Sensor including Auto Switch , Sequential Gear Box , Schnitzer Side Mirrors.
Model: 2002
Transmission type: SMG
Vehicle colour: Carbon Black
Mileage: 110405km
Interior colour: Black
Number of doors: Two Doors
Convertible: No
Driver side: Right Hand Side
Fuel: Petrol
Motor size (CC): 3,2 Litre Inline 6
Owner's Manual: Yes
Service History: Yes
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