The E46 uses a timing chain.
The last time a cambelt was used in a 3-series was for the E30.
The carbureted 316, the 318is, and the M3 used a timing chain.
No the camshafts are chain driven.
The BMW E46 M3 was first launched in Germany where the first BMW E46 M3 was built. The BMW E46 M3 was first introduced in October 2000 and was produced from 2001 to 2006.
That engine does not have a timing belt, it is chain driven and should last the lifetime of the vehicle.
yes, but you would have to get an m3 subframe to go with it...LOTS of $$$
e46 its newer more powerfull bigger better interior more expensive but better.....
Yes.
Timing chain. All E36 and E46 models use a timing chain.
Depends on what year it was manufactured. If it is from e46 series (1998 onwards then it is deifinitely a timing chain which is good news, i.e., no maintenance. Depends on what year it was manufactured. If it is from e46 series (1998 onwards then it is deifinitely a timing chain which is good news, i.e., no maintenance.
The M3 will win but it is a close race
4.8s stock (e46)
The M3 E46 was manufactured by the yuppie specialists, BMW. This vehicle has been in production since 1985 and is a high performance car that others are compared to.
Yes, my m3 e46 is totally original. It does have it's original 18" rims. No tuning whatsoever. I like the CSL wheels though, but I think I prefer to keep it original.