The E46 was the fourth 3 Series and the best selling one, a handsome, well balanced car that came as a saloon, Touring, coupe, convertible and Compact hatchback. Chris Bangle led its design and the car reintroduced all wheel drive on the xi and xd models. Its M3 coupe appeared in 2000 with the S54 six cylinder, and the model sold 561,249 cars in its best year, 2002. The saloon was replaced in 2004 while the coupe and convertible lasted to 2006. Its model years run from 1997 to 2006.
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manufactured by the German automaker BMW
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The E46 was produced in Germany (Leipzig, Munich and Regensburg) and in South Africa (Rosslyn).
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The E46 was produced in Germany (Leipzig, Munich and Regensburg) and in South Africa (Rosslyn).
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The E46 was produced in Germany (Leipzig, Munich and Regensburg) and in South Africa (Rosslyn).
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The E46 was produced in Germany (Leipzig, Munich and Regensburg) and in South Africa (Rosslyn).
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The BMW 3 series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975.
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Produced from 1997 to 2006, it was the successor to the E36 3 Series
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Produced from 1997 to 2006, it was the successor to the E36 3 Series
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The highest-selling year for the E46 chassis was 2002, when 561,249 vehicles were sold worldwide.
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It was introduced in November 1997, and available in sedan, coupé, convertible, station wagon and hatchback body styles.
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It was introduced in November 1997, and available in sedan, coupé, convertible, station wagon and hatchback body styles.
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It was introduced in November 1997, and available in sedan, coupé, convertible, station wagon and hatchback body styles.
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It was introduced in November 1997, and available in sedan, coupé, convertible, station wagon and hatchback body styles.
Body style, hatchback: Production and model year changes
It was introduced in November 1997, and available in sedan, coupé, convertible, station wagon and hatchback body styles.
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manufactured by the German automaker BMW
BMW M57 (Wikipedia)
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The 2.9L M57, which is found in E39 530d and E38 730d, as well as early models of E46 330d and E53 X5, is equipped with one Garrett GT2556V turbocharger.
BMW M47 (Wikipedia)
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2001-2003 E46 318d
BMW N42 (Wikipedia)
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2001-2004 E46 316i and 316ti
BMW N46 (Wikipedia)
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2004-2005 E46 316i/316ti
BMW M43 (Wikipedia)
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1998-1999 E46 316i
BMW M56 (Wikipedia)
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From 2003 to 2006-325iA (E46) sedan, coupe and sport wagon with automatic or a manual transmission.
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