In 2001, BMW introduced a new chapter in the history of models-M3 E46. Revolutionary car was powered by an advanced gearbox SMG Drivelogik with possibility of manual gear shifting petals in the absence of details of the clutch pedal. Under the hood was the most productive atmospheric engine in the history of BMW, its power stood at 343 HP 3.2 liter in volume. The M3 to the removed engine speed limiter could accelerate to 304 km/h and razmenival first hundred for 5.2.