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What is an E46?

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What is an E46?

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Each BMW body style is assigned a two digit number preceeded by “E”. The “E” stands for “Entwicklung”, the German word for development. The E46 is the body style for: The E46 is the body style for: 1999: 323i, 328i 2000: All 323 & 328s 2001+: All 325s, 330s, and the M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible (There are no plans for an E46 M3 Sedan nor Touring). The E46 M3 started production in March 2001 and has 333 SAE horsepower. Check the E46 M3 board for more details. Laguna Seca blue (aka LSB or ‘Smurf’ blue) demos started to hit dealer lots in the Spring of 2001.