“Poor man’s M3”
The BMW E46 is regarded as the best 3-series generation, and more specifically, the 330i ZHP has been widely regarded as the BEST Sports Sedan of all time. The E46 was named to the Car and Driver 10 Best list for all years it was in production
The M5 car is 1 of only 41 Alpine Weiss/Anthracite 6sp 330i ZHP sedans ever built (out of the 6569 total 330i ZHP sedans produced)
BMW E46 330i ZHP Supercharged
BMW BLOG
"The BMW 330i ZHP has been widely regarded as the BEST Sports Sedan of all time. Almost every BMW enthusiast will unanimously agree that the E46-generation 3 Series is the best 3er of all time, and was named to the Car and Driver 10 Best list for all years it was in production. It strikes the perfect balance of handling dynamics, performance and comfort. Of all the sport sedans in history, the E46 3 Series might be the closest to perfection. So perfect, in fact, that when Cadillac was developing the ATS, it benchmarked the E46. It really makes a statement when a rival company is benchmarking your decade-old car for its newest sport sedan. The best version of the E46 sedan, though, is the BMW 330i ZHP. The ZHP package for the E46 330i made what was already a superb sport sedan about as close to perfection as possible. New cams for the 3.0 liter naturally-aspirated I6 engine added 10 more hp. Although that’s not much more than the standard car’s power, the hotter cams brought the redline up and allowed it to rev faster. It also got a six-speed manual gearbox, rather than a five-speed and new suspension. The latter bit is the most important, though, as it made the 330i handle even more sweetly than it already did. On top of that, it also got some new wheels, new body work and some new interior bits, including an alcantara steering wheel and shift boot, that make it look fantastic."
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176.0" L / 68.5" W / 55.1" H
Weight: 3370 lb
Coefficient of Drag 0.31
- Top Speed (mph): 138 mph
- 0-60 (s): 4.5 sec* (note: E46 M3 4.8s)
- 1/4 mi (s): 13.1 sec* (note: E46 M3 13.6s)
- 1/4 mi speed (mph): @106 mph
- Nürburgring (time): E46 M3 8:22
- SCCA class - Solo: Street Prepared (DSP)
- SCCA class - TT: Prepped 2 (P2)
- NASA: ST3/TT3
- Lb/HP: 9.2:1 (note: E46 M3 @9.5 lb/hp)
ENGINE: Supercharged BMW 3.0L 24-valve DOHC I6 engine
- Engine Code: M54B30
- Engine Location: Front
- Power (hp): 365 hp @ 7000 RPM (note: stock 235 hp)
- Torque (lb-ft): 275 ft/lbs @ 5400 RPM
- Redline: 6900 rpm
- Displacement (L / ci): 6.2lL / 376ci
- Engine bore x stroke 3.3" x 3.5"
- Compression ratio 10.20
- Valvetrain: DOHC
- Engine Type: I6
- Engine Material: Aluminum
- Head Material: Aluminum
- Air Delivery: Supercharged (Aftermarket upgrade)
- Fuel Delivery: Direct Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type: Gas
Aftermarket Performance Upgrades:
- Alpina High Performance Dual Cams
- 36lb/hr (377cc/min) High Flow fuel injectors
- 340 LPH Aeromotive Stealth High Flow fuel pump
- NGK Iridium IX 6988 spark plug
- Lightweight Power Pulleys
- Turner Motorsports complete cooling system overhaul
- Active Autowerke Stage 2 Supercharger
- Active Autowerke Rotrex C38-81 Supercharger 8psi boost
- VAC Motorsports/Active Autowerke Custom Dyno-Tuned Software
- Active Autowerke Air to Air Intercooler
- Free Flowing Intercooler Piping
- Mandrel Bent Tubing for improved flow
- High temp Silicone Hoses & Stainless Clamps
- Self-contained Oil System
- Front-mount Oil Cooler
- Active Autowerke Cold Air Intake
- K&N Performance air filter
- Supersprint Performance Headers
- Custom Stainless/Titanium Exhaust
- Urethane Motor Mounts
TRANSMISSION: ZF GS6 37BZ THEG 6 speed manual transmission
- Ratios:
- 1st: 4.35 > 13.35
- 2nd: 2.50 > 7.68
- 3rd: 1.66 > 5.10
- 4th: 1.24 > 3.81
- 5th: 1.00 > 3.07
- 6th: 0.85 > 2.61
- 3.07 Rear
- Weighted ZHP shift knob
- UUC Ultimate Short shifter
- UUC Segmented Kevlar clutch
- UUC lightweight aluminum single disc flywheel
- UUC stainless steel clutch lines
- UUC Blue Isolated High Durometer Urethane Transmission Mounts
- Rear Wheel Drive
SUSPENSION
- Lowered 2"
- Koni Shocks
- Eibach Pro Springs
- Turner Motorsports 27mm Front Sway Bar
- Turner Motorsports 21mm RearSway Bar
- Powerflex Urethane Bushings
- BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Brace
- Light weight Front Underbody Cross Brace
- Ground Control Front Camber Plates
- Ground Control Rear Camber Arms
- ZHP Front Lower Control arms
- ZHP 13.7:1 Steering Rack
- VAC Motorsports Track Alignment (-2.0 Camber)
WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES
- Bridgestone RE71R Tires
- 255/35/18 Rear & 225/40/18 Front
- BBS 2pc BMW Style 108 Wheels
- 18x8.5 Rear & 18x8 Front
- ECS 10mm Front & 15mm Rear Spacers
- Brembo Big Brake Kit with 6 Piston Front Calipers
- 325x25mm Drilled & Slotted Semi Floating Coated Front Rotors
- 320mm Solid Rear Rotors
- EBC Yellowstuff Brake Pads
- Stainless Steel Brake Lines
EXTERIOR
- ZHP Mtech II Bodywork
- ZHP Rear Spoiler
- Morimoto Bi-Zenon Headlights
- Llumar ATR 35 Charcoal Window Tint all around
- Mach 5 “M” Hood decal
- Mach 5 Magnetic Door Numbers
INTERIOR
- Alcantara Sport Seats
- Schroth Quick Fit Pro 4 Point Drivers Harness
- Silver Cube Trim
- Anthracite Head Liner
- Alcantara M badged Sport Steering Wheel
- ZHP M badged Leather Shifter Knob
- Alcatara Shift Boot
- Orange colored Gauges Needles
