The BMW E46 M3 CSL is the pinnacle of the fourth-gen 3 Series range, but iconic as it is, there are some areas where it fell short, and the owner of this M3 set out to build himself the ultimate E46 that would surpass even BMW’s own effort.
With gorgeous Oxford green bodywork over an enticingly spicy Cinnamon interior and a superb selection of accompanying enhancements, this BMW E46 M3 is sheer modded perfection.
Take the front of one E46 M3 and the rear of another, weld them together, add some state-of-the-art mechanical components and a mighty V8 power plant – and you have a car that is hard to beat in any company.
Rich Paice had always wanted an E46 M3, and when the opportunity came up to buy a Clubsport-spec build, he jumped on it and proceeded to give it an even more hardcore flavour.
This E46 drift build was meant to be a budget project, but it’s now turned into a fire-breathing 400whp turbo beast, and that budget’s gone up in smoke…
Boost junkie Full-on 402hp turbo M54 E46 Coupé. Making a healthy 400hp from its turbocharged M54, this E46 Coupé packs in some serious upgrades, and they combine to make this a serious performance package.
Without the visual marker of an M badge, the E46 330Ci Clubsport flies under the radar of the general populace: everyday thrills, delivered with subtle panache.
Serving up slick OEM+ styling, on-point stance, and a healthy dose of supercharged power, this seriously tasty E46 demonstrates perfectly why the fourth-gen 3 Series is a modder’s dream.
With CSL styling, BBS E88s and a whole host of engine and chassis upgrades, this epic E46 M3 build takes the already awesome M machine to the next level
