5-speed to 6-speed. Coupes and convertibles receive revised headlights, tail-lights (LED), grille, hood and front bumper. Adaptive headlights available for coupe and convertible models 330d engine upgraded from M57 to M57TU. Motorsport Andy Priaulx won the 2004 European Touring Car Championship season and 2005 World Touring Car Championship season championships driving a 320i. Franz Engstler won the 2006 Asian Touring Car Championship season in a 320i. The E46 has also competed in the British, European and Russian touring car championships. In the United States, the National Auto Sport Association and BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA) have organized a "Spec E46" amateur racing series. The Spec E46 cars are built to a standard with limited modifications, to create a level playing field and increased competition between drivers. By mid-2020, Spec E46 had become one of BMW CCA's three largest racing classes. References 3 Series E46 Cars introduced in 1997 2000s cars Compact executive cars