The E46 M3 CSL is one of those icons, a car that was defined not just by its driving experience, but the irritating SMG semi-automatic transmission that went with it. While individual ...

making the E46 M3 one of the most engaging cars to drive on both road and track. Transmission options include a six-speed manual or BMW’s SMG (Sequential Manual Gearbox). While the SMG offers ...

The E90 3-series had already been launched at this point, so the mildly tweaked M3 was a last hurrah for the E46. On paper it ... It came with the six-speed manual gearbox as standard, although ...