"...this Touring was one of the most fun cars I've driven in a long time." - Klaus Schnitzer, Bimmer Read about the Rogue Engineering E46 Sport Wagon in these issues November 2004 November 2004 January 2005 January 2005
"...this Touring was one of the most fun cars I've driven in a long time." - Klaus Schnitzer, Bimmer
Rogue Engineering is more than just providing high quality aftermarket components to the marketplace. We are diehard car guys and continue to enjoy BMW products. However, in the quest for always improving on already great platforms, we will always wind up tinkering with something.
Rogue Engineering is not stranger to motor swaps in BMWs, as a quick glance in our past project cars have shown. As a matter of fact, motor swapped BMWs wind up being even MORE fun than their stock counterparts, when done correctly. Our projects have always presented less issues with operation and performance than average BMWs. Then again, we tend to be a little fanatical when it comes to the details.
The premise of the E46 M Sport Wagon is exactly how it sounds: transplant a 333-hp E46 M3 S54 engine into a bone stock E46 325i Touring. Not only has Rogue Engineering done it, but with help from an elite number of suppliers, modified it beyond that of a typical E46 M3.
Expensive? Yes. To duplicate this vehicle in its entirety, expect to spend approximately more than $65,000 (including the price of a slightly used wagon).
Fast? E46 M3 power, 3.91 upgraded rear differential, similar weight to an E46 M3. Add this with the element of surprise. Those Porsche owners will be shaking their fists at you in your rear view mirror.
Reliable? The project was to design a vehicle that BMW AG would produce. Just put in the key and go!
Practical? You bet! Carry the family and make those trips to the grocery store AND Home Depot!
Exclusive? Absolutely, since this is currently the only known S54 powered wagon in the US. Because of the extensive required electronics required to mate the S54's DME to the wagon, this is not for the faint of heart (or those without the technical information).
Be on the lookout for this vehicle in SoCal, where it will be with it's new owner!
Rogue Engineering E46 M Sport Wagon Specifications
This project could not have happened without the support of the following companies:
