What does the E46 arrive-and-drive package include?
The package includes the BMW E46, one full tank of fuel, preparation, circuit transport and Afiléon Motorsport trackside support for the full day.
Track day car hire at Brands Hatch and Lydden Hill — BMW E46 arrive & drive.
A full-day supported arrive-and-drive package: the E46, circuit transport, preparation and Afiléon Motorsport remaining trackside throughout the day to monitor and support the vehicle.
E46 Arrive & Drive
Full day only. £715 Brands Hatch • £755 Lydden Hill.
The £700 base package includes the BMW E46, one full tank of fuel, preparation and Afiléon Motorsport trackside support. Standard circuit totals include the Gravesend return-travel allowance. Track-day admission / event entry is not included in the package price. The customer is responsible for securing and paying for a valid place on the relevant organiser's track day separately. Additional fuel is also excluded unless expressly stated in writing.
Afiléon Motorsport remains with the car throughout the day. We monitor the vehicle between sessions and may pause or withdraw it from use if there is a safety or mechanical concern, a circuit instruction, or unreasonable abuse beyond normal track-day use. Other or outside-Kent circuits can be requested for a tailored quote.
Factory baseline
The platform underneath the modifications.
Factory figures are shown separately from the current modified specification so the technical story remains clear.
Factory technical data
- Model
- BMW E46 318i Saloon
- Engine
- BMW N42B20, 1,995 cc naturally aspirated inline-four
- Valve gear
- DOHC, 16-valve, VALVETRONIC
- Factory output
- 143 bhp at 6,000 rpm
- Factory torque
- 200 Nm at 3,750 rpm
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- 0–62 mph
- 9.3 seconds (factory)
- Top speed
- 135 mph (factory)
Chassis dimensions
- Length
- 4,471 mm
- Width
- 1,739 mm
- Height
- 1,415 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,725 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 63 litres
- Architecture
- Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Current specification
Targeted modifications, not empty theatre.
Power gains are not advertised until dyno verified. The 143 bhp figure above remains the factory reference point, not a claim for current modified output.
ENGINE
Breathing & control
- Piggyback ECU
- High-lift camshaft
- Cold-air intake
- Custom free-flow exhaust manifold
- Decat exhaust system
DRIVELINE
Driver connection
- 5-speed manual
- Quick shifter
- Rear-wheel drive
- Factory road-car architecture retained
CHASSIS
Track-focused hardware
- Polyurethane suspension bushes
- Aftermarket staggered alloy wheels
- Front alloy diffuser / undertray
- Modified washer-fluid reservoir arrangement
Cockpit philosophy
More adjustment. Less restriction.
The E46 is a track-day hire car, not a caged competition car. That distinction is deliberate and clearly communicated.
Retained factory equipment
- Factory adjustable front seat
- Standard three-point seat belt
- No roll cage
- No fixed competition bucket seat
- No racing harness
Why it matters
The original adjustable seating and restraint arrangement makes entry, exit and driver changeover simpler than a fixed competition cockpit. It also provides a wider range of seat adjustment for different heights and body sizes and may better suit some drivers who benefit from easier access or additional seating flexibility.
Individual suitability is confirmed before a booking. Circuit organiser rules and event requirements always take precedence.
TRACK DAY CAR HIRE IN KENT
BMW E46 track-day vehicle hire for Brands Hatch and Lydden Hill.
For circuit-specific pricing and booking information, use the dedicated pages below.
Before you drive.
The E46 package has separate vehicle-hire terms covering eligibility, track-use rules, damage, tyres, insurance position and incident handling. A separate refundable damage-security card pre-authorisation may be required before the car is released. The amount is stated during checkout or in the written booking confirmation and is separate from the £250 booking deposit.
Read Vehicle Hire TermsFrequently asked questions
Useful answers before you book.
Clear answers based on the service as currently published.
How much is the package?
The published standard total is £715 at Brands Hatch and £755 at Lydden Hill.
Is track-day admission included?
No. Event entry is purchased separately from the relevant track-day organiser unless Afiléon Motorsport confirms otherwise in writing.
What checks are made before a booking is accepted?
Driver licence and event eligibility are reviewed, and the booking remains subject to the applicable booking and vehicle-hire terms.