Michael wanted the look of an E46 M3 and, unfortunately, body panels between the two chassis aren't interchangeable and some require substantial changes. The front fenders, for example ...

With the E46 M3 raising the bar upon its launch in 2000 ... Series with 500 hp (and the W204 C63 sedan that shares its front suspension), the E63 AMG of the W212 generation, and the SL 65 AMG ...