BMW M3 E36

(bmw_m3_e36) Mod
BMW M3 E36, skin Black_Sapphire_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin Black_Sapphire_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin aegean_blue_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin alpine_white_3
BMW M3 E36, skin artic_silver_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin avus_blue_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin boston_green_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin bright_red
BMW M3 E36, skin british_racing_green
BMW M3 E36, skin byzantium_metallic_orange
BMW M3 E36, skin clubsport
BMW M3 E36, skin cosmos_black_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin dakar_yellow
BMW M3 E36, skin daytona_violet_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin estoril_blue_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin fern_green_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin imola_red
BMW M3 E36, skin santorin_blue_2
BMW M3 E36, skin techno_violet_metallic
BMW M3 E36, skin titanium_silver_metallic

The M3 model of the E36 3 Series was released in November 1992 and was initially available as a coupé only, with a convertible version added in 1994. A sedan version was also added in December 1994, to fill in the gap caused by the lack of a BMW M5 sedan model between the end of E34 M5 production in 1995 and the launch of the E39 M5 in 1998.

In September 1995, a facelift version of the coupe was introduced. Changes included the engine displacement increasing to 3.2 L (195 cu in), the manual transmission upgrading from a 5-speed to a 6-speed, different wheels and clear indicator lenses. The facelift changes were applied to the sedan model in November 1995 and the convertible model in February 1996. The kerb weight of the 1996 M3 coupe in European specification is 1,515 kg (3,340 lb).

The facelift also saw the introduction of a 6-speed "SMG" automated manual transmission, the first time an automatic transmission was available on an M3 outside the United States. The SMG transmission was praised for its fast shift times and operation in performance situations, but criticised for behaviour in everyday driving situations.

In 1996, BMW M hand-built a E36 M3 Compact prototype as an M-car which would appeal to younger customers. It included various performance and styling features of the E36 M3, including the 3.2 litre S50 engine. The M3 Compact was reviewed in the German magazine 'Auto Motor und Sport', however it did not reach production.

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Tyres

  • Semislicks (SM)
  • Street (ST)
  • Street90S (SV)

Specs

  • Acceleration: 5.7s 0/100kmh
  • BHP: 322 whp
  • Power Ratio: 4.53 kg/hp
  • Top Speed: 253+km/h
  • Torque: 350 Nm*
  • Weight: 1460kg

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