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BMW 3 Series · E36 (1992–1999)

1997 BMW 3 Series

Sold as 318i, 318is, 318ti, 328i, 328is

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What it came with

Badges
  • 318i: 1.8L four-cylinder (M42), 1.9L four-cylinder (M44), Rear-wheel drive1
  • 318is: 1.8L four-cylinder (M42), 1.9L four-cylinder (M44), Rear-wheel drive1
  • 318ti: 1.8L four-cylinder (M42), 1.9L four-cylinder (M44), Rear-wheel drive2,3
  • 328i: 2.8L inline-six (M52), Rear-wheel drive1,4
  • 328is: 2.8L inline-six (M52), Rear-wheel drive1

  • 1.9L four-cylinder (M44)1,4

    1996–1999

  • 2.8L inline-six (M52)1,4

    190 hp · 1996–1999

Transmissions
5-speed manual2, 4-speed automatic2
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive1,5
Trims
Sedan1, Coupe1,6, Convertible (1994–1999)1,7, Hatchback (318ti) (1995–1999)1,2

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (E36)
  2. Edmunds 1995 review
  3. Edmunds 1998 review
  4. Edmunds 1996 review
  5. Edmunds 1992 review
  6. Edmunds 1993 review
  7. Edmunds 1994 review