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BMW M3

E36 BMW M3 1995–1999

This page is a draft. It has not been approved yet, so read it with care.

What it came with

  • 3.0L inline-six (S50)1,2

    240 hp, 225 lb-ft · 1995

  • 3.2L inline-six (S52)1

    240 hp, 236 lb-ft · 1996–1999

Transmissions
5-speed manual1,2, 5-speed automatic1,2,3
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive3
Trims
Coupe2,4, Sedan (1997–1998)1,3, Convertible (1998–1999)1,4
Packages
M3 Lightweight (1995)1
  • Weight: 3,175 lb for the 1997 and 1999 coupes5,6
  • Size: 174.5 in long, on a 106.3 in wheelbase for 1997 and 106.7 in for 1999, as Edmunds gives them5,6
  • Fuel economy: 18 mpg city and 26 highway by the EPA for the 1997 coupe, and 17 and 24 for the 19995,6

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (M3)
  2. Edmunds 1995 review
  3. Edmunds 1997 review
  4. Edmunds 1999 review
  5. Edmunds 1997 M3 specs
  6. Edmunds 1999 M3 specs