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  BMW M3 (E36)
1992 - 1999
BMW M3 (E36)
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BMW M3 (E36) BMW M3 (E36)

BMW M3 (E36) review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com

Specs
Metric   Imperial
 
General
Class Sports Car
Body 2 Door 4 Seat
Coupe/Convertible
Layout Front Engine
Rear Drive
Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Number Built 71242 
Engine
Type Conventional
Details 6 cyl
Capacity
195 in3 
Max Power
321 bhp @7400rpm 
Max Torque
258 lb/ft @3300rpm 
Power to Weight
212 bhp/ton 
Torque to Weight
171 lbft/ton 
Specific Output 100 bhp/litre 
Compression 11.3:1 
Bore x Stroke
 
Fuel Cons
 
Emissions  
Performance
Top Speed
155 mph 
0 - 30 mph
 
0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec 
0 - 100 mph
 
0 - 124 mph
 
0 - 186 mph
 
30 - 70 mph
 
Standing qtr Mile
13.7sec @104mph 
60 - 0 mph
 
0 - 100 - 0 mph
 
Ring Lap Time  
Lateral Accn  
Drag Cd  
Dimensions
Length
 
Width
 
Height
 
Weight
3385 lbs 
Wheels (F/R) 7.5 X 17
8.5 X 17 
Tyres (F/R) 225/45 ZR17
245/40 ZR17 
Fuel Capacity
16.4 gal 
Pricing
New Price £n/a
Used Price £10000 - £30000

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Profile

The E36 M3 may not be as highly prized for all out handling as it's fabled predecessor the E30, but if you're looking for a fast, practical 4 seater coupe that is equally at home on road and track then there are few better candidates for the money.

The E36 actually arrived in the UK in 1994 but this, the more powerful 'Evo' version, followed in 1995. Power was uprated to 321bhp, helping to placate BMW enthusiasts who thought the new car was overweight and lacking in grunt. The resulting performance was exceptional, with 60mph arriving in just over 5 seconds.

Three versions were made, a coupe, a convertible and a rare 4-door saloon which accounted for only a very small proportion of those produced.


Ratings
 
Performance6/10
Handling7/10
Looks7/10
Features8/10
Quality8/10
Costs9/10
Desire6/10
Eco5/10
Practicality7/10
Sound7/10
Overall Rating
70%
Ranks 481 of 1080
Money No Object
68%
Ranks 594 of 1080
Bargain Rating
79%
Ranks 37 of 1080

Rivals
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Variants
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Lineage
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M3 (E30)

(1985 - 1992)
  

M3 (E36)

(1992 - 1999)
  

M3 (E46)

(2001 - 2007)
 
  

M3 (E92)

(2007 - 2013)
  

M3 (F80)

(2014 - 2018)
  

M3 Competition (G80)

(2021 - date)
 

Siblings
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