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The 3 series version 3.0
Introduced in 1990 BMW completely redesigned the old 3 series (the e30) and came with the new and refreshing e36.
The e36 had a long development period of 9 years (started july 1981) and when first entering the market they released 4 different models,
the 316i, 318i (both with M40 4cylinder engines), 320i and 325i (both with M50 6cylinder engines). All as 4 door sedan versions.
The 6 cylinder versions all had a new 24-valve 6-cylinder engine (M50/M51/M52), at that time available in the e34 5 series.
In 1991 the 325td was introduced, and had a 6 cylinder engine with 115HP,
later, in 1993, an intercooler was added to the engine and the 325tds was born.
The coupés were added from 1992, these sporty new 3 series blew away the competition with their smooth design and powerfull engines.
The 318is, 320i and 325i coupé were available first. The 318is with it's M42 engine was a real high-rev sporty car and has 140HP,
and had a nice sports-package available, preparing the audience for the M3. Later the 316i (1992), 323i (1995) and 328i (1994) were added.
The M40 engines (<1993) had one real problem. The cooling system gasket ("timing case profile gasket") fails between 65.000km and 130.000km
and can cause serious overheating and damage to your engine if not noticed.
From 1993 these older 4 cylinder engines (M40) were replaced by the newly developed M43 engine.
The cooling system gasket should last longer (200.000+ km).
Later in 1993 the first e36 convertible was introduced, the 325i, and from 1994 the 318i, 320i and 328i were added to the convertible series!
The newest small car from BMW came in 1994, when the 3 series compact was introduced.
This car has never been a big succes, but did have some pretty impressive power under the bonnet.
The 316i and 318ti were introduced first, and afterwards the 318tds (1995), the top-model 323ti (1997) and a new version of the 316i (1999) were added.
The 323ti had a 6 cylinder (M52) engine, which gave your right foot access to a stunning 170HP and a topspeed of 230km/h, not bad for a small car...
The 316i compact introduced in 1990 got the new M44 engine and has 3HP more then the old 316i. The 318tds received a small facelift from BMW.
From 1995 the new 3 series touring was available. It has the same distinct small taillights, which you can also find on the 3 compact.
In my opinion this is why the compact and touring were never really popular cars, they weren't agressive enough.
At the introduction they were available as a 318i, 320i, 328i, 318tds and 325tds. The 328i has an M50 engine with 193HP, and has a topspeed of 230km/h.
As of 1996 the 323i was added to the model-line, and in 1997 the 316i was added as well. The 323i has the new M52 engine, which is also available in the 523i (e39).
The e36 sedan went out of production when the new 3 series e46 was introduced in 1998. The touring and coupé were built until 1999.
In 2000 the last e36 convertible rolled out of the factory and one year later the production of the compact stopped as well.
All to be replaced by the e46.
Specifications for BMW 3 series e36 cabrio
Type | Built | Performance | Fuel cons | Engine | Power/Torque |
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BMW 318i 3 Series (E36) Cabrio | 1994 - 2000 | Topspd: 194km/h 0-100km/h: 12.5s 80-120km/h*: 12.1s | Code: M43 B18 Kat 1796cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 86kW / 117HP at 5500rpm 168Nm at 3900rpm | |
BMW 320i 3 Series (E36) Cabrio | 1993 - 1994 | Topspd: 211km/h 0-100km/h: 10.6s 80-120km/h*: 10.7s | City: 12.9 l/100km Hway: 6.8 l/100km Avg: 9.1 l/100km | Code: M50TU B20 1991cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 110kW / 150HP at 5900rpm 190Nm at 4200rpm |
BMW 320i 3 Series (E36) Cabrio | 1994 - 2000 | Topspd: 211km/h 0-100km/h: 10.6s 80-120km/h*: 10.7s | Code: M52 B20 1991cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 112kW / 152HP at 5900rpm 190Nm at 4200rpm | |
BMW 325i A 3 Series (E36) Cabrio | 1993 - 1995 | Topspd: 229km/h 0-100km/h: 8.6s 80-120km/h*: 9s | Code: M50 B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 141kW / 192HP at 5900rpm 245Nm at 4200rpm | |
BMW 328i 3 Series (E36) Cabrio | 1995 - 2000 | Topspd: 230km/h 0-100km/h: 7.7s 80-120km/h*: 8.4s | Code: M52 B28 2793cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 142kW / 193HP at 5300rpm 280Nm at 3950rpm | |
BMW M3 3 Series (E36) Cabrio | 1994 - 1996 | Topspd: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 6.2s 80-120km/h*: 6.9s | Code: S50 B30 Euro 2990cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 210kW / 286HP at 7000rpm 320Nm at 3600rpm | |
BMW M3 3 Series (E36) Cabrio | 1996 - 1999 | Topspd: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 5.6s 80-120km/h*: 6.1s | Code: S50 B32 Euro 3201cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 236kW / 321HP at 7400rpm 350Nm at 3250rpm | |
* elasticity 80-120km/h in 4th gear |
Specifications for BMW 3 series e36 compact
Type | Built | Performance | Fuel cons | Engine | Power/Torque |
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BMW 316i 3 Series (E36) Compact | 1994 - 1999 | Topspd: 188km/h 0-100km/h: 12.3s 80-120km/h*: 12.2s | Code: M43 B16 Kat 1596cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 75kW / 102HP at 5500rpm 150Nm at 3900rpm | |
BMW 316i 3 Series (E36) Compact | 1999 - 2000 | Topspd: 190km/h 0-100km/h: 11.9s 80-120km/h*: 11.4s | Code: M43TU B19 1895cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 77kW / 105HP at 5300rpm 165Nm at 2500rpm | |
BMW 318tds 3 Series (E36) Compact | 1995 - 2000 | Topspd: 175km/h 0-100km/h: 13.9s 80-120km/h*: 13.1s | Code: M41 D17 1665cc - 4cyl / 16v diesel | 66kW / 90HP at 4400rpm 190Nm at 2000rpm | |
BMW 318ti 3 Series (E36) Compact | 1994 - 1996 | Topspd: 209km/h 0-100km/h: 9.9s 80-120km/h*: 10.4s | Code: M42 B18 1796cc - 4cyl / 16v petrol | 103kW / 140HP at 6000rpm 175Nm at 4500rpm | |
BMW 318ti 3 Series (E36) Compact | 1996 - 2000 | Topspd: 209km/h 0-100km/h: 9.9s 80-120km/h*: 10.4s | Code: M44 B19 1895cc - 4cyl / 16v petrol | 103kW / 140HP at 6000rpm 180Nm at 4300rpm | |
BMW 323ti 3 Series (E36) Compact | 1997 - 2001 | Topspd: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 7.8s 80-120km/h*: 8.2s | City: 13.3 l/100km Hway: 7 l/100km Avg: 9.3 l/100km | Code: M52 B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 125kW / 170HP at 5500rpm 245Nm at 3950rpm |
BMW 323ti 3 Series (E36) Compact | 1999 - 2001 | Topspd: 230km/h 0-100km/h: 7.9s 80-120km/h*: 8.2s | City: 13.2 l/100km Hway: 6.9 l/100km Avg: 9.2 l/100km | Code: M52TU B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 125kW / 170HP at 5500rpm 245Nm at 3500rpm |
* elasticity 80-120km/h in 4th gear |
Specifications for BMW 3 series e36 coupe
Type | Built | Performance | Fuel cons | Engine | Power/Torque |
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BMW 316i 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1993 - 1999 | Topspd: 195km/h 0-100km/h: 12.7s 80-120km/h*: 12.2s | City: 10.8 l/100km Hway: 6 l/100km Avg: 7.8 l/100km | Code: M43 B16 Kat 1596cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 75kW / 102HP at 5500rpm 150Nm at 3900rpm |
BMW 318is 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1992 - 1998 | Topspd: 213km/h 0-100km/h: 10.2s 80-120km/h*: 10.7s | City: 11.4 l/100km Hway: 7 l/100km Avg: 8 l/100km | Code: M42 B18 1796cc - 4cyl / 16v petrol | 103kW / 140HP at 6000rpm 175Nm at 4500rpm |
BMW 318is 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1996 - 1999 | Topspd: 220km/h 0-100km/h: 9.8s 80-120km/h*: 10.7s | City: 9.8 l/100km Hway: 6.2 l/100km Avg: 8.2 l/100km | Code: M44 B19 1895cc - 4cyl / 16v petrol | 103kW / 140HP at 6000rpm 180Nm at 4300rpm |
BMW 320i 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1994 - 1999 | Topspd: 214km/h 0-100km/h: 9.9s 80-120km/h*: 9.7s | City: 12.9 l/100km Hway: 6.7 l/100km Avg: 9 l/100km | Code: M50TU B20 1991cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 110kW / 150HP at 5900rpm 190Nm at 4200rpm |
BMW 320i 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1992 | Topspd: 214km/h 0-100km/h: 10s 80-120km/h*: 10.7s | Code: M50 B20 1991cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 110kW / 150HP at 5900rpm 190Nm at 4700rpm | |
BMW 320i 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1992 - 1994 | Topspd: 214km/h 0-100km/h: 10s 80-120km/h*: 10.2s | Code: M50TU B20 1991cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 110kW / 150HP at 5900rpm 190Nm at 4200rpm | |
BMW 323i 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1995 - 1999 | Topspd: 227km/h 0-100km/h: 8s 80-120km/h*: 9.1s | City: 12.9 l/100km Hway: 6.7 l/100km Avg: 9 l/100km | Code: M52 B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 125kW / 170HP at 5500rpm 245Nm at 3950rpm |
BMW 325i 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1992 | Topspd: 233km/h 0-100km/h: 8s 80-120km/h*: 9s | Code: M50 B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 141kW / 192HP at 5900rpm 245Nm at 4700rpm | |
BMW 325i 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1992 - 1995 | Topspd: 233km/h 0-100km/h: 8s 80-120km/h*: 8.4s | Code: M50 B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 141kW / 192HP at 5900rpm 245Nm at 4200rpm | |
BMW 328i 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1995 - 1999 | Topspd: 236km/h 0-100km/h: 7.3s 80-120km/h*: 7.6s | City: 13.5 l/100km Hway: 6.7 l/100km Avg: 9.2 l/100km | Code: M52 B28 2793cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 142kW / 193HP at 5300rpm 280Nm at 3950rpm |
BMW M3 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1995 - 1998 | Topspd: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 5.5s 80-120km/h*: 5.7s | City: 16.9 l/100km Hway: 7.5 l/100km Avg: 11 l/100km | Code: S50 B32 Euro 3201cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 236kW / 321HP at 7400rpm 350Nm at 3250rpm |
BMW M3 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1992 - 1995 | Topspd: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 6s 80-120km/h*: 6.4s | Code: S50 B30 Euro 2990cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 210kW / 286HP at 7000rpm 320Nm at 3600rpm | |
BMW M3 GT 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1995 | Topspd: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 5.9s 80-120km/h*: 6.4s | Code: S50 B30 2990cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 217kW / 295HP at 7000rpm 323Nm at 3900rpm | |
BMW M3 US 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1994 - 1996 | Topspd: 220km/h 0-100km/h: 6s | Code: S50 B30 US 2990cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 177kW / 241HP at 6000rpm 305Nm at 4250rpm | |
BMW M3 US LCI 3 Series (E36) Coupe | 1996 - 1999 | Code: S52 3152cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 176kW / 239HP at 6000rpm 320Nm at 3800rpm | ||
* elasticity 80-120km/h in 4th gear |
Specifications for BMW 3 series e36 sedan
Type | Built | Performance | Fuel cons | Engine | Power/Torque |
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BMW 316i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1993 - 1998 | Topspd: 198km/h 0-100km/h: 12.7s 80-120km/h*: 12.2s | City: 10.1 l/100km Hway: 7 l/100km Avg: 8.5 l/100km | Code: M43 B16 Kat 1596cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 75kW / 102HP at 5500rpm 150Nm at 3900rpm |
BMW 316i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1990 - 1993 | Topspd: 191km/h 0-100km/h: 13.1s 80-120km/h*: 13.1s | Code: M40 B16 Kat 1596cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 73kW / 99HP at 5500rpm 141Nm at 4250rpm | |
BMW 318i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1993 - 1998 | Topspd: 201km/h 0-100km/h: 11.3s 80-120km/h*: 10.5s | Code: M43 B18 Kat 1796cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 86kW / 117HP at 5500rpm 168Nm at 3900rpm | |
BMW 318i M 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1990 - 1993 | Topspd: 205km/h 0-100km/h: 11.5s 80-120km/h*: 11s | Code: M40 B18 Kat 1796cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 83kW / 113HP at 5500rpm 162Nm at 4250rpm | |
BMW 318is 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1993 - 1996 | Topspd: 213km/h 0-100km/h: 10.2s | Code: M42 B18 1796cc - 4cyl / 16v petrol | 103kW / 140HP at 6000rpm 175Nm at 4500rpm | |
BMW 318is 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1996 - 1998 | Topspd: 213km/h 0-100km/h: 10.2s 80-120km/h*: 10.7s | City: 11.4 l/100km Hway: 6.1 l/100km Avg: 8 l/100km | Code: M44 B19 1895cc - 4cyl / 16v petrol | 103kW / 140HP at 6000rpm 180Nm at 4300rpm |
BMW 318tds 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1994 - 1998 | Topspd: 182km/h 0-100km/h: 14.2s 80-120km/h*: 12.6s | City: 8.8 l/100km Hway: 5.2 l/100km Avg: 6.5 l/100km | Code: M41 D17 1665cc - 4cyl / 16v diesel | 66kW / 90HP at 4400rpm 190Nm at 2000rpm |
BMW 320i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1991 - 1992 | Topspd: 214km/h 0-100km/h: 10s 80-120km/h*: 10.7s | Code: M50 B20 1991cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 110kW / 150HP at 5900rpm 190Nm at 4700rpm | |
BMW 320i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1992 - 1994 | Topspd: 214km/h 0-100km/h: 10s 80-120km/h*: 10.2s | Code: M50TU B20 1991cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 110kW / 150HP at 5900rpm 190Nm at 4200rpm | |
BMW 320i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1994 - 1998 | Topspd: 214km/h 0-100km/h: 9.9s 80-120km/h*: 9.7s | Code: M50TU B20 1991cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 110kW / 150HP at 5900rpm 190Nm at 4200rpm | |
BMW 323i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1996 - 1998 | Topspd: 227km/h 0-100km/h: 8s 80-120km/h*: 9.1s | City: 12.9 l/100km Hway: 6.7 l/100km Avg: 9 l/100km | Code: M52 B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 125kW / 170HP at 5500rpm 245Nm at 3950rpm |
BMW 325i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1993 - 1995 | Topspd: 233km/h 0-100km/h: 7.5s 80-120km/h*: 8.4s | Code: M50 B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 141kW / 192HP at 5900rpm 245Nm at 4200rpm | |
BMW 325i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1991 - 1992 | Topspd: 233km/h 0-100km/h: 8s 80-120km/h*: 9s | Code: M50 B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 141kW / 192HP at 5900rpm 245Nm at 4700rpm | |
BMW 325td 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1991 - 1998 | Topspd: 198km/h 0-100km/h: 12s 80-120km/h*: 11s | Code: M51 D25 2498cc - 6cyl / 12v diesel | 86kW / 117HP at 4800rpm 222Nm at 1900rpm | |
BMW 325tds 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1993 - 1998 | Topspd: 214km/h 0-100km/h: 10.4s 80-120km/h*: 9.4s | Code: M51S 2498cc - 6cyl / 12v diesel | 107kW / 145HP at 4800rpm 260Nm at 2200rpm | |
BMW 328i 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1994 - 1998 | Topspd: 236km/h 0-100km/h: 7.3s 80-120km/h*: 7.6s | Code: M52 B28 2793cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 142kW / 193HP at 5300rpm 280Nm at 3950rpm | |
BMW M3 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1994 - 1995 | Topspd: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 6s 80-120km/h*: 6.4s | Code: S50 B30 Euro 2990cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 210kW / 286HP at 7000rpm 320Nm at 3600rpm | |
BMW M3 3 Series (E36) Sedan | 1995 - 1998 | Topspd: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 5.5s 80-120km/h*: 5.7s | Code: S50 B32 Euro 3201cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 236kW / 321HP at 7400rpm 350Nm at 3250rpm | |
* elasticity 80-120km/h in 4th gear |
Specifications for BMW 3 series e36 touring
Type | Built | Performance | Fuel cons | Engine | Power/Torque |
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BMW 316i 3 Series (E36) Touring | 1997 - 1999 | Topspd: 191km/h 0-100km/h: 13.2s 80-120km/h*: 13s | City: 11.2 l/100km Hway: 6.2 l/100km Avg: 8.1 l/100km | Code: M43 B16 Kat 1596cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 75kW / 102HP at 5500rpm 150Nm at 3900rpm |
BMW 318i LCI 3 Series (E36) Touring | 1995 - 1999 | Topspd: 197km/h 0-100km/h: 11.2s 80-120km/h*: 10.8s | City: 11.2 l/100km Hway: 6.3 l/100km Avg: 8.1 l/100km | Code: M43 B18 Kat 1796cc - 4cyl / 8v petrol | 86kW / 117HP at 5500rpm 168Nm at 3900rpm |
BMW 318tds 3 Series (E36) Touring | 1995 - 1999 | Topspd: 179km/h 0-100km/h: 14.5s 80-120km/h*: 13.3s | City: 8.8 l/100km Hway: 5.2 l/100km Avg: 6.5 l/100km | Code: M41 D17 1665cc - 4cyl / 16v diesel | 66kW / 90HP at 4400rpm 190Nm at 2000rpm |
BMW 320i 3 Series (E36) Touring | 1995 - 1999 | Topspd: 212km/h 0-100km/h: 10.2s 80-120km/h*: 10.1s | City: 12.9 l/100km Hway: 6.8 l/100km Avg: 9.1 l/100km | Code: M52 B20 1991cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 112kW / 152HP at 5900rpm 190Nm at 4200rpm |
BMW 323i 3 Series (E36) Touring | 1996 - 1999 | Topspd: 223km/h 0-100km/h: 8.3s 80-120km/h*: 9.5s | City: 12.9 l/100km Hway: 6.8 l/100km Avg: 9.1 l/100km | Code: M52 B25 2494cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 125kW / 170HP at 5500rpm 245Nm at 3950rpm |
BMW 325tds 3 Series (E36) Touring | 1995 - 1999 | Topspd: 206km/h 0-100km/h: 10.5s 80-120km/h*: 9.8s | City: 10.2 l/100km Hway: 5.6 l/100km Avg: 7.3 l/100km | Code: M51S 2498cc - 6cyl / 12v diesel | 107kW / 145HP at 4800rpm 260Nm at 2200rpm |
BMW 328i 3 Series (E36) Touring | 1995 - 1999 | Topspd: 230km/h 0-100km/h: 7.4s 80-120km/h*: 7.9s | City: 13.5 l/100km Hway: 6.8 l/100km Avg: 9.3 l/100km | Code: M52 B28 2793cc - 6cyl / 24v petrol | 142kW / 193HP at 5300rpm 280Nm at 3950rpm |
* elasticity 80-120km/h in 4th gear |