| BMW E36 325i Coupe (1992) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
136
|
|
0-60 mph
|
7.7
|
|
1/4 mile
|
15.8
|
|
BHP
|
189 @5900rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
181 @4700rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
138
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2494/152
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 6 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
10.0:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 24
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
174.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
67
|
|
Height (in)
|
54
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
3020
|
| Additional Info: The E36 is a much praised and liked car. |
| BMW E36 328i Coupe (1996) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
147
|
|
0-60 mph
|
7.2
|
|
0-100 mph
|
17.5
|
|
1/4 mile
|
15
|
|
BHP
|
190 @5300rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
208 @3950rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
136
|
|
MPG UK/US
|
32/27
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2793/170
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 6 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
10.2:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 24
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
174.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
67
|
|
Height (in)
|
54
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
3075
|
| Additional Info: Seemingly very little difference in hp over the 325, but with noticeably more torque. |
| BMW E36 M3 Coupe (UK Spec) (1993) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
155
|
|
0-50 mph
|
5.4
|
|
0-60 mph
|
6
|
|
0-100 mph
|
13.2
|
|
1/4 mile
|
14
|
|
0-1 km
|
25.6
|
|
BHP
|
282 @7000rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
236 @3600rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
192
|
|
MPG UK/US
|
27/22
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2990/182
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 6 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
10.8:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 24
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
2+2
|
|
Length (in)
|
174.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
70.7
|
|
Height (in)
|
52.6
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
3219
|
| Additional Info: Now with 3.0 litres. A cabriolet and saloon were added to the line-up in 1994. Other countries specs vary, such as the US having just 240bhp. |
| BMW M3 Evolution Coupe (1995) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
155
|
|
0-30 mph
|
2.2
|
|
0-60 mph
|
5.4
|
|
0-100 mph
|
12.2
|
|
1/4 mile
|
13.8
|
|
0-1 km
|
24.3
|
|
BHP
|
317 @7400rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
258 @3250rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
209
|
|
MPG UK/US
|
25/21
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
3201/195
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 6 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
11.3:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 24
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
6
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
2+2
|
|
Length (in)
|
174.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
67.3
|
|
Height (in)
|
52.6
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
3340
|
| Additional Info: Now 3.2 litres and 317bhp. Has a new 6 speed gearbox. Numerous other special editions were also built, such as the M3 GT for racing purposes. |
