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{{Infobox Automobile|name=BMW E36|image=|manufacturer=
BMW–[2000|successor=[BMW E46 / [Compact executive car
2-door [convertible3-door
hatchback4-door
sedan5-door
station wagon|engine=[Otto engine- and diesel engines
Straight-4, Straight-6
1.6-3.2 L, 73-236 kW|transmission=|related=
BMW M3BMW Z3-->
The
E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series
entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was the successor to the BMW E30 and was eventually replaced by the
BMW E46 in 1999. However, because the E46 series 2-door coupes and convertibles were still being developed at the outset of its introduction, BMW continued to produce these models as E36 versions through the 1999 model year. The M3 was produced as an E36 from 1995-1999 in the US, and 1993-1999 in the European market.
The E36 was introduced in late 1990 (1991 model) for Europe and as a 1992 model for US and Canada.
E36 experienced enormous success in the market. It laid strong foundations for the success that the BMW E46 experienced in subsequent years. The E36 was considered the performance benchmark in its class.
Non-US Models
Each model is followed by its particular engine code.
Sedans
Coupes
Convertibles (Cabriolets)
- 318ic (1994-1998) BMW M43#M43B18
- 320ic (1993-1994) BMW M50#M50B20
- 320ic (1994-1998) BMW M52#M52B20
- 325ic (1993-1994) BMW M50#M50B25
- 328ic (1995-1998) BMW M52#M52B28
- M3 (1994-1996) S50B30
- M3 (1996-1998) BMW S52#S52B30
Touring (Wagons)
- 316iT (1998) BMW M43#M43B16
- 318iT (1995-1998) BMW M43#M43B18
- 318tds (1995-1998) BMW M41#M41D17
- 320iT (1995-1998) BMW M52#M52B20
- 325iT (1996-1998) BMW M52#M52B25
- 325tds (1995-1998) BMW M51#M51S
- 328iT (1995-1998) BMW M52#M52B28
Compact
- 316i (1994-1998) BMW M43#M43B16
- 318tds (1995-1998) BMW M41#M41D17
- 318ti (1994-1996) BMW M42#M42B18
- 318ti (1996-1998) BMW M44#M44B19
- 323ti (1996-1998) BMW M52#M52B25
US/Canada Models
- 318i, 318is, 318ic (1992-1995) BMW M42#M42B18
- 318ti (1994-1996) BMW M42#M42B18
- 318i, 318ti (1996-1998) BMW M44#M44B19
- 323i, 323is, 323ic (1996-1998) BMW M52#M52B25
- 325i, 325is, 325ic (1992) BMW M50#M502B25
- 325i, 325is, 325ic (1993-1995) BMW M50#M502B25
- 328i, 328is, 328ic (1996-1998) BMW M52#M52B28
- M3 (1995-1999 coupe, 1997-1998 sedan, 1998-1999 convertible) BMW M50#S50B30US (1996-1999)
Other Platform Applications
BMW made an entry level version of the E36 called the
BMW Compact, a three-door hatchback. This platform is often referred to as the
E36/5. In the United States/Canada market the car was sold as the
318ti and was equipped with a 1.8 L, 139
Horsepower#Brake horsepower (bhp) BMW M44 engine and was priced at USD23,000. Ostensibly due to slow US sales of the E36/5 Compact, the BMW E46 Compact was not sold in the United States.
A modified version of the E36 platform designated as
E36/7 was used for the BMW Z3 roadster in 1996-2002. The modification for the BMW Z3 Coupe was designated as
E36/8.
Even though the BMW factory was producing its own E36 convertibles, the Karosserie Baur "Top Cabriolet" conversion was still available, possibly out of respect for the long association of the two firms.
Success
Among BMW enthusiasts, the E36 platform is considered one of the best BMW designs of the past 20 years. Sales figures for 3 Series coupes, sedans, and convertibles were at all time highs in North America and Europe. The E36 repeatedly beat its competitors and won many awards from major car magazines. BMW achieved a strong market identity and presence due to the E36's high quality and "really fun to drive" character. The car is however criticized by some for departing from the previous E30 model, which was lighter and smaller.
External links
- Official BMW 3 Series
- the best cars in the world and also one the fastest
{{Infobox Automobile|name=BMW E36|image=|manufacturer=BMW–[2000|successor=[BMW E46 / [Compact executive car
2-door [convertible
3-door hatchback
4-door sedan
5-door station wagon|engine=[Otto engine- and diesel engines
Straight-4,
Straight-61.6-3.2 L, 73-236 kW|transmission=|related=
BMW M3BMW Z3-->
The
E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999
BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was the successor to the BMW E30 and was eventually replaced by the BMW E46 in 1999. However, because the E46 series 2-door coupes and convertibles were still being developed at the outset of its introduction, BMW continued to produce these models as E36 versions through the 1999 model year. The M3 was produced as an E36 from 1995-1999 in the US, and 1993-1999 in the European market.
The E36 was introduced in late 1990 (1991 model) for Europe and as a 1992 model for US and Canada.
E36 experienced enormous success in the market. It laid strong foundations for the success that the BMW E46 experienced in subsequent years. The E36 was considered the performance benchmark in its class.
Non-US Models
Each model is followed by its particular engine code.
Sedans
Coupes
- 316i (1993-1998) BMW M43#M43B16
- 318is (1992-1996) BMW M42#M42B18
- 318is (1996-1999) BMW M44#M44B19
- 320i (1992) BMW M50#M50B20
- 320i (1992-1998) BMW M52#M52B20
- 323is (1995-1999) BMW M52#M52B25
- 325is (1992-1995) BMW M50#M52025
- 328i (1995-1998) BMW M52#M52B28
- 328is (1995-1999) BMW M52#M52B28
- M3 (1992-1995) S50
Convertibles (Cabriolets)
- 318ic (1994-1998) BMW M43#M43B18
- 320ic (1993-1994) BMW M50#M50B20
- 320ic (1994-1998) BMW M52#M52B20
- 325ic (1993-1994) BMW M50#M50B25
- 328ic (1995-1998) BMW M52#M52B28
- M3 (1994-1996) S50B30
- M3 (1996-1998) BMW S52#S52B30
Touring (Wagons)
Compact
- 316i (1994-1998) BMW M43#M43B16
- 318tds (1995-1998) BMW M41#M41D17
- 318ti (1994-1996) BMW M42#M42B18
- 318ti (1996-1998) BMW M44#M44B19
- 323ti (1996-1998) BMW M52#M52B25
US/Canada Models
- 318i, 318is, 318ic (1992-1995) BMW M42#M42B18
- 318ti (1994-1996) BMW M42#M42B18
- 318i, 318ti (1996-1998) BMW M44#M44B19
- 323i, 323is, 323ic (1996-1998) BMW M52#M52B25
- 325i, 325is, 325ic (1992) BMW M50#M502B25
- 325i, 325is, 325ic (1993-1995) BMW M50#M502B25
- 328i, 328is, 328ic (1996-1998) BMW M52#M52B28
- M3 (1995-1999 coupe, 1997-1998 sedan, 1998-1999 convertible) BMW M50#S50B30US (1996-1999)
Other Platform Applications
BMW made an entry level version of the E36 called the BMW Compact, a three-door hatchback. This platform is often referred to as the
E36/5. In the
United States/Canada market the car was sold as the
318ti and was equipped with a 1.8 L, 139 Horsepower#Brake horsepower (bhp)
BMW M44 engine and was priced at USD23,000. Ostensibly due to slow US sales of the E36/5 Compact, the
BMW E46 Compact was not sold in the United States.
A modified version of the E36 platform designated as
E36/7 was used for the BMW Z3 roadster in 1996-2002. The modification for the BMW Z3 Coupe was designated as
E36/8.
Even though the BMW factory was producing its own E36 convertibles, the Karosserie Baur "Top Cabriolet" conversion was still available, possibly out of respect for the long association of the two firms.
Success
Among BMW enthusiasts, the E36 platform is considered one of the best BMW designs of the past 20 years. Sales figures for 3 Series coupes, sedans, and convertibles were at all time highs in North America and Europe. The E36 repeatedly beat its competitors and won many awards from major car magazines. BMW achieved a strong market identity and presence due to the E36's high quality and "really fun to drive" character. The car is however criticized by some for departing from the previous E30 model, which was lighter and smaller.
External links
- Official BMW 3 Series
- the best cars in the world and also one the fastest
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