Production date January 1993.
TheBMW E36is the third generation of theBMW 3 Seriesrange ofcompact executive cars, and was produced from 1990—2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon ("Touring") and hatchback ("Compact") body styles in later years.
The E36 was the first 3 Series to be offered in a hatchback body style. It was also the first 3 Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission (in the 1996 M3), a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade compared with previous generations of 3 Series.
The E36 was named inCar and Drivermagazine's10 Bestlist for every year it was on sale.
TheE36 M3is powered by theBMW S50orBMW S52straight-six engine (depending on country). The E36 M3 was released in 1992 and was available in coupé, sedan, and convertible body styles.
Safety equipment available included a driver's airbag, passenger airbag, ABS braking and stability control ("ASC +T"). Electronic climate controlis installed on thisE36.