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BMW 3-Series (E36)
328i Coupé
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production1990–2000
Body and chassis
ClassEntry-level luxury car / Compact executive car
Body style2-door coupé
2-door convertible
3-door hatchback
4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
LayoutFR layout
RelatedBMW M3
BMW Z3
Powertrain
EnginePetrol Engines:
1.6L I4
1.8L I4
1.8L I4 16 valve
1.9L I4 16 valve
2.0L I6 24 valve
2.5L I6 24 valve
2.8L I6 24 valve
3.0L I6 24 valve
3.2L I6 24 valve
Diesel Engines:
1.7L I4 Turbodiesel
2.5L I6 Turbodiesel
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic
Chronology
PredecessorBMW E30
SuccessorBMW E46

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the 3 Series compact executive cars produced by BMW. It was introduced in late 1990 (as a 1991 model) for Europe and in late 1991 (as a 1992 model) for US and Canada. It was the successor to the E30 3 Series and was eventually replaced by the E46 3 Series in 1998, though E36 coupes were still produced for the 1999 model year. The E36 experienced enormous success in the market. It laid strong foundations for the success that the BMW E46 experienced in subsequent years.

Also known as the "Dolphin shape", the E36 was sold from 1991 through 1999. All E36 sedans, coupes, and station wagons employed the "Z-axle" multilink suspension in the rear which had been proven in the Z1. The hatchback body style, known as the E36/5 or BMW Compact, was identical to the regular E36 from front bumper to A-Pillar. In order to save space due to its truncated rear end, the Compact used a rear semi-trailing arm suspension based on the old E30 (also found in the Z3 and M Coupe), instead of the Z-Axle Multilink employed in all other E36's.

In the United States, the four-door E36 were on sale by fall 1991, while the E30 coupes were retained until well into 1992 when they were replaced by E36 coupes. The E36 convertible was delayed until 1994. The hatchback body style, known as the BMW Compact, was introduced in 1995 starting with the 318ti, being very popular in Europe but largely unsuccessful in North America. The "Touring" station wagon was sold in Europe from 1995, but was not offered in the United States.

DOHC engines were used across the range, with VANOS variable valve timing introduced in 1993. The 2.5 L M50B25 used in the 325i models was replaced in 1996 with the 2.8 L M52B28, creating the 328 line. Another 2.5 L engine, the M52B25, was reintroduced for 1998 but badged as the 323i rather than 325i.

International models

Each model is followed by its particular engine code.

Sedans

Name Volume Engine Valvetrain Fuel Output Torque Engine code 0-100 km/h,s Top speed Years
316i 1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) @5500 rpm 141 N⋅m (104 lb⋅ft) @4250 rpm M40B16 13.1 191 km/h (119 mph) 1990–1993
316i 1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5500 rpm 150 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) @3900 rpm M43B16 12.7 195 km/h (121 mph) 1993–1998
318i 1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 113 PS (83 kW; 111 hp) @5500 rpm 162 N⋅m (119 lb⋅ft) @4250 rpm M40B18 11.5 198 km/h (123 mph) 1990–1993
318i 1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5500 rpm 168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) @3900 rpm M43B18 11.3 201 km/h (125 mph) 1993–1998
318is 1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) 4cyl DOHC 16V Petrol 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) @4500 rpm M42B18 10.2 213 km/h (132 mph) 1992–1996
318is 1,895 cc (1.895 L; 115.6 cu in) 4cyl DOHC 16V Petrol 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm 180 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) @4300 rpm M44B19 10.2 213 km/h (132 mph) 1996–1998
320i 1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @4700 rpm M50B20 10.0 214 km/h (133 mph) 1991–1994
320i 1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm M52B20 9.9 214 km/h (133 mph) 1994–1998
323i 2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @5500 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @3950 rpm M52B25 8.0 231 km/h (144 mph) 1995–1998
325i 2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @5900 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @4700 rpm M50B25 8.0 233 km/h (145 mph) 1991–1993
325i 2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @5900 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm M50B25 7.5 233 km/h (145 mph) 1993–1995
328i 2,793 cc (2.793 L; 170.4 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @5900 rpm 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @3950 rpm M52B28 7.4 240 km/h (150 mph) 1994–1998
M3 2,990 cc (2.99 L; 182 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) @7000 rpm 320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft) @2600 rpm S50B30 5.4 250 km/h (160 mph) 1992–1998
M3 3,201 cc (3.201 L; 195.3 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp) @7400 rpm 350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) @3250 rpm S50B32 5.2 250 km/h (160 mph) 1995–1998
318tds 1,665 cc (1.665 L; 101.6 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Diesel 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4400 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @2000 rpm M41D17 14.4 182 km/h (113 mph) 1994–1998
325td 2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in) 6cyl SOHC 12V Diesel 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4800 rpm 222 N⋅m (164 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm M51D25 12.0 198 km/h (123 mph) 1991–1996
325td 2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in) 6cyl SOHC 12V Diesel 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @4800 rpm 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm M51D25 12.0 198 km/h (123 mph) 1996–1998
325tds 2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in) 6cyl SOHC 12V Diesel 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4800 rpm 260 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) @2200 rpm M51D25 10.4 214 km/h (133 mph) 1993–1996
325tds 2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in) 6cyl SOHC 12V Diesel 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4600 rpm 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @2200 rpm M51D25 10.4 214 km/h (133 mph) 1996–1998

Coupes

Name Volume Engine Valvetrain Fuel Output Torque Engine code 0-100 km/h,s Top speed Years
316i 1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5500 rpm 150 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) @3900 rpm M43B16 11.3 201 km/h (125 mph) 1993–1998
318is 1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) 4cyl DOHC 16V Petrol 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) @4500 rpm M42B18 10.2 213 km/h (132 mph) 1992–1996
318is 1,895 cc (1.895 L; 115.6 cu in) 4cyl DOHC 16V Petrol 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm 180 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) @4300 rpm M44B19 10.2 213 km/h (132 mph) 1996–1999
320i 1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @4700 rpm M50B20 10.0 214 km/h (133 mph) 1992–1993
320i 1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @4700 rpm M52B20 9.9 214 km/h (133 mph) 1993–1999
323i 2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @5500 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @3950 rpm M52B25 8.0 227 km/h (141 mph) 1995–1999
325is 2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @5900 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm M50B25 7.3 233 km/h (145 mph) 1992–1995
328i 2,793 cc (2.793 L; 170.4 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @5900 rpm 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @3950 rpm M52B28 7.0 236 km/h (147 mph) 1995–1999
AC Schnitzer 325is 2,970 cc (2.97 L; 181 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) @7000 rpm 323 N⋅m (238 lb⋅ft) @3900 rpm S50B30 5.9 250 km/h (160 mph) 1993–1999
M3 2,990 cc (2.99 L; 182 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) @7000 rpm 323 N⋅m (238 lb⋅ft) @3900 rpm S50B30 5.9 250 km/h (160 mph) 1993–1995
M3 3,201 cc (3.201 L; 195.3 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp) @7400 rpm 350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) @3250 rpm S50B32 5.4 250 km/h (160 mph) 1995–1998

Convertibles (Cabriolets)

Name Volume Engine Valvetrain Fuel Output Torque Engine code 0-100 km/h,s Top speed Years
318i 1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5500 rpm 168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) @3900 rpm M43B18 10.5 194 km/h (121 mph) 1994–1998
320i 1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @4700 rpm M50B20 10.6 211 km/h (131 mph) 1993–1994
320i 1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm M52B20 10.6 211 km/h (131 mph) 1994–1998
325is 2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @5900 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm M50B25 8.6 229 km/h (142 mph) 1993–1995
328is 2,793 cc (2.793 L; 170.4 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @5300 rpm 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @3950 rpm M52B28 7.7 230 km/h (140 mph) 1995–1999
M3 3,201 cc (3.201 L; 195.3 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 321 PS (236 kW; 317 hp) @7400 rpm 350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) @3250 rpm S50B32 5.6 250 km/h (160 mph) 1996–1998

Touring (Wagons)

Name Volume Engine Valvetrain Fuel Output Torque Engine code 0-100 km/h,s Top speed Years
316i 1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5500 rpm 150 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) @3900 rpm M43B16 13.2 191 km/h (119 mph) 1997–1999
318i 1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5500 rpm 168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) @3900 rpm M43B18 11.7 197 km/h (122 mph) 1995–1999
320i 1,991 cc (1.991 L; 121.5 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @5900 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @4200 rpm M52B20 10.2 212 km/h (132 mph) 1995–1999
323i 2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @5500 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @3950 rpm M52B25 8.3 223 km/h (139 mph) 1996–1999
328i 2,793 cc (2.793 L; 170.4 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @5900 rpm 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @3950 rpm M52B28 7.4 230 km/h (140 mph) 1995–1999
318tds 1,665 cc (1.665 L; 101.6 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Diesel 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4400 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @2000 rpm M41D17 14.5 179 km/h (111 mph) 1995–1999
325tds 2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in) 6cyl SOHC 12V Diesel 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4800 rpm 260 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) @2200 rpm M51D25 10.5 206 km/h (128 mph) 1995–1996
325tds 2,498 cc (2.498 L; 152.4 cu in) 6cyl SOHC 12V Diesel 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp) @4600 rpm 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) @2200 rpm M51D25 10.5 206 km/h (128 mph) 1996–1999

Compact

Main article: BMW Compact
Name Volume Engine Valvetrain Fuel Output Torque Engine code 0-100 km/h,s Top speed Years
316i 1,596 cc (1.596 L; 97.4 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) @5500 rpm 150 N⋅m (110 lb⋅ft) @3900 rpm M43B16 12.3 188 km/h (117 mph) 1994–1999
316i 1,895 cc (1.895 L; 115.6 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Petrol 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @5300 rpm 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) @2500 rpm M43B19 11.9 190 km/h (120 mph) 1999–2000
318ti 1,796 cc (1.796 L; 109.6 cu in) 4cyl DOHC 16V Petrol 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) @4500 rpm M42B18 9.9 209 km/h (130 mph) 1994–1995
318ti 1,895 cc (1.895 L; 115.6 cu in) 4cyl DOHC 16V Petrol 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) @6000 rpm 180 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) @4300 rpm M44B19 9.9 209 km/h (130 mph) 1995–1998
323ti 2,494 cc (2.494 L; 152.2 cu in) 6cyl DOHC 24V Petrol 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @5500 rpm 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) @3950 rpm M52B25 7.8 230 km/h (140 mph) 1997–2000
318tds 1,665 cc (1.665 L; 101.6 cu in) 4cyl SOHC 8V Diesel 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) @4400 rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @2000 rpm M41D17 13.9 175 km/h (109 mph) 1995–2000

US/Canada models

  • 318i, 318is, 318ic (1992–1995) M42B18
  • 318ti (1994–1996) M42B18
  • 318i, 318ti (1996–1998) M44B19
  • 320i (1994) M52B20
  • 323i, 323is, 323ic (1996–1998) M52B25
  • 325i, 325is, 325ic (1992) M50B25
  • 325i, 325is, 325ic (1993–1995) M50TUB25
  • 328i, 328is, 328ic (1996–1998) M52B28
  • M3 (1995-1999 coupe, 1997-1998 sedan, 1998-1999 convertible) S50B30US (1995) and S52B32 (1996–1999)

Other platform applications

316 Coupe 1.6 L engine

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 1.8L, 139 bhp (104 kW; 141 PS) M42B18 engine and was priced at USD23,000 in 1995. In 1996 the 1.8 liter engine was replaced with 1.9L M44B19 putting out 142 bhp (106 kW; 144 PS) and 133 ft⋅lbf (180 N⋅m) of torque. Ostensibly due to slow US sales of the E36/5 Compact, the 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 Baur "Top Cabriolet" conversion was still available, possibly out of respect for the long association of the two firms.

Motorsports

The 1998 24 Hours Nürburgring was won by a diesel for the first time - a BMW E36 320d, aided by its diesel engine requiring less fuel stops than rivals.[1][2]

Success

Sales figures for 3 Series coupes, sedans, and convertibles were at all time highs in North America and Europe. BMW achieved a strong market identity and presence due to the E36's high quality and "really fun to drive" character.[citation needed]

  • 1996–1998 BMW 323i sedan
    1996–1998 BMW 323i sedan
  • E36 Wagon
    E36 Wagon
  • 1994-1996 BMW E36 convertible (US)
    1994-1996 BMW E36 convertible (US)
  • 1997-1999 BMW 323i convertible (North America)
    1997-1999 BMW 323i convertible (North America)
  • 1996 BMW M3 Coupé
    1996 BMW M3 Coupé
  • BMW M3 Sedan
    BMW M3 Sedan
  • Georgia State Patrol 318i
    Georgia State Patrol 318i
  • E36 3-Series sedan (US)
    E36 3-Series sedan (US)
  • Baur Convertible
    Baur Convertible
  • 318ti Compact
    318ti Compact

References

  1. ^ Roy McNeill, Copyright BMW World 1999-2005. "BMW World - Nürburgring 24 Hours". Usautoparts.net. Retrieved 2010-02-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ BMW motorsport press release
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