BMW M3 E36
1995–1999 · 5 model years · 6 trims
Photo: 1998 BMW M3 Coupe 3.2 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW M3 GT 1X7A0124 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW M3 GT 1X7A0125 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Arrière M3 GT by MORA359, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Intérieur M3 GT by MORA359, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1998 BMW M3 Coupe 3.2 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M3 GT 1X7A0124 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M3 GT 1X7A0125 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Arrière M3 GT by MORA359, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Intérieur M3 GT by MORA359, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | |||||||
| Coupe 5MT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17/24 (20) | $40,270 |
| Sedan 5MT · Sedan | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17/24 (20) | $40,270 |
| Convertible 5AT · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15/23 (18) | $46,470 |
| Convertible 5MT · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17/24 (20) | $46,470 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| Coupe 5AT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $40,270 |
| Coupe 5MT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $40,270 |
| Sedan 5AT · Sedan | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $40,270 |
| Sedan 5MT · Sedan | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $40,270 |
| Convertible 5AT · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15/23 (18) | $46,470 |
| Convertible 5MT · Convertible | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $46,470 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Coupe 5AT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $39,950 |
| Coupe 5MT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $39,950 |
| Sedan 5AT · Sedan | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $39,950 |
| Sedan 5MT · Sedan | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $39,950 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| Coupe 5MT · Coupe | 3.2L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S52B32US) | 240 | 236 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18/26 (21) | $39,530 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| Coupe 5AT · Coupe | 3.0L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S50B30US) | 240 | 225 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 17/26 (20) | $38,520 |
| Coupe 5MT · Coupe | 3.0L Inline-6 DOHC 24-valve (S50B30US) | 240 | 225 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17/25 (20) | $38,520 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.