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BMW E36 M3 (1992–1999): specs and known issues

The BMW E36 M3 was produced 1992–1999, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.

Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)

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E36 at a glance

ProductionSeptember 1992 – August 1999[1]
Body styleCoupe, Convertible, Sedan[1]
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive[1]
Wheelbase2700 mm (106.3 in)[1]
Length4430 mm (174.4 in)[1]
Width1710 mm (67.3 in)[1]
Height1370 mm (53.9 in)[1]
Curb weight1442 kg (3180 lb)[1]

Engines offered

Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E36. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.

S50 1992–2000S52 1996–2001
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Generations and body styles

Related models

More M3 chassis codes: E30 · E46 · E92 · F80 · G80 · G81

Other BMWs that started in the 1990s: E36 3 Series · E46 3 Series · E39 5 Series · E38 7 Series · E31 8 Series · E53 X5 · E36/7 Z3 · E36/8 Z3 · E52 Z8 · E39 M5 · E36/7 Z3 M

Common questions

When was the BMW E36 M3 produced?

September 1992 – August 1999, per Wikipedia.

Which engines were offered in the BMW E36 M3?

Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E36: S50, S52. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: BMW M3 (revision 1380359856, read 2026-10-23)

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