The E36 M3 may not be as highly prized for all out handling as it's fabled predecessor the E30, but if you're looking for a fast, practical 4 seater coupe that is equally at home on road and track then there are few better candidates for the money.
The E36 actually arrived in the UK in 1994 but this, the more powerful 'Evo' version, followed in 1995. Power was uprated to 321bhp, helping to placate BMW enthusiasts who thought the new car was overweight and lacking in grunt. The resulting performance was exceptional, with 60mph arriving in just over 5 seconds.
Three versions were made, a coupe, a convertible and a rare 4-door saloon which accounted for only a very small proportion of those produced.
General
Class Sportscar
Body 2 Door 4 Seat
Coupe/Conv
Layout Front Engine
Rear Drive
Gearbox 6 Speed Manual
Drag Cd
Engine
Cylinders 6
Capacity
195 in3
Max Power
321 bhp @7400rpm
Max Torque
258 lb/ft @3300rpm
Power to Weight
212 bhp/ton
Torque to Weight
171 lbft/ton
Specific Output 100 bhp/litre
Compression 11.3:1
Bore x Stroke
Fuel Type (UK)
Fuel Cons
Emissions
Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0 - 30 mph
0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
0 - 100 mph
0 - 124 mph
0 - 186 mph
30 - 70 mph
Standing qtr Mile
13.7sec @104mph
60 - 0 mph
0 - 100 - 0 mph
Ring Lap Time
Lateral Accn
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
3385 lbs
Wheels (F/R) 7.5 X 17
8.5 X 17
Tyres (F/R) 225/45 ZR17
245/40 ZR17
Fuel Capacity
16.4 gal
Pricing (UK)
New Price £n/a
Used Price £6000 - £15000
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