The second generation of the BMW M3 – not developed specifically for use in motor sport as was the first generation E30 – was revealed at the 1992 Paris Motor Show. This original BMW Motorsport (later called BMW M) version of the E36 3 Series was available as a coupe, convertible or sedan and is powered by the 3.0-liter S50 six-cylinder engine developing 286 hp and a peak torque of 320 Nm. It also featured the innovative new camshaft control system VANOS.

‍The new model set two world records – for the highest output per litre (97 hp/l) and the highest specific torque (108 Nm (80 lb-ft)/l) produced by a volume-produced naturally-aspirated engine.

An extensive facelift in 1995 was responsible for a higher power output of 321 hp linked to the increased displacement (3.201 cc). In summer 1996 the BMW M3 became the first series-produced car to be offered with the option of an SMG automated manual gearbox.

ENGINE

Six-cylinder inline engine

DISPLACEMENT

2.990 cc

BORE X STROKE

86 x 85,8 mm

POWER OUTPUT

210 kW/286 bhp at X rpm

TRANSMISSION

Five-speed

DIMENSIONS

4.433 x 1.710 x 1.340 mm

UNLADEN WEIGHT

1.540 kg

MAX. SPEED

250 km/h

1994: New delivered to Japan

2016: Exported to Germany

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BRAND

BMW

MODEL

E36 M3 Coupe

YEAR

1994

FIRST REGISTRATION

October 6, 1994

COLOUR

Cosmos Black

VAT FORMULA

VAT on the margin scheme