BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 Coupe
210 kW286 PS282 hp320 Nm1992–1995
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- Power
- 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp
- Torque
- 320 Nm 236 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 2,990 cm³
The BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 petrol produces 210 kW (286 PS) and 320 Nm of torque from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. In the M3 (E36) 3.0 petrol, power reaches the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
Against the entry 3.2 (North America, S52) (179 kW), the M3 (E36) 3.0 petrol gains 17% in power; the 3.2 petrol (236 kW), strongest of the 5, has 26 kW more.
Engine
| Engine code | S50B30 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,990 cm³ 3.0 l · 182 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 210 kW 286 PS · 282 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1992–1995 |
| Generation | M3 (E36) (1992–1999) |
| Used price today | about €26,000–89,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 98 listings |
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