BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 Coupe
236 kW321 PS316 hp350 Nm1995–1999
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- Power
- 236 kW 321 PS · 316 hp
- Torque
- 350 Nm 258 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,515 kg
- Displacement
- 3,201 cm³
A 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 236 kW (321 PS) and 350 Nm of torque powers the BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 petrol coupe. A six-speed manual gearbox sends the M3 (E36) 3.2 petrol's drive to the rear wheels.
According to our catalog data, the M3 (E36) 3.2 petrol weighs 1,515 kg and has 212 PS per tonne to work with.
Engine
| Engine code | S50B32 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3,201 cm³ 3.2 l · 195 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 236 kW 321 PS · 316 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,515 kg 3,340 lb |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1995–1999 |
| Generation | M3 (E36) (1992–1999) |
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