BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (North America, S52) Coupe
179 kW243 PS240 hp320 Nm1992–1999
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- Power
- 179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp
- Torque
- 320 Nm 236 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 3,152 cm³
Under the bonnet of the BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 (North America, S52) coupe sits a 3.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, good for 179 kW (243 PS) and 320 Nm of torque. In the M3 (E36) 3.2 (North America, S52), power goes to the rear wheels.
This is the entry point among the 5 versions of the M3 (E36); the range-topping 3.2 petrol (236 kW) has 32% more power.
Engine
| Engine code | S52B32 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3,152 cm³ 3.2 l · 192 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1992–1999 |
| Generation | M3 (E36) (1992–1999) |
BMW S52B32 engine All M3 (E36) versions All BMW spec sheets
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