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M3 (E36) specs

BMW M3 (E36) 3.2 Saloon Sedan

236 kW321 PS316 hp350 Nm1995

petrol · Sedan · engine S50B32

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Power
236 kW 321 PS · 316 hp
Torque
350 Nm 258 lb-ft
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 Saloon sedan. In the M3 (E36) 3.2 Saloon, power goes to the rear wheels.

Engine

Engine codeS50B32
FuelPetrol
Displacement3,201 cm³ 3.2 l · 195 cu in
Cylinders6
Power236 kW 321 PS · 316 hp
Torque350 Nm 258 lb-ft
DriveRear-wheel drive

Production

Body typeSedan
Years1995
GenerationM3 (E36) (1992–1999)

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