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M3 (E36) specs

BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 GT Coupe

220 kW299 PS295 hp1994

petrol · Coupe · engine S50B30

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BMW M3 (E36)
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Power
220 kW 299 PS · 295 hp
Top speed
275 km/h
Displacement
2,990 cm³

Built 1994, the BMW M3 (E36) 3.0 GT coupe develops 220 kW (299 PS) from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine. The M3 (E36) 3.0 GT has rear-wheel drive.

Within the M3 (E36) line-up of 5 versions, it delivers 23% more power than the entry 3.2 (North America, S52) (179 kW) and 16 kW less than the 3.2 petrol (236 kW). In figures, it tops out at 275 km/h.

Engine

Engine codeS50B30
FuelPetrol
Displacement2,990 cm³ 3.0 l · 182 cu in
Cylinders6
Power220 kW 299 PS · 295 hp
DriveRear-wheel drive

Performance

Top speed275 km/h 171 mph

Production

Body typeCoupe
Years1994
GenerationM3 (E36) (1992–1999)
Used price todayabout €26,000–89,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 98 listings

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