BMW 3 Series Saloon / Touring (1990-1999)
BMW 316i saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series generation (E36) was initially launched on the market as a 4-series saloon in autumn 1990. The
complete redevelopment was a significant improvement in all respects compared with its predecessor and won over an expectant BMW 3 Series
customer base right from the start. The BMW 316i has traditionally been the entry-level model in the 3 Series and was included in the product range as a saloon until 1998, initially with 100 hp, and with 102 hp from 1993.
General Data Model Year.................................1991 - 1998 No. of Units................................183,820 Price..........................................DM 30,800
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Four-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................1596 Power Output..............................73 kW/100 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed .................................191 km/h Dimensions..................................4433x1698x1393 Empty Weight (kg).......................1190
BMW 318i saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series was launched on the market in autumn 1990 initially as a 4-door saloon. The complete redevelopment
was a significant improvement in all respects compared with its predecessor and won over an expectant BMW 3 Series customer base right from the
start. The BMW 318i was the most successful saloon variant and offered owners a successful combination of economy and driving pleasure.
General Data Model Year.................................1990 - 1998
No. of Units................................335,896 Price..........................................DM 34,800
Technical Data Type of Engine............................Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1796 Power Output..............................83 kW/113 bhp at 5500 rpm Max.Speed ................................198 km/h
Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1393 Empty Weight (kg).......................1205
BMW 318is saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series generation (E36) was initially launched on the market as a 4-series saloon in autumn 1990. The
complete redevelopment was a significant improvement in all respects compared with its predecessor and won over an expectant BMW 3 Series
customer base right from the start. In 1991, a particularly sporty four-valve 4-cylinder engine made it debut in the 3 Series coupé as the BMW 318is
with 140 hp. This 1.8 litre unit was also supplied in the BMW 3 Series saloon between 1996 and 1998.
General Data Model Year.................................1992 - 1998
No. of Units................................54,062 Price..........................................DM 42,000
Technical Data Type of Engine............................Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1796, (ab 1996:1895) ccm Power Output..............................103 kW/140 PS at 6000 rpm Max.Speed .................................213 km/h
Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1309 Empty Weight (kg).......................1265
BMW 320i saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series (E36) was initially launched on the market as a 4-series saloon in autumn 1990. Alongside the
4-cylinder BMW 316i and 318i, the significantly revised 6-cylinder models BMW 320i and 325i made their debut at the same time with four-valve
engineering. The BMW 320i now generated power of 150 hp from 2 litres displacement and was intended to become the best-selling 6-cylinder.
General Data Model Year.................................1990 - 1998
No. of Units................................196,935 Price..........................................DM 40,000
Technical Data Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1991 Power Output..............................110 kW/150 bhp at 5900 rpm Max.Speed .................................214 km/h
Dimensions..................................4433x1698x1393 Empty Weight (kg).......................1335
BMW 323i saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series (E36) was initially launched on the market as a 4-series saloon in autumn 1990. The complete
redevelopment was a significant improvement in all respects compared with its predecessor and won over an expectant BMW 3 Series customer base
right from the start. The programme was rounded off in 1995 with the BMW 323i powered by a 2.5-litre 6-cylinder engine generating 170 hp. This was
the third most powerful representative of this 3 Series generation after the M3 and 328i. It provided high performance and very economic consumption.
General Data
Model Year.................................1995 - 1998 No. of Units................................35,811 Price..........................................DM 51,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................2494 Power Output..............................125 kW/170 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed ................................227 km/h Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1393 Empty Weight (kg).......................1385
BMW 325i saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series (E36) was initially launched on the market as a 4-series saloon in autumn 1990. The complete
redevelopment was a significant improvement in all respects compared with its predecessor and won over an expectant BMW 3 Series customer base
right from the start. The BMW 325i was initially the sportiest 3 Series model with its significantly reworked 2.5-litre 6-cylinder engine and four-valve technology generating 192 hp.
General Data
Model Year.................................1990 - 1995 No. of Units................................173,579 Price..........................................DM 49,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................2494 Power Output.............................141 kW/192 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed..................................233 km/h Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1393 Empty Weight (kg).......................1330
BMW 328i saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series (E36) was initially launched on the market as a 4-series saloon in autumn 1990. The complete
redevelopment was a significant improvement in all respects compared with its predecessor and won over an expectant BMW 3 Series customer base
right from the start. In 1995, a new generation of the big BMW 6-cylinder engines made its debut for the 3 Series. The versions 323i and 328i
replaced the previous model 325i. The new 2.8-litre alloy engine was an outstanding performer offering unique smooth-running characteristics and agile driving pleasure.
General Data
Model Year.................................1995 - 1998 No. of Units................................179,859 Price..........................................DM 56,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................2793 ccm Power Output..............................142 kW/193 bhp at 5300 rpm
Max.Speed..................................236 km/h Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1393 Empty Weight (kg).......................1395
BMW 318tds saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series (E36) was initially launched on the market as a 4-series saloon in autumn 1990. The complete
redevelopment was a significant improvement in all respects compared with its predecessor and won over an expectant 3 Series customer base right
from the start. In 1994, a 4-cylinder diesel engine made its debut for the first time as the BMW 318tds. The engine with aluminium cylinder head packs 90 hp and is particularly smooth running.
General Data
Model Year.................................1994 - 1998 No. of Units................................48,520 Price..........................................DM 39,900
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Four-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................1665 Power Output..............................66 kW/90 bhp at 4400 rpm
Max.Speed..................................182 km/h Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1393 Empty Weight (kg).......................1280
BMW 325td saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series (E36) was initially launched on the market as a 4-series saloon in autumn 1990. The complete
redevelopment was a significant improvement in all respects compared with its predecessor and won over an expectant BMW 3 Series customer base
right from the start. The turbodiesel engine used by BMW since 1983 generated 115 hp here, but only with a slightly enlarged displacement. Right from the start, this model was supplied in the new 3 Series saloon.
General Data Model Year.................................1991 - 1998 No. of Units................................55,249 Price..........................................DM 43,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................2497 ccm Power Output..............................85 kW/115 bhp at 4800 rpm
Max.Speed .................................195 km/h Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1393 Empty Weight (kg).......................1410
BMW 325tds saloon
The third model generation of the BMW 3 Series (E36) was initially launched on the market as a 4-series saloon in autumn 1990. The complete
redevelopment was a significant improvement in all respects compared with its predecessor and won over an expectant BMW 3 Series customer base
right from the start. BMW once again set new benchmarks in the diesel class with the 325tds supplied from 1993. The engine was fitted with
charge-air coolers and was a superb performer generating 143 hp with smooth-running characteristics and low petrol consumption.
General Data Model Year.................................1993 - 1998
No. of Units................................52,564 Price..........................................DM 48,000
Technical Data Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................2498 Power Output..............................105 kW/143 bhp at 4800 rpm Max.Speed .................................214 km/h
Dimensions..................................4433x1698x1421 Empty Weight (kg).......................1365
BMW 316i touring
The new BMW 3 Series (E36) had an unparalleled model diversity. The fifth body variant was launched with the 3 Series touring in 1995, following on
from the saloon (1990), coupé (1991), convertible (1993) and compact (1994). Starting in 1997, BMW expanded the product range by an entry-level model in a lower price range - the BMW 316i touring.
General Data
Model Year.................................1997 - 1999 No. of Units................................17,366 Price..........................................DM 41,100
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Four-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................1596 Power Output..............................75kW/102 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed .................................191 km/h Dimensions..................................4433x1698x1391 Empty Weight (kg).......................1355
BMW 318i touring
The new BMW 3 Series (E36) had an unparalleled model diversity. The fifth body variant was launched with the 3 Series touring in 1995, following on
from the saloon (1990), coupé (1991), convertible (1993) and compact (1994). Alongside the 316i (1997-1999), which was supplied for only two
years, the 318i was the second 4-cylinder model in the touring family. The 115 hp estate version was the most successful model with more than 32,000 units sold.
General Data
Model Year.................................1995 - 1999 No. of Units................................32,543 Price..........................................DM 44,300
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Four-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................1796 Power Output..............................85kW/115 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed .................................197 km/h Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1391 Empty Weight (kg).......................1355
BMW 320i touring
The new BMW 3 Series (E36) had an unparalleled model diversity. The fifth body variant was launched with the 3 Series touring in 1995, following on
from the saloon (1990), coupé (1991), convertible (1993) and compact (1994). The 3 Series touring was supplied over the entire production period
until 1999 with the small 6-cylinder inline engine and 150 hp. Nearly 25,000 units were produced.
General Data Model Year.................................1994 - 1999
No. of Units................................24,637 Price..........................................DM 50,000
Technical Data Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................1991 Power Output..............................110 kW/150 bhp at 5900 rpm Max.Speed .................................212 km/h
Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1391 Empty Weight (kg).......................1405
BMW 323i touring
The new BMW 3 Series (E36) had an unparalleled model diversity. The fifth body variant was launched with the 3 Series touring in 1995, following on
from the saloon (1990), coupé (1991), convertible (1993) and compact (1994). Similar to the other 3 Series models, BMW installed the newly
developed 6-cylinder engines with 2.5 or 2.8-litre displacement in the new touring model. The 323i touring and the 328i touring therefore provided particularly powerful models.
General Data
Model Year.................................1995 - 1999 No. of Units................................8,435 Price..........................................DM 54,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................2494 Power Output..............................125kW/170 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed .................................223 km/h Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1391 Empty Weight (kg).......................1440
BMW 328i touring
The new BMW 3 Series (E36) had an unparalleled model diversity. The fifth body variant was launched with the 3 Series touring in 1995, following on
from the saloon (1990), coupé (1991), convertible (1993) and compact (1994). Similar to the other 3 Series models, BMW installed the newly
developed 6-cylinder engines with 2.5 or 2.8-litre displacement in the new touring model. The 323i touring and the 328i touring therefore provided particularly powerful models.
General Data
Model Year.................................1995 - 1999 No. of Units................................10,618 Price..........................................DM 58,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................2793 Power Output..............................142 kW/193 bhp at 5300 rpm
Max.Speed .................................230 km/h Dimensions..................................4433x1698x1391 Empty Weight (kg).......................1440
BMW 318tds touring
The new BMW 3 Series (E36) had an unparalleled model diversity. The fifth body variant was launched with the 3 Series touring in 1995, following on
from the saloon (1990), coupé (1991), convertible (1993) and compact (1994). This variant was also supplied with a 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder
turbodiesel fitted with a charge-air cooler. The 318tds generating 90 hp featured particularly high smooth-running characteristics and was the most successful diesel model with nearly 25,000 units.
General Data
Model Year.................................1995 - 1999 No. of Units................................24,976 Price.........................................DM 43,700
Technical Data
Type of Engine............................Four-cylinder in-line engine capacity in ccm...........................1665 Power Output..............................66 kW/ 90 bhp at 4400 rpm
Max.Speed .................................179 km/h Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1391 Empty Weight (kg).......................1385
BMW 325tds touring
The new BMW 3 Series (E36) had an unparalleled model diversity. The fifth body variant was launched with the 3 Series touring in 1995, following on
from the saloon (1990), coupé (1991), convertible (1993) and compact (1994). This variant was also supplied with a 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder
turbodiesel. The 6-cylinder version set new benchmarks in the diesel class as the BMW 325tds touring.
General Data Model Year.................................1995 - 1999
No. of Units................................12,939 Price..........................................DM 52,000
Technical Data Type of Engine............................Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm...........................2498 Power Output..............................105 kW/ 143 bhp at 4800 rpm Max.Speed..................................206 km/h
Dimensions.................................4433x1698x1391 Empty Weight (kg).......................1470
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