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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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