The BMW 3 Series,the most versatile and definately the most popular member of the BMW family.The 3 series range has a car suited for every taste. If you want a mind blowing supercar,Im sure you'll be happy with an M3 or maybe you want an affordable saloon, 316i saloon will suit you fine. This made the E36 one of the best selling BMWs of all time. This and the fact that its handling, ride and driver appeal were briliiant. The BMW M3 Coupe BMW 3 Series Technical Specs

316i - available in saloon, compact and coupe
• Engine:1596cc,in-line 4,8 valves
• Max power output:102hp/5500rpm
• Max torque:111ib ft/3900rpm
• Top speed:195km/h(192)
• 0-100km/h:12.7s(14.2)

318i - available in saloon and cabriolet
• Engine:1796cc,in-line 4,8 valves
• Max power output:115hp/5500rpm
• Max torque:124ib ft/3900rpm
• Top speed:201km/h(200)-saloon 194km/h(189)-cabriolet
• 0-100km/h:11.3s(12.3)-saloon 12.5s(13.7)-cabriolet

318is - available in coupe and saloon
• Engine:1796cc,in-line4,16 valves
• Max power output:140hp/6000rpm
• Max torque:129ib ft/4200rpm
• Top speed:213km/h(207)
• 0-100km/h:10.2s(11.6)

320i - available in saloon, coupe and cabriolet
• Engine:1991cc,in-line6,24 valves,VANOS
• Max power output:150hp/5900rpm
• Max torque:140ib ft/4200rpm
• Top speed:214km/h(214)-coupe & saloon 211km/h(207)-cabriolet
• 0-100km/h:9.9s(10.6)-coupe & saloon 10.6s(11.4)-cabriolet

323i - available in saloon & coupe
• Engine:2494cc,in-line6,24 valves,VANOS
• Max power output:170hp/5500rpm
• Max torque:181ib ft/3950rpm
• Top speed:227km/h(224)
• 0-100km/h:8.0s(9.0)

328i - available in saloon,coupe,cabriolet and touring
• Engine:2793cc,in-line6,24 valves,VANOS
• Max power output:193hp/5300rpm
• Max torque:206ib ft/3950 rpm
• Top speed:236km/h(232)-saloon and coupe
  230km/h(227)-cabriolet
• 0-100km/h:7.3s(7.8)saloon and coupe
  7.7(8.4s)-cabriolet
• Figures for touring not available

M3 - available in saloon,coupe and cabriolet
• Engine:3201cc,in-line6,24 valves,double VANOS
• Max power output:321hp/7400 rpm
• Max torque:258ib ft/3250 rpm
• Top speed:250km/h-electronically limited
• 0-100km/h:5.5s-coupe and saloon 5.6s-cabriolet
• For more information on the M3, Click HERE.

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