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Welcome to Bimmerzone.com's All About 3 Series E36 (1992-1998) Section. This is your one stop source for information on the E36s. We are currently in the process of obtaining great articles from around the globe and if you have any to share, please let us know, If it is suitable to be posted on this site, your great work will be posted on our site! And we seriously appreciate you submitting articles.

The 3 series E36

(MORE BMW E36 INFORMATION TO COME, INCLUDING THE 325, 328 AND M3)

Engine

Type	1.8 Liter (M42 4 Cylinder in-line, 16 valve, chain-driven dual overhead camshaft, hydraulic lifters, water cooled. longitudinally mounted, inclined, 5 main bearings
Bore/Stroke	84x81
Displacement	1796cc
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Horsepower	138hp @ 6000prm
Torque	129 ft-lb @ 4500prm
Fuel Injected	Bosch ML-Montronic
Engine Mgmt Sys.	Digital Motor Electronics with direct ignition, adaptive control, self-diagnosis capability

Performance

Acceleration (0-60mph in secs)

Manual: 9.9 (1992-1995), 8.5(1996), 9.9 (1997)

Automatic: 11.4 (1993), 10.9 (1994-1995), 10.6 (1996), 9.8(1997), 10.8 (1998).

Changes and improvement by year

Year	Changes
1992	CFC free agent introduced for AC systems late in production
1993	Increased the headroom for driver and increased seat height adjustment range
1994	Wide-ratio automatic transmission for improved acceleration. Lighted mode switch for automatic transmission All-season tires standard Redesigned and upgraded airbag and glovebox area
1995	New seat belt tensioners and air bag Side directional in front fenders Freewheeling door locks New steering wheel and front seat design Temperature control with 8F increments
1996	New 1.9 liter engine (M44), improved cylinder head with roller rocker arms, Bosch DME with hot-film air mass sensor, dual resonance intake system switches over 600prm earlier Fabricated Stainless Steel Headers, Central locking switch on console Seat belt accommodate child safety seats
1997	Standard all-traction, clutch interlock Revised front end/grills New side marker lights Heated outside mirrors Leather shift knob for automatics




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