1996 BMW M3 Specifications

Specifications

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1992 - 1999
Price :	$38,950
Weight :	3170 lbs \| 1437.888 kg
Introduced At :	1992 Paris Auto Show

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.6 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	14.2 seconds.
Top Speed :	137 mph \| 220.433 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3201 cc \| 195.3 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic

Production Figures

Total BMW Production for 1996 :	64,231
E36 M3 Production (1992-1999) :	71,242
Total 1996 M3 production :	3,175
1996 BMW M3
Coupe 2 dr. 5 P :	3,175

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # WBSBG9321TEY72239
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Chassis # 102292
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Exterior
Cargo Volume :	14 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	174.5 in \| 4432 mm.
Width :	67.3 in \| 1709 mm.
Height :	53.8 in \| 1367 mm.
Wheelbase :	106.3 in \| 2700 mm.
Front Track :	56.0 in \| 1422 mm.
Rear Track :	56.6 in \| 1438 mm.

Handling

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Recall

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Mfr Report Date	19940301
NHTSA Campaign ID	97V131000
Summary	THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BUSHING. IN THIS CASE, DURING APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE PEDAL WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL BEING ENGAGED, THE OUTER TUBE COULD CATCH ON THE EDGE OF THE BROKEN BUSHING.
Consequence	THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. IT HIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE CAR MIGHT NOT DECELERATE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING STEEL CLIP ON THE OUTER TUBE OF EACH CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW AND PLASTIC BUSHING. THE CLIP IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OUTER TUBE FROM DISLODGING FROM THE BUSHING.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY THE END OF OCTOBER 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1996 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,300
Avg. Household Income :	$36,300
Avg. Home :	$118,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 1996 BMW M3? A: The 1996 BMW M3 has a top speed of 137 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 BMW M3? A: The 1996 BMW M3 has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1996 BMW M3? A: The 1996 BMW M3 has a length of 174.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1996 BMW M3? A: The 1996 BMW M3 has a width of 67.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1996 BMW M3 cost when new?A: The 1996 BMW M3 had a base price of approximately $38,950 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1996 BMW M3? A: The 1996 BMW M3 was a Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1996? A: BMW produced 64,231 automobiles in 1996.

Q: How many E36 M3 were produced? A: BMW produced 71,242 examples of the E36 M3 from 1992 to 1999.

Q: How many 1996 M3s were produced? A: BMW produced 3,175 examples of the M3 in 1996.

Q: What engine did the 1996 BMW M3 have? A: The engine powering the 1996 BMW M3 was a Inline 6 (3201 cc | 195.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 240 BHP (176.64 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM) @ 3800 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1996 BMW M3 have? A: The 1996 BMW M3 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.