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The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1993 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. It is the sucessor of the BMW E30 in 1993 but was officially replaced by the BMW E46 in 1999. The M3 was produced as an E36 from 1995-1998.

E36 experienced enormous success in the market. It laid strong foundation to the success BMW E46 experienced in subsequent years. E36 is considered the performance benchmark in its class.

Contents 1 Non-US Models 1.1 Sedans 1.2 Coupes 1.3 Convertibles (Cabriolets) 1.4 Touring (Wagons) 1.5 Compact 2 US Models 3 Other Platform Applications 4 Successes 5 External links

Non-US Models

Each model is followed by its particular engine.

Sedans

• 316i (1990-1993) M40B16
• 316i (1993-1998) M43B16
• 318i (1990-1993) M40B18
• 318i (1993-1998) M43B18
• 318iS (1992-1996) M42B18
• 318iS (1996-1998) M44B19
• 318tds (1994-1998) M41D17
• 320i (1991-1994) M50B20
• 320i (1994-1998) M52B20
• 325i (1996-1998) M52B25
• 325td (1991-1998) M51D25
• 325tds (1993-1998) M51S
• 328i (1994-1998) M52B28
• M3 (1994-1995) S50B30
• M3 (1995-1998) S52B30

Coupes

• 316is (1993-1998) M43B16
• 318is (1992-1996) M42B18
• 318is (1996-1998) M44B19
• 320is (1992) M50B20
• 320is (1992-1998) M52B20
• 325is (1992-1995) M52B25
• 328i (1995-1998) M52B28
• M3 (1992-1995) S50B30
• M3 (1995-1998) S52B30

Convertibles (Cabriolets)

• 318ic (1994-1998) M43B18
• 320ic (1993-1994) M50B20
• 320ic (1994-1998) M52B20
• 328ic (1995-1998) M52B28
• M3 (1994-1996) S50B30
• M3 (1996-1998) S52B30

Touring (Wagons)

• 316iT (1998) M43B16
• 318iT (1995-1998) M43B18
• 318tds (1995-1998) M41D17
• 320iT (1995-1998) M52B20
• 325iT (1996-1998) M52B25
• 325tds (1995-1998) M51S
• 328iT (1995-1998) M52B28

Compact

• 316ti (1994-1998) M43B16
• 318tds (1995-1998) M41D17
• 318ti (1994-1996) M42B18
• 318ti (1996-1998) M44B19
• 325ti (1996-1998) M52B25

US Models

• 318i, 318is, 318ic (1992-1995) M42B18
• 318ti (1994-1996) M42B18
• 318ti (1996-1998) M44B19
• 323i, 323is, 323ic (1996-1998) M52B25
• 325i, 325is, 325ic (1992-1995) M50B25
• 328i, 328is, 328ic (1996-1998) M52B28
• M3 (1995-1998; convertible and sedan added to lineup 1997) M50B30

Other Platform Applications

BMW made an entry level version of the E36 called the 3 Series Compact, a three-door hatchback. This platform is often referred to as the E36/5. In the United States market the car was sold as the 318ti and was equipped with a 1.8 L, 139 bhp M44B19 engine and was priced at USD23,000. Ostensibly due to slow US sales of the E36/5 Compact, the E46 Compact was not sold in the United States.

A modified version of the E36 platform (sometimes called the E36/7) was used for the BMW Z3 roadster.

Successes

Among most BMW enthusiasts, the E36 platform was among the most popular of BMW design of the past 20 years. Sales for 3 Series coupes, sedans, and convertibles were at all time highs in North America and Europe. Against other competititors, the E36 would repeatedly beat out the competition and won many awards from major car magazines. The success of the E36 in addition to the "quality" and "fun to drive" aspects of the platform gave BMW a strong market identity and presence for many.

External links

• United Bimmer is a growing BMW community offering a support forum for e36 3-series owners (or enthusiasts), a wallpaper gallery, and many other BMW resources.
• BMW E36 Do It Yourself

BMW BMW M MINI Rolls-Royce engines	Road car timeline, 1960s to present (edit)
	Type	Series	1960s										1970s										1980s										1990s										2000s
			0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
	compact	1 Series																																													E87
	small	3 Series							1602,2002									E21							E30									E36							E46							E90/91
	medium	5 Series		1500,1800,2000												E12								E28							E34									E39							E60/E61
	large	7 Series									E3										E23										E32							E38							E65/66
	coupé	6/8 Series						2000CS				E9							E24 (6)														E31 (8)														E63 (6)
	roadsters	Z Series																													Z1								Z3							Z4
	supercars																	M1																								Z8									Z10
	SUVs	X3																																													E83
		X5																																									E53							E70

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