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3 Saloon (E36) (09.1990 - 02.1998)
Technical data BMW 3 Saloon (E36)
Engines currently produced 2.5 323 i, 3.0 M3, 316 i, 316 i Exclusive, 318 i, 318 is, 318 is M Sport, 318 tds, 318i, 320 i, 323 i, 325 i, 325 td, 325 tds, 328 i, M3 3.0, M3 3.2
Max. power [kW] 236
Min. power [kW] 66
Max. power [hp] 321
Min. power [hp] 90
Max. number of cylinders 6
Min. number of cylinders 4
Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 3201
Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 1596
Max. engine displacement 3.2
Min. engine displacement 1.6
Engine type Diesel, Petrol Engine
Type of drive Rear-Wheel Drive
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