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BMW

E36 M3

6s0–60 MPH
249TOP SPEED KPH
243HORSEPOWER

Notes

The BMW E36 M3 is a two-door, four-seat coupe manufactured from 1995 to 1999 by BMW in their assembly plant in Regensburg, Germany. It used a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with a 5-speed manual gearbox powered by a naturally-aspired inline six-cylinder 3.2L DOHC engine (S50B30). The E36 achieves a maximum power of 286PS (282bhp – 210kW) at 7000RPM with a maximum and a torque of 320Nm (236lb-ft) at 3600RPM. This BMW accelerates from 0-60MPH in just 5.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 155.53MPH (250KM/H). This car is super reliable and features a great cooling system and a 9.1L/100km fuel consumption.

Many sporting car fans consider this gorgeous and dependable coupe an all-time classic. The BMW E36 M3 weighs around 3218 Lb, featuring a 4.5 Kg/HP weight-to-power ratio. The car uses a McPherson strut front suspension and a Multi-link Z-Axle rear on the back, with 235/40 R17 tires in both axles in the standard version. A vented discs braking system on all four wheels with ABS (Anti-Lock Brake system) provides additional safety for high-performance driving. The price of this German beauty is around $5,885 on the market today, a complete bargain without a doubt.

Rank
horsepower
243
WEIGHT KG
1,460
Power to Weight
0.17
CURRENT VALUE
$35,000

OEM Specs

engine Description
3.2L NA I6 (S50/S52)
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
6 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
249
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$46,465
gearbox
5-SPEED MANUAL
torque
320 N.M
Model Years
1991-1999

YEAR NOTES

1991: The E36 M3 debuted in the U.S. with a 3.0L inline-six engine producing 240 hp, paired with a five-speed manual transmission; this model focused on balanced handling and became known for its combination of everyday usability and spirited performance.
1996: BMW upgraded the U.S. version to a 3.2L engine with the same 240 hp but improved torque, adding a new five-speed manual gearbox and the option of a more refined automatic, appealing to both purists and casual drivers.
1999: The final year of the E36 M3 brought the limited-production "M3 Lightweight," a lighter, track-focused model with reduced sound insulation, manual windows, and unique graphics, making it one of the most collectible E36s.

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Popular BMW E36 M3 Mods by Level

From 110 documented builds

TrendsE36 M3 builds commonly start with Federal RSR or Maxxis RC-1 tires, KW Clubsport suspension, and PFC 11 pads. As builds escalate to race-spec, enthusiasts favor Maxxis RC-1 R2 or Yokohama ADVAN A052 tires, MCS 2-Way Remote coilovers, G-LOC R18 pads, and often perform an S54 engine swap. Apex wheels and stripped interiors are popular across all levels.

Medium

OEM Pace+0.5% 26 builds
Tires Federal 595 RSR3· Maxxis RC-12· Michelin Pilot Super Sport2· BFGoodrich g-Force R12· Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport R2
Suspension KW Clubsport3· Bilstein PSS93· H&R Sway Bars3· BC Racing BR2· Ground Control Camber Plates2
Brakes PFC 113· Motul RBF6002· Brembo Rear Brake Kit1· Brembo 4-Pot1· Carbotech XP101
Intake/Exhaust Bimmerworld Full Race Exhaust2· Active Autowerke Rear Muffler1· Dinan Throttle Body1· Dinan MAF1· Custom Cold Air Intake1
Power/Tune Dinan Stage 3 Tune1· Dinan DME Tune1· Active Autowerke Stage II Supercharger1· Ferraro Titanium Valves1· Schrick Cams1
Aero 9 Lives Racing Rear Wing2· BimmerWorld Front Splitter1· Alumilite Splitter1· Voltex Type IV1· Racebred Splitter1
Drivetrain Slickworks Chassis Mounted Shifter1· BimmerWorld Chassis Mounted Shifter1· BMW 3.73 LSD Differential1· Getrag 6-Speed Gearbox1· Limited Slip Differential 4.441
Wheels BBS RS7401· Apex VS-5RS1· Apex ARC-81· Apex Wheels1
Weight Sabelt Taurus XL Seat1· OMP Racing Seat1· Bimmerworld Carbon Fiber Roof Skin1· Stripped Interior1
Other Roll Cage1· Sabelt 6-Point Harnesses1· Denso Iridium Power1· Rogue Engineering Strut Bar1· Momo Steering Wheel1

Heavy

OEM Pace+6.8% 12 builds
Tires Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS2· Pirelli P Zero Rosso1· Hankook Ventus F2001· Falken Azenis RT6601· Hankook Ventus V12 Evo21
Suspension AST 2 Way Coilover2· ISC Racing Race1· Eibach Front Sway Bar1· MCS 2-Way1
Brakes Brembo Pista BBK2· BMW MK60 ABS1
Intake/Exhaust BMW CSL Airbox1· BMW CSL Air Box1
Power/Tune BMW S54 Engine Swap4· GM LS61· BorgWarner KKK 3LDZ1
Aero Zebulon Aero Package2
Drivetrain Tremec T561
Weight Stripped Interior2· Sparco Racing Seat1
Other Custom Roll Cage3· Racing Seat1· Racing Harnesses1· Recaro Racing Seat1· Multi-Point Harnesses1

Race

OEM Pace+6.7% 64 builds
Tires Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS7· Falken Azenis RT6606· Yokohama Advan A0526· Hoosier R75· Maxxis RC-1 R24
Suspension Swift Springs8· MCS 2-Way Remote Coilovers7· Whiteline Sway Bars3· Condor Speed Shop Delrin Bushings3· Parts Shop Maxx Shock Tower Reinforcement3
Brakes G-LOC R183· Hawk Blue3· BMW MK60 ABS2· AP Racing CP8350 BBK1· BMW E90 Front Brakes1
Intake/Exhaust Bimmerworld Race Exhaust5· BMW M50 Intake Manifold4· Active Autowerke 3" Race Exhaust2· Bimmerworld Race Intake1· Riceland Euro Header1
Power/Tune BMW S54 Engine Swap8· BMW S547· BMW S50B321· Active Autowerke Tune1· Metric Mechanic Rally Cams1
Aero 9 Lives Racing Wing6· Zebulon Aero Splitter5· Zebulon Aero Wing4· Zebulon Aero Package2· BMW LTW Front Splitter1
Drivetrain CAE Shifter3· OS Giken 1.5 Way LSD3· BMW 3.91 3-Clutch LSD2· BMW 5 Speed Transmission1· BMW 3.73 Differential Gears1
Wheels Apex ARC-82· Apex VS-5RS1· Apex EC7R1· Motec Nitro1
Weight Stripped Interior10· OMP Racing Seat2· Full Roll Cage2· Racetech Racing Seat1· Custom Roll Cage1
Other Custom Roll Cage7· CSF Radiator4· Multi-Point Racing Harness4· Racing Bucket Seat4· Turn9 Automotive Oil Cooler3

Lap Times

Time Track Car Mod Driver Tire Lap Date Date Added vs Predict Pace
1:48.7 P C O Tor Ułęż Heavy 23 Jul, 2023 23 Jan, 2026 -46.03s +41.20%
53.2 Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Patriot Course CCW) Heavy 06 Sep, 2015 05 Nov, 2021 -11.54s +19.80%
1:10.0 Botniaring (Short) Race 21 Jul, 2016 07 Nov, 2025 -9.81s +13.10%
1:30.7 L P SM Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Club Circuit) Medium 03 Oct, 2025 15 Apr, 2026 -9.93s +10.97%
1:23.0 Watkins Glen International (Short Circuit w/ Inner Loop) Race 10 Sep, 2025 18 Oct, 2025 -7.85s +9.16%
1:27.7 New L New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) Medium 18 May, 2026 20 Jun, 2026 -6.12s +7.22%
1:42.7 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 15 Nov, 2025 20 Mar, 2026 -7.99s +7.19%
1:24.0 Sonoma Raceway (NASCAR Chute) Race 25 Jun, 2023 04 Jul, 2023 warning
1:37.9 Apex Motor Club I (Phase I) Race 08 Jan, 2022 17 Nov, 2024 -6.61s +6.53%
1:49.5 C Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit Race 04 Apr, 2020 15 Feb, 2026 -6.69s +5.72%
1:29.9 L G P Sonoma Raceway (NASCAR Chute) Light 25 Jun, 2023 05 Mar, 2024 -5.15s +5.67%
2:03.2 O G C Red Star Raceway (Full Circuit) Race 15 Apr, 2021 13 Dec, 2025 -7.21s +5.58%
7:00.0 Nürburgring (BTG) Race 18 May, 2022 22 Jan, 2026 warning
1:39.7 Spreewaldring STC Motodrom Medium 07 Apr, 2013 16 Jun, 2026 flag
1:04.9 O C Sturup Raceway Race 02 May, 2022 03 Dec, 2025 -3.41s +4.87%
1:13.6 L P New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (Roval CCW) Medium 15 Oct, 2017 20 Jun, 2026 -3.55s +4.76%
1:21.5 Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) Race 25 Feb, 2024 26 Feb, 2024 -4.04s +4.55%
1:45.4 L SM ICAR Mirabel - Motorsports Complex Medium 23 May, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -4.62s +4.53%
1:33.6 Ruapuna Park (GP) Race 17 Jan, 2021 20 Jan, 2026 -4.38s +4.52%
1:09.6 L G P New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (South Oval) Light 01 Jan, 2019 22 Jan, 2026 -3.12s +4.42%
1:05.6 G O C Bondurant-Radford Racing School Race 14 Nov, 2021 12 Oct, 2022 -3s +4.24%
1:38.6 C Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) Race 04 Jun, 2023 09 Jun, 2023 -4.4s +4.23%
1:40.1 Apex Motor Club I (Phase I) Race 06 Jan, 2022 17 Nov, 2024 -4.22s +4.07%
1:48.3 O C Buttonwillow Raceway (13CCW) Race 21 Sep, 2023 28 Oct, 2023 -4.67s +3.96%
1:11.0 G Pocono Raceway (South East option 1 CCW) Race 08 May, 2023 11 Aug, 2024 -2.97s +3.96%
1:45.0 L P Arctic Circle Raceway Medium 17 Jun, 2011 20 Jan, 2026 -3.98s +3.93%
1:45.7 C Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) Race 06 Dec, 2023 12 Dec, 2023 -4.31s +3.76%
7:09.8 Nürburgring (BTG) Race 06 Apr, 2023 07 Mar, 2026 -17.05s +3.71%
1:34.0 C O Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Main Circuit with Chicane) Race 26 Aug, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -3.48s +3.46%
1:14.5 C O Willow Springs Raceway (Streets - CCW) Race 15 May, 2024 07 Jun, 2024 -2.8s +3.45%
1:16.4 Willow Springs Raceway (Streets Pre 2022) Race 12 Jul, 2023 28 Jul, 2024 -2.87s +3.44%
1:48.1 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Heavy 10 Mar, 2023 18 Mar, 2023 -3.94s +3.42%
1:17.2 Nemunas Ring - Nemuno Žiedas Race 22 Jun, 2019 19 Nov, 2023 -2.68s +3.24%
1:16.8 O C Thunderhill (West) Race 27 Feb, 2024 01 Mar, 2024 -2.54s +3.04%
1:48.6 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 11 Dec, 2023 06 Jul, 2024 -3.49s +3.02%
1:44.3 C O Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2.4 Mile Outside Road Course CCW) Race 24 Apr, 2025 02 May, 2025 -3.3s +3.01%
1:49.6 G Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) Race 09 Dec, 2023 06 Jul, 2024 -3.53s +2.96%
1:31.1 S New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) Stock 24 Aug, 2025 03 Oct, 2025 -2.59s +2.94%
1:53.2 S L Bilster Berg Stock 18 Apr, 2025 30 Aug, 2025 -3.2s +2.89%
1:11.9 C O New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (Roval CCW) Race 30 Apr, 2023 09 Jun, 2023 -2.18s +2.87%
1:41.9 L Club Motorsports Medium 02 Oct, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -2.92s +2.87%
2:02.4 G Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) Light 14 Sep, 2016 18 Jan, 2026 -3.5s +2.77%
1:42.3 New O C Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5-CW) Race 23 May, 2026 20 Jun, 2026 -3.03s +2.73%
1:34.8 M Dominion Raceway Medium 26 Sep, 2021 23 Jun, 2022 -2.5s +2.73%
1:57.1 P C O Buttonwillow Raceway (1CCW) Heavy 25 Sep, 2022 12 Sep, 2024 -3.35s +2.69%
1:41.4 Autodrom Most Race 04 Jul, 2024 23 Jan, 2026 -2.81s +2.65%
1:45.0 Buttonwillow Raceway (Circuit) Race 08 Feb, 2025 19 Apr, 2025 -3.01s +2.64%
1:01.8 L Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park-WHP (East) Medium 01 Dec, 2018 22 Jan, 2026 -1.65s +2.63%
1:30.7 Laguna Seca (Current) Race 02 Oct, 2024 06 Oct, 2024 -2.56s +2.61%
1:29.0 Guangdong International Circuit - GIC Medium 16 Dec, 2014 01 Apr, 2022 -2.09s +2.44%
1:25.0 Harris Hill Raceway (CW) Medium 23 Jul, 2024 29 Jul, 2024 -2.01s +2.39%
1:35.1 O C Raceway Park of the Midlands (CW) Race 22 Sep, 2013 18 Jan, 2026 -2.44s +2.37%
1:49.9 G Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) Race 05 Dec, 2023 06 Jul, 2024 -2.63s +2.26%
1:24.2 Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) Medium 14 Oct, 2024 16 Oct, 2024 -1.75s +2.15%
1:47.9 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Heavy 22 Oct, 2023 14 Jul, 2024 -2.44s +2.09%
1:48.0 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 02 Nov, 2016 14 Feb, 2026 -2.36s +2.02%
1:51.7 G Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) Race 22 Nov, 2020 13 Aug, 2022 -2.32s +1.99%
1:19.2 G Thunderhill (West) Race 08 Feb, 2022 06 Apr, 2022 -1.64s +1.94%
1:30.6 New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt w/Chicane T3 (Pre 2024)) Race 10 Jun, 2022 26 Jul, 2022 -1.8s +1.86%
1:21.1 L Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) Medium 03 Mar, 2025 12 Mar, 2025 -1.48s +1.85%
7:20.0 G Nürburgring (BTG) Race 08 Nov, 2017 29 Mar, 2024 -8.56s +1.83%
7:20.0 G Nürburgring (BTG) Race 06 May, 2022 18 Oct, 2024 -8.56s +1.83%
2:07.4 Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) Light 18 Aug, 2025 11 Oct, 2025 flag
59.5 L SM La Junta Raceway (CCW) Medium 18 May, 2019 09 Jan, 2026 -1.03s +1.79%
1:18.5 Castle Combe Medium 08 Mar, 2014 23 Aug, 2022 -1.35s +1.78%
1:39.8 O C Sentul International Circuit Race 18 Oct, 2021 05 Dec, 2021 -1.89s +1.77%
1:46.9 L Palmer Motorsports Park (CCW) Medium 03 Jun, 2018 08 Sep, 2022 -1.8s +1.69%
1:19.1 S New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (Roval CCW) Light 06 Aug, 2018 23 Jan, 2026 -1.29s +1.68%
1:48.7 MSR Houston (CW) Stock 08 Dec, 2023 20 Mar, 2026 -1.73s +1.64%
2:19.5 C Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Charleston Peak Full 3.2 Mile) Race 05 Jun, 2024 11 Jun, 2024 -2.43s +1.62%
1:40.7 Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) Race 04 Sep, 2024 14 Sep, 2024 -1.71s +1.58%
1:46.2 L MSR Houston (CCW) Medium 27 Jan, 2013 27 May, 2021 -1.62s +1.54%
7:54.0 Nürburgring (BTG) Medium 09 Apr, 2017 18 Jan, 2026 -6.86s +1.46%
1:50.2 G L Circuit de Chenevières (3.5KM) Medium 20 Jul, 2025 11 Dec, 2025 -1.44s +1.32%
1:09.9 Bondurant-Radford Racing School Race 22 Mar, 2022 31 Oct, 2024 -0.95s +1.31%
1:45.2 L G Palmer Motorsports Park (CW) Light 03 Jul, 2022 26 Jan, 2023 -1.36s +1.27%
1:10.3 G New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) Race 07 Sep, 2019 18 Oct, 2022 -0.89s +1.22%
2:10.5 Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) Stock 21 Aug, 2022 29 Sep, 2024 -1.51s +1.20%
1:39.0 G Podium Club (CW) Race 24 Apr, 2022 09 Aug, 2022 -1.2s +1.17%
1:51.2 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 17 Dec, 2023 29 Dec, 2023 -1.32s +1.12%
2:07.7 Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) Medium 24 Nov, 2025 19 Dec, 2025 -1.4s +1.11%
47.2 Adams Motorsports Park Medium 11 Mar, 2022 14 Jun, 2022 -0.5s +1.10%
1:10.9 C O Waterford Hills Road Racing Race 25 Aug, 2025 09 Sep, 2025 -0.82s +1.08%
1:45.8 Heartland Motorsports Park (Grand Prix CCW w/fast 8) Race 09 May, 2023 11 Aug, 2024 -1.19s +1.08%
1:02.9 Circuto Del Sele Race 19 May, 2025 28 Jan, 2026 -0.7s +1.08%
1:59.2 G Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) Race 08 Aug, 2024 15 Aug, 2024 -1.37s +1.07%
1:36.3 G Club Motorsports Race 03 Oct, 2017 05 Jul, 2022 -1.08s +1.04%
1:44.8 L Pueblo Motorsports Park Medium 12 Jul, 2021 12 Jan, 2026 -1.08s +1.04%
1:24.8 L Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CW) Light 08 Jun, 2019 06 Aug, 2021 -0.83s +1.01%
1:53.4 High Plains Raceway (Full) Race 13 Jul, 2014 22 Jan, 2026 -1.19s +0.98%
1:55.8 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) Race 11 Apr, 2026 26 Jun, 2026 -1.15s +0.92%
1:47.2 MSR Houston (CCW) Medium 18 Apr, 2025 20 Aug, 2025 -0.97s +0.92%
1:55.0 Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) Race 16 Jan, 2022 16 Nov, 2024 -1.02s +0.84%
1:17.9 New G Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) Race 26 Apr, 2026 08 Jun, 2026 -0.67s +0.82%
1:55.2 Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) Race 16 Feb, 2019 23 Jan, 2026 -0.97s +0.81%
57.6 Lime Rock Park (CW) Race 13 Jul, 2025 27 Jul, 2025 -0.48s +0.81%
1:51.5 G Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) Race 18 Oct, 2021 27 Nov, 2022 -0.93s +0.78%
1:51.9 Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) Race 01 Jan, 2024 04 Jul, 2024 -0.85s +0.72%
1:18.2 New SM L New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (Roval CCW) Medium 10 May, 2026 12 May, 2026 -0.53s +0.69%
1:57.5 L NOLA Motorsports Park Medium 05 May, 2025 20 Aug, 2025 -0.79s +0.68%

Top Modified E36 M3

Year Driver Name Mod Horsepower Tire Tire Size Vs Predict
1997 (w/NFeraSU1) jhec23 Race 200 ADVAN A052 -16.69s
1997 Maxwell Lisovsky Race 40 ADVAN A005 300/650/18 -14.07s
1998 (MortenS/Race) Morten Straarup Race 243 1 Slicks 235/40/17 / 245/40/17 -13.92s
1997 Paul Munro Race 1 Potenza Slicks -13.84s
1995 (GTR) Andre Klebleyev Race 305 40 A7 275/35/18 -13.27s
1997 Maximilian Kurz Race 200 Direzza ZII Star Spec 235/45/17 -11.82s
1994 (Gauteng/Race) BMW Car Club Gauteng Race 243 200 RE11 245/40/17 -11.7s
1995 (w/DH Slick) Izidorius Paukstys Race 282 40 DH Slick 285/30/18 -11.59s
1999 (JosephRainey-Race) Joseph Rainey Race 243 -11.11s
1999 (w/A7) Bailey Woods Race 300 40 A7 245/40/17 -10.87s
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