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The BMW E36 328i is a two or four-door/five-seater/front-engine German sports car, introduced in 1995 and assembled in Munich, Germany, from 1995 until 1999. This all-time classic runs with a naturally-aspirated Inline 6-cylinder engine that can produce a maximum power of 190 Bhp and 280 Nm of torque, working together with a 5-speed manual transmission taking this car from 0-60 Mph in 7.3 seconds at a top speed of 147 Mph. This BMW represents a golden opportunity for low-budget motor enthusiasts to drive a high-quality machine since the price has dropped as low as 2,679 dollars nowadays if you want to get one of these German jewels.
Apart from having a great-looking, practical design, the BMW E36 328i includes terrific features that make it a perfect choice for almost every enthusiast around the globe. It comes with McPherson struts front suspension and Multi-link Z-Axle rear, supporting 205/60R15 tires on all 4-wheels. A ventilated discs brake system with ABS brings a good stopping power. The combined fuel consumption of this car is 9.2L/100 Km, with a curb weight of 3075 Lbs and a weight-to-power ratio of 139 Ps/tonne. Overall, the BMW E36 328i is a reliable, easy to maintain, low-cost vehicle that is well worth owning and driving on any occasion.
Rank
horsepower
193
WEIGHT KG
1,395
Power to Weight
0.14
CURRENT VALUE
$12,000
Tire
OEM Specs
engine Description
2.8L NA I6 (M52B28 )
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
7 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
237
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$41,500
gearbox
5-SPEED MANUAL
torque
279 N.M
Model Years
1993-1999
YEAR NOTES
1995: Start of production 1995 year
End of production 1999 year
Compare to
Popular BMW E36 328i Mods by Level
From 34 documented buildsTrendsE36 328i track builds typically start with Nankang NS-2R tires, H&R springs, and Hawk HT-10 pads, often paired with an M50 manifold swap. As builds escalate, enthusiasts move to Dunlop Direzza tires, Nitron or MCS coilovers, and Endless ME22 or StopTech C43 brakes, frequently incorporating S52 engine swaps and Apex ARC-8 wheels.
Medium
OEM Pace+3.4% 15 builds
Tires
Nankang NS-2R4· Yokohama Advan Neova AD08RS2· Federal FZ-2011· Pirelli P Zero Road Tires1· Nitto NT011
Suspension
H&R Springs2· K-Sport Gewindefahrwerk1· Bilstein B161· HSD Coilovers1· BMW M3 Anti-Roll Bar1
Brakes
Brembo 4-Pot2· Hawk HT-101· BMW 330 Front Brakes1· Pagid RS291· BMW M3 Brakes1
Intake/Exhaust
BMW M50 Intake Manifold6· Schmiedmann Shorty Headers2· BMW M3 Headers1· Single 2.5" Exhaust1· Green Air Filter1
Power/Tune
M52B30 Engine Swap1· Pinktop Injectors1· Adaptronic Standalone Management1· BMW S52 Cams1· Ecumagic Tune1
Drivetrain
BMW M3 LSD1· M20 Flywheel1· M20 Clutch1· Custom 3.46 LSD1· ZF 5 Speed Transmission1
Wheels
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.21
Other
Half Cage1· BMW E46 067 Steering Rack1· Corbeau Pro Series Carbon Bucket Seats1· TRS 4 Point Harnesses1
Heavy
OEM Pace+8% 4 builds
Tires
BFGoodrich g-Force Rival S1· Dunlop Direzza1· Federal RS-RR1
Suspension
Nitron Coilovers1· Moton Suspension1· AST 2 Way Coilover1· Penske Coilovers1· Delrin FCAB1
Brakes
Porsche Brake Air Ducts1· Pagid RST31
Intake/Exhaust
BMW M50 Intake Manifold1· Dinan Throttle Body1
Power/Tune
BMW M50 Manifold1· BMW S52 Cams1· Fast Intentions Twin Turbo System1
Drivetrain
Welded Differential1· Automatic Driveshafts1
Wheels
Kosei K11
Race
OEM Pace+9.1% 13 builds
Tires
Falken Azenis RT6602· Maxxis RC-11· Pirelli P7 Corsa Classic1· Federal FZ-2011· Kumho Ecsta V7301
Suspension
H&R Anti-Roll Kit2· MCS 2-Way Non-Remote1· JRZ SA Coilovers1· KW Clubsport 2-Way1· KW Uniball Top Mounts1
Brakes
StopTech Big Brake Kit1· PFC 111· PFC 081· BMW E36 M3 Braking System1· Endless ME221
Intake/Exhaust
BMW M50 Intake Manifold5· Eisenmann E36 M3 Rear Silencer1· BMW M3 Exhaust Manifold1· K&N Drop-in Filter1· Magnaflow TM Racing Exhaust1
Power/Tune
BMW S521· Schrick Cams1· BMW E36 M3 Engine Management System1
Aero
9 Lives Racing Wing1· Home Depot Motorsports Front Splitter1· Hard Motorsports Flares1· Brooks Motorsports Pro Wing1· BMW E36 M3 GT Class 2 Spoiler1
Drivetrain
BMW E36 M3 Clutch1· CAE Short Shifter1· BMW M3 Limited Slip Differential1· Unibal Axles1
Wheels
Apex ARC-82· ATS DTC1
Weight
Lithiumax.eu SILOS1
Other
Sparco Rev1· Schroth Racing 6-Point Harnesses1· OMP Corsica Superleggero1· BMW E36 X-Brace1· Ireco Roll Cage1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:09.3 | Pocono Raceway (South East option 1 CCW) | Race | 16 Sep, 2025 | 28 Oct, 2025 | -8.68s | +12.52% | |||
| 1:13.4 | Circuit Meppen | Race | 25 May, 2025 | 07 Mar, 2026 | -6.14s | +8.17% | |||
| 1:37.8 | Tor Kielce (Little Loop) | Medium | 09 Sep, 2023 | 21 Jan, 2026 | -6.77s | +7.29% | |||
| 1:40.4 | Circuit Calafat | Medium | 11 May, 2018 | 13 Feb, 2026 | -6.04s | +6.29% | |||
| 1:26.3 | Alastaro Racing Circuit | Race | 03 Sep, 2018 | 11 Oct, 2023 | -4.8s | +5.48% | |||
| 7:32.4 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 27 Jul, 2025 | 30 Aug, 2025 | -18.15s | +3.96% | |||
| 1:13.9 | Shannonville Motorsport Park (Pro) | Race | 22 Jun, 2014 | 09 Apr, 2022 | -2.74s | +3.76% | |||
| 2:11.6 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Stock | 18 Mar, 2025 | 01 May, 2025 | -4.25s | +3.44% | |||
| 1:15.1 | Circuito de Velocidad Kotarr | Medium | 25 May, 2025 | 30 May, 2025 | -2.16s | +2.83% | |||
| 1:12.2 | Grand Bend Motorplex (Technical track) | Heavy | 15 Jul, 2013 | 05 Mar, 2022 | -1.96s | +2.70% | |||
| 1:36.5 New | Circuito Vasco Sameiro | Medium | 11 Jun, 2026 | 11 Jun, 2026 | -2.39s | +2.61% | |||
| 1:29.9 | Circuit Européen Pau-Arnos | Medium | 01 Mar, 2025 | 11 Mar, 2025 | -2.12s | +2.34% | |||
| 1:44.2 | Barber Motorsports Park | Medium | 15 Mar, 2025 | 19 Mar, 2025 | -1.93s | +1.95% | |||
| 59.2 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 28 Aug, 2025 | 28 Oct, 2025 | -1.14s | +1.91% | |||
| 51.3 | Arad Racing Track | Heavy | 07 Mar, 2022 | 30 Jan, 2026 | -0.9s | +1.77% | |||
| 1:59.3 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Race | 20 Oct, 2025 | 28 Oct, 2025 | -1.47s | +1.25% | |||
| 1:11.7 | Nashville Superspeedway | Medium | 04 Jul, 2025 | 07 Oct, 2025 | -0.84s | +1.24% | |||
| 1:20.0 | Pukekohe Park (GP) | Race | 20 Feb, 2021 | 19 Jan, 2026 | -0.99s | +1.22% | |||
| 2:06.1 | Circuito de Navarra (Full CW) | Medium | 31 Jul, 2021 | 07 Feb, 2026 | -1.46s | +1.22% | |||
| 1:44.5 | Pueblo Motorsports Park | Heavy | 08 Mar, 2026 | 29 May, 2026 | -1.11s | +1.07% | |||
| 1:49.2 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | Light | 12 Aug, 2021 | 25 Feb, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:41.8 | Barber Motorsports Park | Race | 23 Nov, 2022 | 08 Dec, 2022 | -0.35s | +0.35% | |||
| 1:20.0 | Anglesey Circuit-Trac Môn (Coastal CW) | Medium | 29 Feb, 2016 | 28 Apr, 2022 | -0.26s | +0.34% | |||
| 7:47.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 18 Sep, 2022 | 19 Sep, 2024 | -1.56s | +0.33% | |||
| 2:17.1 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Light | 23 Mar, 2023 | 24 Feb, 2026 | -0.4s | +0.32% | |||
| 2:35.9 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Medium | 04 Dec, 2023 | 06 Jul, 2024 | -0.42s | +0.29% | |||
| 7:51.1 | Nürburgring (Nordschleife) | Heavy | 30 Sep, 2024 | 06 Oct, 2024 | -0.55s | +0.12% | |||
| 1:59.1 | Shannonville Motorsport Park (Long CW) | Race | 26 Aug, 2013 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -0.09s | +0.08% | |||
| 2:20.2 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | Race | 20 Nov, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -0.05s | +0.04% | |||
| 1:29.4 | Sandown International Motor Raceway | Medium | 28 Dec, 2020 | 01 Feb, 2026 | -0.03s | +0.04% | |||
| 2:06.9 | Circuit Parcmotor Castellolí | Medium | 05 Jun, 2022 | 01 Feb, 2026 | -0.01s | +0.01% | |||
| 1:08.8 | Tor Modlin | Medium | 20 May, 2020 | 12 Jun, 2026 | — | -0.01% | |||
| 1:35.3 | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park-Mosport (Grand Prix Circuit) | Race | 04 Jul, 2025 | 23 Jul, 2025 | +0.2s | -0.22% | |||
| 1:56.3 | Circuito de Cartagena | Light | 26 Sep, 2020 | 30 Nov, 2021 | +0.51s | -0.46% | |||
| 1:31.7 | Killarney Race Track | Light | 08 Jun, 2024 | 11 Jun, 2024 | +0.55s | -0.64% | |||
| 1:58.4 | Heartland Motorsports Park (Grand Prix CCW w/fast 8) | Medium | 15 Sep, 2020 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +0.76s | -0.68% | |||
| 1:37.5 | Road Atlanta | Race | 22 Nov, 2022 | 20 Aug, 2024 | +0.85s | -0.86% | |||
| 2:01.7 | Circuito de Navarra (Full CW) | Medium | 18 Dec, 2022 | 01 Dec, 2024 | +1.09s | -0.89% | |||
| 1:59.1 | Circuito del Jarama | Medium | 16 Sep, 2019 | 21 Jul, 2022 | +1.16s | -1.03% | |||
| 1:23.5 | Castle Combe | Stock | 01 Mar, 2022 | 23 Aug, 2022 | +0.98s | -1.26% | |||
| 1:48.2 | Barber Motorsports Park | Medium | 15 Jul, 2025 | 07 Oct, 2025 | +1.42s | -1.39% | |||
| 1:40.6 | Circuito Vasco Sameiro | Medium | 01 Jun, 2025 | 06 May, 2026 | +1.51s | -1.59% | |||
| 1:57.4 | Circuito del Jarama | Race | 18 Mar, 2017 | 20 Dec, 2022 | +1.85s | -1.63% | |||
| 1:05.1 | Tor Łódź | Medium | 20 Feb, 2020 | 13 Feb, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:59.9 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 24 Feb, 2018 | 13 Jul, 2021 | +2.13s | -1.76% | |||
| 1:40.0 | Bikernieki | Light | 12 May, 2017 | 10 Jun, 2026 | +1.87s | -1.99% | |||
| 2:38.9 | Tor Ułęż | Race | 15 May, 2021 | 19 May, 2026 | +3.68s | -2.28% | |||
| 1:09.0 | Silverstone (National) | Medium | 04 Apr, 2021 | 07 Sep, 2021 | +1.77s | -2.64% | |||
| 2:50.0 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Mansell C 3.4 Mile) | Heavy | 24 Nov, 2021 | 12 Jul, 2023 | +4.37s | -2.67% | |||
| 1:50.4 | Nürburgring (GP Sprint Strekke w/ Chicane) | Medium | 02 Aug, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +2.84s | -2.74% | |||
| 1:46.4 | Automotodrom Grobnik | Medium | 03 May, 2023 | 11 Oct, 2023 | +2.77s | -2.75% | |||
| 1:54.3 | Bilster Berg | Race | 05 Jun, 2024 | 11 Jun, 2024 | +3.33s | -2.84% | |||
| 1:14.3 | Zwartkops | Race | 19 May, 2025 | 21 Dec, 2025 | +2.26s | -2.99% | |||
| 2:45.0 | Sepang International Circuit | Light | 27 Mar, 2021 | 29 Jan, 2026 | +4.75s | -3.08% | |||
| 2:02.6 | Hockenheimring (GP) | Race | 28 Jul, 2025 | 30 Aug, 2025 | +3.77s | -3.13% | |||
| 2:04.3 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Medium | 10 Feb, 2018 | 13 Jul, 2021 | +4.02s | -3.22% | |||
| 3:01.0 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Medium | 19 Oct, 2015 | 21 Nov, 2021 | +5.72s | -3.32% | |||
| 1:24.1 | Aldo Scribante Raceway | Stock | 13 Sep, 2014 | 29 Nov, 2025 | +2.63s | -3.33% | |||
| 1:28.2 | Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) | Medium | 21 Apr, 2018 | 11 Jun, 2026 | +3.08s | -3.71% | |||
| 2:01.6 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Medium | 24 Apr, 2023 | 12 Jun, 2023 | — | ||||
| 1:15.5 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Medium | 01 Apr, 2019 | 24 Feb, 2026 | +2.66s | -3.77% | |||
| 2:23.7 | Snetterton Circuit (300) | Medium | 13 Mar, 2019 | 02 Nov, 2021 | +5.15s | -3.79% | |||
| 1:40.8 | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park-Mosport (Grand Prix Circuit) | Medium | 10 Sep, 2008 | 10 Jul, 2025 | +3.73s | -3.82% | |||
| 2:10.3 | Circuito Estoril | Medium | 13 May, 2025 | 29 Jun, 2025 | +5.18s | -4.21% | |||
| 1:57.8 | Bilster Berg | Race | 24 Aug, 2024 | 28 Sep, 2024 | +5.19s | -4.35% | |||
| 8:37.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 16 Sep, 2018 | 24 Feb, 2026 | +22.09s | -4.43% | |||
| 1:40.4 | Road Atlanta | Race | 09 Dec, 2024 | 05 Apr, 2026 | +4.56s | -4.45% | |||
| 2:07.0 | Hockenheimring (GP) | Medium | 09 May, 2021 | 27 Sep, 2021 | +5.59s | -4.57% | |||
| 1:26.8 | Castle Combe | Medium | 11 Jul, 2017 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +3.92s | -4.82% | |||
| 2:07.1 | Le Mans (Bugatti) | Medium | 13 Nov, 2016 | 25 May, 2022 | +5.95s | -4.97% | |||
| 1:58.9 | Silesia Ring | Race | 03 Aug, 2024 | 16 Mar, 2026 | +6.05s | -5.00% | |||
| 8:52.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 07 Apr, 2016 | 06 Dec, 2022 | +25.18s | -5.02% | |||
| 1:52.0 | Homestead-Miami Speedway (Road Course) | Medium | 02 Mar, 2025 | 25 Mar, 2026 | +6.05s | -5.72% | |||
| 1:57.1 | Circuit de Mirecourt - Juvaincourt | Medium | 03 Oct, 2025 | 22 Nov, 2025 | +6.55s | -5.85% | |||
| 2:15.4 | Autódromo Internacional do Algarve-Portimão Circuit | Medium | 14 Jan, 2020 | 18 Mar, 2022 | +7.66s | -6.00% | |||
| 8:57.6 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 09 Sep, 2017 | 14 Feb, 2026 | +31.6s | -6.22% | |||
| 2:56.0 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Race | 18 Mar, 2023 | 29 Mar, 2024 | +11.61s | -6.51% | |||
| 2:11.4 | Bilster Berg | Medium | 10 Nov, 2024 | 23 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 8:44.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 21 Sep, 2023 | 19 Jul, 2024 | — | ||||
| 1:52.0 | Homestead-Miami Speedway (Modified Road Course) | Medium | 04 Mar, 2025 | 20 Mar, 2025 | +7.7s | -7.29% | |||
| 2:36.5 | Driving Center Groß Dölln (Full - ABC) | Medium | 09 Apr, 2016 | 12 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:03.9 | Tor Kielce (Big Loop) | Race | 28 May, 2023 | 15 Feb, 2026 | — | — |
Top Modified E36 328i
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | EVORA RACING | Race | — | 100 FZ-201 | — | -8.03s |
| 1998 (w/R888R) | El Mosse Racing | Race | 193 | 100 R888R | 235/45/17 | -7.97s |
| 1999 (JohnG/RT660) | John Gaydos | Race | 193 | 200 AZENIS RT660 | 275/35/18 | -5.95s |
| 1995 (w/Rival S) | Quikag | Heavy | 193 | 200 g-Force Rival S | 245/40/17 | -4.34s |
| 1996 (w/RE040) | Mark Jones | Race | 306 | 140 RE040 | 225/50/17 / 235/50/17 | -3.35s |
| 1996 (w/Ventus TD) | S. Sainz | Medium | 193 | 80 Ventus TD | 235/60/15 | -3.15s |
| 1999 (ThMotorsport9093/Direzza) | ThMotorsport9093 | Race | 193 | 100 Direzza DZ03G | 235/45/17 | -2.45s |
| 1995 (w/P600) | PRZEEMCY Motorsport | Medium | — | 180 P600 | 235/60/15 | -2.09s |
| 1995 (w/VR) | Corey W. | Race | 260 | 100 Victra RC-1 | 275/35/18 | -1.97s |
| 1997 | The Time Attack | Heavy | — | 200 ADVAN AD08R | — | -1.58s |