E36

The E36 replaced the E30 in the U.S. for 1992 and brought a more modern chassis, larger dimensions, and a broader body lineup. It was sold in multiple U.S. forms including sedan, coupe, convertible, and compact hatchback derivatives, with six-cylinder and four-cylinder variants depending on model year. The generation ended in the U.S. before the E46 took over for 1999.

1992–1999 E36 U.S. market

Production 1992–1999

Body code E36

Body styles Sedan

Modifications 28

Modification	Engine	Power	Transmission	Drive	Years
318i/318is 1993–1995	Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	138	1993–1995	View details
318i/318is 1996–1998	Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	138	1996–1998	View details
318i/318is 1993–1995	Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	138	1993–1995	View details
318i/318is 1996–1998	Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	138	1996–1998	View details
318i/318is 1992–1992	Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	138	1992–1992	View details
318i convertible 1996–1997	Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	138	1996–1997	View details
318i convertible 1996–1997	Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	138	1996–1997	View details
318i convertible 1992–1995	Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	138	1992–1995	View details
318i convertible 1994–1995	Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	138	1994–1995	View details
318ti 1996–1999	Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	138	1996–1999	View details
318ti 1995–1995	Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	138	1995–1995	View details
318ti 1995–1995	Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	138	1995–1995	View details
318ti 1997–1998	Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	138	1997–1998	View details
323i 1999–1999	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	170	1999–1999	View details
323i convertible 1998–1999	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	170	1998–1999	View details
323i convertible 1998–2000	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	170	1998–2000	View details
323is 1998–1999	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	170	1998–1999	View details
323is 1998–1999	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 170 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	170	1998–1999	View details
325i/325is 1992–1992	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 189 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	189	1992–1992	View details
325i/325is 1989–1995	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	168	1989–1995	View details
325i/325is 1989–1995	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	168	1989–1995	View details
325i/325is 1992–1992	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 189 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	189	1992–1992	View details
325i convertible 1989–1995	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	168	1989–1995	View details
325i convertible 1989–1995	Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	168	1989–1995	View details
328i/328is 1996–1998	Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	190	1996–1998	View details
328i/328is 1996–1997	Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	190	1996–1997	View details
328i convertible 1996–1999	Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp	5-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	190	1996–1999	View details
328i convertible 1996–1999	Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	190	1996–1999	View details