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BMW 3 Series

E361992–1998

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318i ↗5-speed manual · 1996–1998Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp138 hpRear-wheel drive
318i ↗5-speed manual · 1993–1995Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp138 hpRear-wheel drive
318i ↗5-speed manual · 1993–1995Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp138 hpRear-wheel drive
318i ↗4-speed automatic · 1996–1998Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp138 hpRear-wheel drive
318i ↗5-speed manual · 1992–1992Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp138 hpRear-wheel drive
325i ↗4-speed automatic · 1992–1995Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp168 hpRear-wheel drive
325i ↗4-speed automatic · 1992–1992Gasoline · 2.5 L · 189 hp189 hpRear-wheel drive
325i ↗5-speed manual · 1992–1995Gasoline · 2.5 L · 168 hp168 hpRear-wheel drive
325i ↗5-speed manual · 1992–1992Gasoline · 2.5 L · 189 hp189 hpRear-wheel drive
328i ↗5-speed manual · 1996–1998Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp190 hpRear-wheel drive
328i ↗4-speed automatic · 1996–1997Gasoline · 2.8 L · 190 hp190 hpRear-wheel drive
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The E36 sedan entered the U.S. range for 1992 and continued through 1998. The E36 coupe, convertible and Compact have separate body-specific entries; the E46 sedan followed for 1999.

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