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BMW 3 Series

E36/51995–1999

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318ti ↗5-speed manual · 1996–1999Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp138 hpRear-wheel drive
318ti ↗4-speed automatic · 1997–1998Gasoline · 1.9 L · 138 hp138 hpRear-wheel drive
318ti ↗4-speed automatic · 1995–1995Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp138 hpRear-wheel drive
318ti ↗5-speed manual · 1995–1995Gasoline · 1.8 L · 138 hp138 hpRear-wheel drive
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The three-door E36 Compact was sold in the United States as the 318ti for model years 1995-1999.

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