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{{game|sh = y|s2u = y|nl = y|ed = y}}{{InfoboxCar
{{InfoboxCar2
 
|name= M3 E36
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|name = M3 (E36)
 
|origin = germany
|models=1
 
 
|manufacturer = bmw
|origin=Germany
 
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|image = NFSS2UM3E36.jpg
|manufacturer=BMW
 
 
|production = 1992
|image= Shift2unleashedm3e36.jpg
 
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|production2 = 1995
|production= 1992 – 1999
 
|engine= 3.0L S50B30 I6
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|disp = 3.0
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|eng = I6
|drivetrain= R
 
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|extra = (S50B30)
|weight=1,460
 
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|layout = fr
|weight2=3,218
 
 
|weight = 1460
|bhp=282
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|bhp = 282
|bhp2=7,000
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|bhp2 = 7000
|torque=236
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|torque = 236
|torque2=3,600
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|torque2 = 3600
|accel=6.1
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|accel = 6.0
|top speed=155
 
|top speed2=249
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|top speed = 155
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|top speed2 = 250
|transmission=6
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|transmission = 6
|transmission2=Manual
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|transmission2 = Manual
}}The '''BMW M3 E36''' is the second generation of the BMW M3 series.
 
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|ref = <ref>Web link: [http://carmaniac.co.uk/overview/bmw-m3-1992-1999-id-78/modifications BMW M3 1992 - 1999 specifications]</ref>
 
}}The '''BMW M3 (E36)''' is the second generation model of the [[BMW M3]] series.
   
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It is powered by a 3.0 litre inline-six engine with [[BMW]]'s VANOS variable valve timing and based on a redesigned chassis that includes a multilink rear suspension.<ref>Web link: [http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=14 BMW M Registry - FAQ E36 M3 3.0]</ref>
It is the first model in the M3 range to be equipped with an inline-Six and built as sedan. Unlike the BMW M3 E30, it was not designed as a homologation car.
 
   
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The E36 M3 offers more refined driving characteristics in comparison to its [[BMW M3 Evolution II (E30)|homologation special predecessor]].<ref>Web link: [http://www.caranddriver.com/features/bmw-m3-buyers-guide BMW M3 Buyer's Guide]</ref> It was initially available as a coupé and became available as a saloon and convertible in 1994.
The European M3 E36 was available with a 3.0L inline-six (282hp) until 1995, when the engine was was replaced by a stronger 3.2 inline-six unit in 1995.
 
   
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In 1995, the M3 debuted in the North American market, albeit with different specifications. In 1997, the M3 underwent a facelift and was optionable with a sequential manual transmission. It was replaced in 2000 by the [[BMW M3 (E46)|E46 M3]].
==='''Shift Series'''===
 
The BMW M3 E36 appears as a Tier 2 car in [[Need for Speed: Shift]] with a price tag of $50,000. It is capable of a Works conversion and has a car rating of 4,10.
 
   
 
===''Need for Speed: Shift''===
The BMW M3 E36 appears as a Retro Road car in [[Shift 2: Unleashed]] with a price tag of $19,900. It has a D 419 performance rating and a 3,05 handling rating.
 
 
The BMW M3 E36 appears as a tier 2 car in ''[[Need for Speed: Shift]]'' with a price tag of $50,000. It is capable of a Works conversion and has a car rating of 4.10.
   
The E36 has powerful acceleration and responsive handling. Main drawbacks of the car are its low top speed and oversteer, when entering a corner too fast. It is competitive in most race modes, especially in [[Drift Race|Drift events]].
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The E36 has powerful acceleration and good handling traits but also comes with a low top speed. It is competitive in most race modes, especially in [[Drift Race|Drift events]].
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===''Shift 2: Unleashed''===
 
The BMW M3 E36 appears as a Retro Road car in ''[[Shift 2: Unleashed]]'' with a price tag of $19,900. It has a D 419 performance rating and a 3.05 handling rating.
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===''Need for Speed: No Limits''===
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The BMW M3 E36 appears in ''[[Need for Speed: No Limits]]'' as a Classic Sports class car. Its starting rank is 269 PR and the blueprints are available in Chapter 3: Wheely Fast.
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<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
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<h4>'''Stock'''</h4>
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<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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The stock BMW M3 Coupé 1999 is a classic sports class car that requires 4 uncommon blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources;
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*Campaign - Chapter 3: Wheely Fast
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*Black Market
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*Upgrade Crate
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*Premium Crate
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*Chop Shop
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Receive 40 mechanic level XP by building up and 250 mechanic level XP by fully staging up this car.{{NFSNLCarSpecs‎|NFSNL_BMW_M3_E36_Carlist.jpg|csports|2|4|900|1000|950|269|4740|5100|4920|657|17 = c|18 = 4|19 = 6|20 = 8|21 = 15|22 = 25| | | | }}
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</div>
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</div>
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===''Need for Speed: Edge''===
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The BMW M3 E36 appears in ''[[Need for Speed: Edge]]''.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*In ''Need for Speed: Shift'', the player must use a E36 M3 in the Drift Competition event in London, where six stars can be obtained. There is also an invitational event with the car at Dakota GP.
*The M3 E36 appears as an US spec model in every title it has appeared in.
 
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*The M3 E36 is featured in ''Need for Speed: No Limits'' with the appearance of the pre-facelift model despite being described as a 1999 model.
*The Works conversion upgrade for the E36 features a body kit that closely resembles the [[wikipedia:BMW_M3#M3_GTR|BMW M3 GTR (E36)]].
 
*In Need for Speed: Shift, the player has to use a E36 in the Drift Competition event in London, where six stars can be obtained. There is also an invitational event with the car in Dakota GP.
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
<gallery columns="4" spacing="small" orientation="landscape" widths="140" captionalign="left">
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<gallery spacing="small" widths="155" orientation="square" hideaddbutton="true">
BMW M3 E36.jpg|Need for Speed: Shift
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BMW M3 E36.jpg|''Need for Speed: Shift''
Shift2unleashedm3e36.jpg|Shift 2: Unleashed
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NFSS2UM3E36.jpg|''Shift 2: Unleashed''
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NFSS2UWorksM3E36.jpg|''Shift 2: Unleashed''<br /><small>(Works)</small>
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NFSNLM3E36.png|''Need for Speed: No Limits''
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NFS NL Darius' BMW M3 1999.png|''Need for Speed: No Limits<br /><small>(Darius')</small>
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NFSNLM3E36Molotov.png|''Need for Speed: No Limits''<br /><small>(Molotov Bodykit)</small>
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NFSNLM3E36Raijin.png|''Need for Speed: No Limits''<br /><small>(Raijin Bodykit)</small>
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NFSE_BMW_M3_E36.jpg|''Need for Speed: Edge''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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==References==
{{BMWM3Nav}}
 
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<references />
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{{Need for Speed - Shift Vehicles}}
 
{{Need for Speed - Shift Vehicles}}
 
{{Shift 2 Unleashed Vehicles}}
 
{{Shift 2 Unleashed Vehicles}}
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{{Need for Speed - No Limits Vehicles}}
[[Category:Cars]]
 
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{{Need for Speed - Edge Vehicles}}
[[Category:BMW]]
 
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[[Category:Cars in Need for Speed: Shift]]
 
[[Category:Cars in Shift 2: Unleashed]]
 
[[Category:German Cars]]
 
[[Category:RWD Cars]]
 
[[Category:I6 powered Cars]]
 
[[Category:300-400 Horsepower Cars]]
 

Revision as of 13:50, 27 January 2019

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The BMW M3 (E36) is the second generation model of the BMW M3 series.

It is powered by a 3.0 litre inline-six engine with BMW's VANOS variable valve timing and based on a redesigned chassis that includes a multilink rear suspension.[2]

The E36 M3 offers more refined driving characteristics in comparison to its homologation special predecessor.[3] It was initially available as a coupé and became available as a saloon and convertible in 1994.

In 1995, the M3 debuted in the North American market, albeit with different specifications. In 1997, the M3 underwent a facelift and was optionable with a sequential manual transmission. It was replaced in 2000 by the E46 M3.

Need for Speed: Shift

The BMW M3 E36 appears as a tier 2 car in Need for Speed: Shift with a price tag of $50,000. It is capable of a Works conversion and has a car rating of 4.10.

The E36 has powerful acceleration and good handling traits but also comes with a low top speed. It is competitive in most race modes, especially in Drift events.

Shift 2: Unleashed

The BMW M3 E36 appears as a Retro Road car in Shift 2: Unleashed with a price tag of $19,900. It has a D 419 performance rating and a 3.05 handling rating.

Need for Speed: No Limits

The BMW M3 E36 appears in Need for Speed: No Limits as a Classic Sports class car. Its starting rank is 269 PR and the blueprints are available in Chapter 3: Wheely Fast.

Stock

The stock BMW M3 Coupé 1999 is a classic sports class car that requires 4 uncommon blueprints to unlock. The blueprints required to unlock the vehicle can be found from various sources;

  • Campaign - Chapter 3: Wheely Fast
  • Black Market
  • Upgrade Crate
  • Premium Crate
  • Chop Shop

Receive 40 mechanic level XP by building up and 250 mechanic level XP by fully staging up this car.

NFSNL BMW M3 E36 Carlist Classic Sports Classic Sports Stock 900 1000 950 269 Performance Rating
NFSNL GoldStar 2NFSNL GreyStar 4 x4 Common Blueprints Max 4740 5100 4920 657 Performance Rating
Stage Upgrades
NFSNL GoldStar 3NFSNL GreyStar 3 x6 Common Blueprints
NFSNL GoldStar 4NFSNL GreyStar 2 x8 Common Blueprints
NFSNL GoldStar 5NFSNL GreyStar 1 x15 Common Blueprints
NFSNL GoldStar 6 x25 Common Blueprints

Need for Speed: Edge

The BMW M3 E36 appears in Need for Speed: Edge.

Trivia

  • In Need for Speed: Shift, the player must use a E36 M3 in the Drift Competition event in London, where six stars can be obtained. There is also an invitational event with the car at Dakota GP.
  • The M3 E36 is featured in Need for Speed: No Limits with the appearance of the pre-facelift model despite being described as a 1999 model.

Gallery

References