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BMW 3 Series, Third generation (E36 1990-1997) #301470001
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The BMW 3 Series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW. The E36 was sold in the following body styles: sedan, coupé, convertible, wagon (marketed as "Touring") and hatchback (marketed as "3 Series Compact").The E36 was the first 3 Series to be offered in a hatchback body style. It was also the first 3 Series to be available with a 6-speed manual transmission (in the 1996 M3), a 5-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade compared with previous generations of the 3 Series.The E36 was named in Car and Driver magazine's 10Best list for every year it was on sale. he M3 model is powered by the S50 and S52 straight-six engines. It was sold in coupe, sedan and convertible body styles.The BMW Z3 roadster and coupe models were based on the E36 platform.
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