Quote Originally Posted by Benefit
haha i just have to spend maybe 1000$ to get into the 230whp range...i would maybe get an intake for the m3 for that much?
LOL... sure

oh the e36 m3's make 200whp and 210torque stock, buddy...3500? lbs
Quote Originally Posted by Wikipediamotherfucker
[edit] North American models
Quote Originally Posted by Wikipediamotherfucker

The first E36 M3 to be imported to the United States was the 1995 model, which received a 3.0 L engine with 240 hp (179 kW) and 305 N•m (225 ft·lbf) (S50B30US), a different suspension and a 0-60mph (0-96km/h) time in about 6 seconds. This coupe has a 3.0L 24-valve DOHC straight six-cylinder engine, available in 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions.

BMW also produced at least 114 M3 Lightweights.[5] Internal BMW designation documented it as a CSL however. These were reduced weight versions of the model intended to be used both on the road and on the track. It was 225 pounds lighter than a stock M3 with many of the car's features removed, such as sound deadening, radio, air conditioning, leather seats, and sunroof. Other extras that came with this version included an extendable front splitter, strut tower brace, x-brace, aluminum doors. It could also be fitted with a dual pickup oil pan however, BMW AG stipulated that fitting the dual pickup GT oil pan to the car would void the warranty.

The 1996-1999 model years had displacement bumped up to 3.2 L, still with 240 hp (179 kW), but torque increases to 320 N•m (236 ft·lbf) which is the same S52B32US engine used in the early M Roadster and M Coupe. The manual gearbox remains a 5-speed despite the European versions being upgraded to 6-speed. The 1996+ model is known for being more difficult to tune for performance, due to slightly smaller intake manifold runners and more complicated electronics (OBDII). It was also available as a sedan starting in model year 1997, and as convertible in 1998. Production of the sedan was halted in 1998, while the other models continued until 1999.

US sales figures include a total of 18,961 coupes, 7,760 sedans and 6,211 convertibles[6].



[edit] Performance

VersionPower0-60 mph[7]Top Speed3.0l-24v I6Euro210 kW (286 PS/282 hp)5.4 s155 mph / 250 km/h (electronically limited)U.S.179 kW (243 PS/240 hp)5.6 s.137 mph / 220 km/h[8] (electronically limited)3.2l-24v I6Euro236 kW (321 PS/316 hp)5.2 s155 mph / 250 km/h (electronically limited)U.S.179 kW (243 PS/240 hp)5.5 s.139 mph / 225 km/h (electronically limited)
and lmao @ the e30...fuk kind of pile of shit...i love hearing "yea i drive a bmw' what year? 1982...bitch its 2008 hahahah
first, E30 was not made in 1982
second, why was your motor rebuilt with what, 125K miles?