BMW M3 E36 Cup v1.0

NG2:

95001 – Team Warsteiner – Joerg0815
95004 – Team Williams – [UDP]Shadow
95005 – Team Engstler – benny
94007 – Vorteil Tank Motorsport – die_Locke
94008 – Freiberger Racing – die_Locke
95010 – BIT Racing – kadettilac
95011 – KTM Racing – die_Locke
94012 – CuDeRa – die_Locke
95013 – Carbo Tec – kadettilac
95014 – Team Castrol – O$$I
95020 – GULF – kadettilac
95022 – CD Motorsport – ChrisDenger
95046 – Milka Racing – benny
95069 – Triumph Racing – Joerg0815
95098 – American Racing – [UDP]Shadow
95099 – American Racing – [UDP]Shadow
95118 – Lion Phoenix Racing – MGRaiden

NG3:

93001 + 002 – TNT Post Team – Joerg0815
93004 + 005 – Team Warsteiner – Joerg0815
93007 + 008 – Team Hyatt Racing – die_Locke
93055 + 056 – Team autoteile55 – die_Locke

NG4:

94001 – Asus Tec – Joerg0815
94002 – Team Warsteiner – Joerg0815
94003 – DPD Motorsport – Joerg0815
94004 – Diebels Art Design – Joerg0815
94005 – Dunlop Italia – Joerg0815
94006 – K+N Racing – Joerg0815
94007 – Team Jägermeister – Joerg0815
94008 – Jim Beam Racing Australia – Joerg0815
94009 – Yokohama Racing Japan – Joerg0815
94010 – Team UHU – Joerg0815
94011 – Fina Racing – Joerg0815
94012 – Fujitsu Racing – Joerg0815

The E36 M3 debuted in February 1992 and was in the dealer’s showrooms in November that year. It was the first M3 powered by a straight-six engine; the engine used was a 2,990 cc (182 cu in) S50, which generated a maximum power output of 286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp).

Initially available as a coupé only, BMW introduced M3 convertible and saloon versions in 1994. The absence of any M5 models in the BMW line-up between the end of E34 M5 production in 1995 and the launch of the E39 M5 in 1998 prompted the introduction of the 4-door Motorsport model.

In 1994, BMW produced the limited-edition M3 GT as a racing homologation special; all cars were painted in the British Racing Green colour and featured an upgraded 295 PS (217 kW; 291 hp) 3.0-litre engine. Production of the GT was limited to 356 cars.

In September and November 1995, the M3 coupé and saloon, respectively, were upgraded to the 3.2 L (3,201 cc) S50B32 Inline-six engine, generating a maximum power output of 236 kW; 317 bhp (321 PS) at 7,400 rpm and 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 3,200 rpm. At the same time, the cars received clear indicator lenses, new wheels and a 6-speed manual transmission. The convertible did not receive these changes until February 1996.

Majority of the cars were produced at the Regensburg factory; however, a small number of low compression right hand drive cars were assembled at BMW’s Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, South Africa. In total, 46,525 coupés, 12,114 convertibles and 12,603 saloons were produced. The saloon ceased production in December 1997, the coupé ceased production in late 1998, and the convertible ceased production in December 1999.

The E36 chassis M3 was touted as one of the best handling cars of the 1990s in independent tests by automotive magazine Car & Driver. Known for its benign handling and balance, the car is popular amongst circuit racers and track enthusiasts. The E36 was also one of the first cars BMW designed mainly with computer aid with the use of detailed Finite Element Analysis and other software.