With fat slick tyres and a diffuser of epic proportions, the rear end of this 3-series is fantastically aggressive!
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Showing posts with label e36. Show all posts
Showing posts with label e36. Show all posts
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Dat' Arse
You Could Get Lost In This Cosworth-Engined BMW E36's Diffuser
With fat slick tyres and a diffuser of epic proportions, the rear end of this 3-series is fantastically aggressive!
(CarThrottle.com)
With fat slick tyres and a diffuser of epic proportions, the rear end of this 3-series is fantastically aggressive!
(CarThrottle.com)
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
I'd Only Want The Highlighted Vehicles From The List
Sweet Christmas: Get a Load of This $2.3 Million BMW Dream Car Sale
For sale: “The Collection of BMW Legends,” 13 classic BMWs that are each pretty special and noteworthy in their own way. They’ve each been restored to near-new quality, EAG claims, and are up for grabs as a group for $2.3 million.
Here is the list of what’s up for grabs:
For sale: “The Collection of BMW Legends,” 13 classic BMWs that are each pretty special and noteworthy in their own way. They’ve each been restored to near-new quality, EAG claims, and are up for grabs as a group for $2.3 million.
Here is the list of what’s up for grabs:
- 1981 BMW M1
- 1990 BMW E30 M3 Sport Evolution
- 1995 BMW E36 M3 Lightweight
- 2005 BMW E46 M3 Competition Package
- 2013 BMW E92 M3 Lime Rock Park Edition
- 1991 BMW Z1
- 2001 BMW Z3 M-Coupe
- 2007 BMW Z4 M-Coupe
- 2003 BMW Z8 Roadster
- 2002 BMW E39 M5
- 1988 BMW E24 M6
- 1988 BMW E28 M5
- 2011 BMW 1M Coupe
Friday, December 22, 2017
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
An E36 M3 Doing What They Were Meant To Do
This E36 M3 Driver Keeps Setting Nurburgring Records
Last week it was 7:31, this week it's six seconds less. Just how fast is this guy?
Last week it was 7:31, this week it's six seconds less. Just how fast is this guy?
Last week, we showed you a video of driver Alex Hardt setting a solid 7:31 "Bridge to Gantry" time around the Nurburgring Nordschleife in his prepped BMW E36 M3.
The time isn't too crazy by modern standards, but for a 20-year-old
car, it caught our attention—Hardt even claims it's the world's quickest
'Ring time for an E36. Now he's set a new time in his blue track car,
and it's a lot quicker.
This time around, Hardt
was able to wheel his E36-generation BMW M3 coupe around the Green
Hell's "Bridge to Gantry" layout in 7:25—six seconds quicker than his claimed record lap.
As we said in the last article, the Bridge to Gantry layout excludes
the back straightaway to make way for exiting and entering the track
during tourist sessions, so it's a shorter distance than any official Nurburgring lap.
But since it's the layout run by nearly everybody who attends an
open-lapping day at the famed circuit, it's considered a standard timing
measure.
Friday, September 16, 2016
The U.S. Spec E36 M3 Was The Low Budget Version
8 Ways American E36 M3 Buyers Got Completely Screwed Over
To keep costs low and to offer the E36 M3 for a price of only $35,800 in America, BMW cut big corners, resulting in a car that was slower, more basic and way less of an M3 than its European brother.
1. The US M3 engine was pathetic
You see, while the original displacements of both the US and European-spec S50 B30 engines were the same at 3.0 litres, the European versions featured individual throttle bodies and a continuously variable VANOS valve timing system. The American car, by contrast, was fitted with the more basic two-stage Vanos system found on the M50 engine, and didn’t get individual throttle bodies. The American engine’s compression ratio was also lower, all of which resulted in 240hp and 225lb ft compared to the European engine’s 286hp and 236lb ft.
Power figures in Europe were later raised to a mega 321hp with the introduction of the 3.2-litre S50 B32 engine, while the poor guys in America got screwed a second time, getting the same 240hp output as before despite getting a 3.2-litre version of the S52 engine. Torque was increased by 11lb ft, though, which is something at least.
5. US buyers never got the six-speed manual
When the E36 M3 first came out, both the European and US-spec cars featured a five-speed manual gearbox. However, in 1996, when both E36 versions were upgraded to 3.2 litres, the European M3 received a six-speed manual gearbox too, while the American cars were left in the dark ages with the same five speeder as before. Interestingly, though, and to suit the American driver, a five speed automatic gearbox was later offered on the US car, further cementing the fact this was no proper M3.
8. The headlight lenses were crappy plastic
Further cost-cutting measures for the US-market E36 M3 meant that the car’s headlight lenses were made out of plastic which were easily pitted by stone chips. They also featured a more simple reflector construction than the glass ellipsoid headlights fitted to European M3s. For that reason, it’s fairly common for owners of US cars to swap out the headlights with the European units.
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
To keep costs low and to offer the E36 M3 for a price of only $35,800 in America, BMW cut big corners, resulting in a car that was slower, more basic and way less of an M3 than its European brother.
1. The US M3 engine was pathetic
You see, while the original displacements of both the US and European-spec S50 B30 engines were the same at 3.0 litres, the European versions featured individual throttle bodies and a continuously variable VANOS valve timing system. The American car, by contrast, was fitted with the more basic two-stage Vanos system found on the M50 engine, and didn’t get individual throttle bodies. The American engine’s compression ratio was also lower, all of which resulted in 240hp and 225lb ft compared to the European engine’s 286hp and 236lb ft.
Power figures in Europe were later raised to a mega 321hp with the introduction of the 3.2-litre S50 B32 engine, while the poor guys in America got screwed a second time, getting the same 240hp output as before despite getting a 3.2-litre version of the S52 engine. Torque was increased by 11lb ft, though, which is something at least.
5. US buyers never got the six-speed manual
When the E36 M3 first came out, both the European and US-spec cars featured a five-speed manual gearbox. However, in 1996, when both E36 versions were upgraded to 3.2 litres, the European M3 received a six-speed manual gearbox too, while the American cars were left in the dark ages with the same five speeder as before. Interestingly, though, and to suit the American driver, a five speed automatic gearbox was later offered on the US car, further cementing the fact this was no proper M3.
8. The headlight lenses were crappy plastic
Further cost-cutting measures for the US-market E36 M3 meant that the car’s headlight lenses were made out of plastic which were easily pitted by stone chips. They also featured a more simple reflector construction than the glass ellipsoid headlights fitted to European M3s. For that reason, it’s fairly common for owners of US cars to swap out the headlights with the European units.
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
I'll Take The E46 M3 CSL Please
Which RARE BMW M3 Or M4 Would YOU Want All To Yourself?
But we're going to pose a hypothetical situation here. Let's say you had room for only ONE in your fleet, WHICH one would YOU choose?
(AutoSpies.com)
- E30 M3 Evo
- E36 M3 GT
- E46 M3 CSL
- E92 M3 GTS
- All-new M4 GTS
But we're going to pose a hypothetical situation here. Let's say you had room for only ONE in your fleet, WHICH one would YOU choose?
(AutoSpies.com)
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Nostalgia Is Driving Up Their Value
10 Emerging Collector Cars That Are Starting To Increase In Value
1990 – 1996 Nissan 300ZX
Many Nissan fans will say that Nissan stopped being a sports car company when the S30 line (240/260/280z) line of z-cars ceased production. The first generation Z-cars caught the attention of collectors a long time ago and have increased in value. Now, the time has come for the 300zx produced between 1990 and 1996.
Later generation Z-cars became more luxurious and some of the turbo cars produced notable performance. With bigger turbos and other mechanical modifications, the 300zx turbo could be tweaked to produce amazing performance.
The z32 model that was first introduced in 1990 had a pioneering design at the time. Available in a two-seater, coupe and convertible body style, the 300zx handled very well and had a gorgeous design. While 1990 through 1996 300zxs can still be found in good condition at a reasonable cost, don’t expect this to be the case forever.
1995 – 1999 BMW M3
The e36 M3 was the second generation of the legendary sport-coupe and the first to have a six cylinder engine. The E30 M3 that the E36 replaced have skyrocketed in value over the past several years commanding six figure prices for low-mileage examples in good condition.
The E36 M3 put out close to 250 horsepower, was very balanced, and offered in a coupe, sedan and convertible body style. The M3 was available in bright colors such as Dakar Yellow, Techno Violet, and Estoril Blue, colors that are sought after today. The only E36 M3 model that has increased in value is the rare lightweight CSL model sold in 1995.
1992 – 2001 Mercedes Benz SL600
Replacing the legendary R107 series Mercedes Benz sport coupe that was produced between 1971 and 1991, the R129 had some very big shoes to fill. Available with a number of engine sizes ranging from a 3.0 liter V6 to 6.0 lite V12, the twelve cylinder model joined the line-up in its third model year. Producing close to 400 horsepower, performance was lightyears of the previous SL that it replaced. The new SL also came equipped with pioneering technology such as retractable roll-bar that pops into position in the event of a roll-over.
R129 SLs have been showing up recently in auctions, a sure sign that they have caught the attention of collectors.
Complete list (GearHeads.com)
1990 – 1996 Nissan 300ZX
Many Nissan fans will say that Nissan stopped being a sports car company when the S30 line (240/260/280z) line of z-cars ceased production. The first generation Z-cars caught the attention of collectors a long time ago and have increased in value. Now, the time has come for the 300zx produced between 1990 and 1996.
Later generation Z-cars became more luxurious and some of the turbo cars produced notable performance. With bigger turbos and other mechanical modifications, the 300zx turbo could be tweaked to produce amazing performance.
The z32 model that was first introduced in 1990 had a pioneering design at the time. Available in a two-seater, coupe and convertible body style, the 300zx handled very well and had a gorgeous design. While 1990 through 1996 300zxs can still be found in good condition at a reasonable cost, don’t expect this to be the case forever.
1995 – 1999 BMW M3
The e36 M3 was the second generation of the legendary sport-coupe and the first to have a six cylinder engine. The E30 M3 that the E36 replaced have skyrocketed in value over the past several years commanding six figure prices for low-mileage examples in good condition.
The E36 M3 put out close to 250 horsepower, was very balanced, and offered in a coupe, sedan and convertible body style. The M3 was available in bright colors such as Dakar Yellow, Techno Violet, and Estoril Blue, colors that are sought after today. The only E36 M3 model that has increased in value is the rare lightweight CSL model sold in 1995.
1992 – 2001 Mercedes Benz SL600
Replacing the legendary R107 series Mercedes Benz sport coupe that was produced between 1971 and 1991, the R129 had some very big shoes to fill. Available with a number of engine sizes ranging from a 3.0 liter V6 to 6.0 lite V12, the twelve cylinder model joined the line-up in its third model year. Producing close to 400 horsepower, performance was lightyears of the previous SL that it replaced. The new SL also came equipped with pioneering technology such as retractable roll-bar that pops into position in the event of a roll-over.
R129 SLs have been showing up recently in auctions, a sure sign that they have caught the attention of collectors.
Complete list (GearHeads.com)
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Depends On Which Fan Boy You Talk To
Is A Lexus IS300 Better Than A BMW E36 M3?
Is an E36 BMW or a Lexus IS300 a better drivable tuner car? How many Jeep tattoos is too many? Why are off-road sports cars so hot right now? All this and more discussed on this week’s Smoking Tire podcast, featuring Jalopnik!
(Jalopnik.com)
Is an E36 BMW or a Lexus IS300 a better drivable tuner car? How many Jeep tattoos is too many? Why are off-road sports cars so hot right now? All this and more discussed on this week’s Smoking Tire podcast, featuring Jalopnik!
(Jalopnik.com)
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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