This 3.2 MT (321 hp) engine was fitted in the E36 Coupe 2-doors, which was produced by BMW from 1992 to 1999. In addition to this engine, 5 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 16.9litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.5litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 11litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 65litre |
| Cruising range | from 380 to 870km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 5.5second |
| Displacement | 3201cm3 |
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| Engine power | 321bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 7 400RPM |
| Maximum torque | 350Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3250RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 86.4mm |
| Stroke | 91mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.7m |
| Seats | 4 |
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| Length | 4433mm |
| Width | 1710mm |
| Height | 1335mm |
| Wheelbase | 2710mm |
| Front track | 1422mm |
| Rear track | 1438mm |
| Ground clearance | 110mm |
| Kerb weight | 1515kg |
| Gross weight | 1930kg |
| Displacement | 490kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 405litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 405litre |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Trailing arms, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 20.3 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 13.2 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.