BMW E36 Models

Each model is followed by its particular engine code.

Non-US Models :

Sedans :
316i (1990-1993) M40B16
316i (1993-1998) M43B16
318i (1990-1993) M40B18
318i (1993-1998) M43B18
318iS (1992-1996) M42B18
318iS (1996-1998) M44B19
318tds (1994-1998) M41D17
320i (1991-1994) M50B20
320i (1994-1998) M52B20
323i (1995-1998) M52B25
325i (1991-1995) M50B25
325td (1991-1998) M51D25
325tds (1993-1998) M51S
328i (1994-1998) M52B28
M3 (1997-1998) S50B30
M3 Evo (1995-1998) S50B32

Coupes :
316i (1993-1998) M43B16
318is (1992-1996) M42B18
318is (1996-1999) M44B19
320i (1992) M50B20
320i (1992-1998) M52B20
323is (1995-1999) M52B25
325is (1992-1995) M50B25
328i (1995-1998) M52B28
328is (1995-1999) M52B28
M3 (1992-1995) S50B32

Convertibles (Cabriolets) :
318ic (1994-1998) M43B18
320ic (1993-1994) M50B20
320ic (1994-1998) M52B20
325ic (1993-1994) M50B25
328ic (1995-1998) M52B28
M3 (1994-1996) S50B30
M3 (1996-1998) S52B30

Touring (Wagons) :
316iT (1998) M43B16
318iT (1995-1998) M43B18
318tds (1995-1998) M41D17
320iT (1995-1998) M52B20
325iT (1996-1998) M52B25
325tds (1995-1998) M51S
328iT (1995-1998) M52B28

Compact :
316i (1994-1998) M43B16
318tds (1995-1998) M41D17
318ti (1994-1996) M42B18
318ti (1996-1998) M44B19
323ti (1996-1998) M52B25

US/Canada Models :

318i, 318is, 318ic (1992-1995) M42B18
318ti (1994-1996) M42B18
318i, 318ti (1996-1998) M44B19
323i, 323is, 323ic (1996-1998) M52B25
325i, 325is, 325ic (1992-1995) M50B25
328i, 328is, 328ic (1996-1998) M52B28
M3 (1995-1999 coupe, 1997-1998 sedan, 1998-1999 convertible) S50B30US and S52 (1996-1999) .

BMW E36

The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was the successor to the BMW E30 and was eventually replaced by the BMW E46 in 1999. However, because the E46 series 2-door coupes and convertibles were still being developed at the outset of its introduction, BMW continued to produce these models as E36 versions through the 1999 model year. The M3 was produced as an E36 from 1995-1999 in the US, and 1993-1999 in the European market.
The E36 was introduced in late 1990 (1991 model) for Europe and as a 1992 model for US and Canada.
E36 experienced enormous success in the market. It laid strong foundations for the success that the BMW E46 experienced in subsequent years. The E36 is considered the performance benchmark in its class.

BMW S14 Engine ///Mpower

The BMW S14 is a 2.3 L (2302cc) DOHC 16-valve I4 piston engine. It was used in the E30 M3. The S14 is essentially a BMW M10 engine block with a M88/S38 DOHC cylinder head (minus two cylinders). It has four separate throttle bodies. It developed 195 PS (143 kW/192 hp), or 200 PS (147 kW/197 hp) without a catalytic converter. A special tuned model, the S14 EVO producing 20 PS more. The 2.3 L version has a 93.4 mm bore and 84mm stroke.
Variations of this engine included a limited-edition 2.5 L (2467 cc) Sport Evo for motorsport homologation requirements, and a de-bored (89 mm) version for the 320is, a more affordable sports model made specifically for the Portuguese and Italian markets. The 320is can be quickly distinguished from the E30 M3 by the absence of flared wheel arches.

S14 - Straight 4 DOHC 16V Solid Lifter Valvetrain and Individual Throttle Bodies. 1987-1991. 106kg 234lbsUsed in the E30 M3 and Italian only E30 320is. 2.5L used in Sport Evo III2.0L (195bhp) 2.3L (192-215bhp), 2.5L (238bhp)

BMW E30 6 cylinder Engines

The straight-6 (also inline-6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. The name slant-6 is sometimes used when the cylinders are at an angle from the vertical.
Usually a straight-6 was used for engine displacements between about 2.5 and 4.0 L. It was also sometimes used for smaller engines but these, although very smooth running, tended to be rather expensive to manufacture and they were inevitably physically longer than alternative layouts. The smallest production straight-6 was found in the Benelli 750 Sei motorcycle, displacing 747.7 cc (0.75 L / 45.6 cu in). The largest are used to power ships and have displacements of 1,000 L or more.
Straight-6 engines were historically more common than V6s, mainly because the length of such engines was not such a concern in rear wheel drive vehicles, but also because V6s (unlike the crossplane V8) of the time were difficult to run smoothly. The widespread use of front-wheel-drive and transverse engine ("east-west") configurations in smaller cars saw that the shorter engine length of the V6 became highly desirable, and currently most six-cylinder engines are made in the V configuration.

M20 - Straight 6 cylinder SOHC 12V. Baby Six. 1977-1992. 117kg 258lbsUsed in E21 320, E21 320i/6, E28, E30, E34, E21/30 323i, E30 325e and E28 528e2.0i (129bhp), 2.3i (143bhp), 2.5i (170bhp), 2.7e (125bhp)

BMW E30 4 cylinder Engines (3)

BMW M42 :

The BMW M42 is a DOHC 16-valve I4 piston engine first built for the E30 318is 1989 year model. The engine block is based on the BMW M40, used on the 318i, but had distinctive features such as double overhead cams driven by a timing chain, hydraulic valve lifters, and an increased 10:1 compression ratio.
Profile gaskets on M42s built before 1993 are known to fail prematurely.
Models
Engine
Displacement
Power
Torque
Redline
Year
M42B18
1.8 L (1796 cc/109 in³)
100 kW (136 ps) @ 6000
172 N·m (127 ft·lbf) @ 4600
6500
1989
103 kW (140 ps) @ 6000
175 N·m (129 ft·lbf) @ 4500
6300
1992

M42B18:
Displacement for the M42B18 was 1.8 L (1796 cc). E30 318iS, 318i (in the U.S.; European versions of the 318i were fitted with the M40 engine), and early E36 318iS/318ti (prior to 1992) models were fitted with versions producing 100 kW (134 HP) and 172 N·m (127 ft·lbf). Later, change in the overhead cam design helped to achieve 103 kW (138 HP) and 175 N·m (129 ft·lbf) coping with the increased weight of the E36 models. The engine uses Bosch M1.7 fuel injection.
The M42 makes for a nice engine swap for 2002's and E21's. It makes for a relatively inexpensive swap, and makes more power than the M10's while still being lighter, plus it uses modern EFI and direct-ignition and a much improved valvetrain.
Applications:
1989-1991 E30 318iS/U.S. model 318i
1992-1996 E36 318i/318iS/318ti
1993-1995 E36 318i - (Produced in South Africa for South African market only).




M42 - Straight 4 cylinder DOHC 16V. 1989-1996. 100kg 220lbsUsed in E30 and E36 318is, Z31.8 (138-142bhp)

BMW E30 4 cylinder Engines (2)

BMW M40 :

The BMW M40 is an I4 piston engine. Engine displacement ranges from 1600cc to 1800cc.
Models
Engine
Displacement
Power
Torque
Redline
Year
M40B16
1.6 L (1596 cc/97 in³)
75 kW (101 hp) @ 5500
143 N·m (105 ft·lbf) @ 4250
6200
1988
73 kW (98 hp) @ 5500
141 N·m (104 ft·lbf) @ 4250
6200
1988
M40B18
1.8 L (1796 cc/109 in³)
85 kW (114 hp) @ 5500
165 N·m (122 ft·lbf) @ 4250
6200
1987
83 kW (111 hp) @ 5500
162 N·m (119 ft·lbf) @ 4250
6200
1987

M40B16:
The M40B16 is a 1.6 L (1596cc) version of the M40 producing 102 hp of mechanical power and 105 ft. lbf of force using Bosch M1.3 fuel injection.
Applications:
1988–1995 E30 316i
1990–1994 E36 316i

M40B18:
The M40B18 is a 1.8 L (1796cc) version of the M40 producing 115 hp of mechanical power and 165 ft. lbf. of force. Like the M40B16, it also uses Bosch M1.3 fuel injection.
Applications:
1987–1995 E30 318i
1988–1994 E34 518i
1992–1993 E36 318i

M40 - Straight 4 cylinder SOHC 8V. Replaced the M10. 1987-1993. 81kg 178lbsUsed in post 87 E30 316i/318i, E34 518i, Pre 93 E36 316i1.6 (102bhp), 1.8 (122bhp)

BMW E30 4 cylinder Engines

BMW M10 :

The BMW M10/M12 was an I4 piston engine produced from 1961 to 1987. Displacement ranged from 1499 cm3 to 1990 cm3.
The engine was designed by noted engineer and race driver Baron Alex von Falkenhausen. He was asked to design a small-displacement (1.3 L) engine, but felt that this would be insufficient for the company's future needs. Therefore, he designed a block that could be expanded to 2.0 L and delivered it at 1.5 L.
The design was very successful, with over 3.5 million produced, and it served the company for over 20 years.
The M10 engine is also one of the most successful engines in racing. Starting with the European Touring Car Championship, it was also used in Formula 2, then the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft, where it was turbocharged by Paul Rosche according to FIA Group 5 rules.
The M10 block went on to Formula 1, winning the 1983 championship for Nelson Piquet and Brabham — something which very few 20 year old road car engine designs accomplish. The same applies for the rise in power: twenty-fold from 75 hp to about 1500 hp.
The BMW S14 engine for the first BMW M3 was based upon the M10 block. In the M3, the M10 is still winning races today.
The BMW M40 series of engines replaced the M10 in the late 1980s.



Models
Engine
Displacement
Power
Torque
Redline
Year
M10B18
1.7 L (1766 cc/107 in³)
77 kW (103 hp) @ 5800
145 N·m (106 ft·lbf) @ 4500
1980
M10B18
1.7 L (1766 cc/107 in³)
75 kW (100 hp) @ 5800
140 N·m (103 ft·lbf) @ 4500
1985
M10B18
1.7 L (1766 cc/107 in³)
77 kW (103 hp) @ 5800
145 N·m (106 ft·lbf) @ 4500
1980
M10B18
1.7 L (1766 cc/107 in³)
75 kW (100 hp) @ 5800
140 N·m (103 ft·lbf) @ 4500
1985
M10B18V
1.7 L (1766 cc/107 in³)
66 kW (88 hp) @ 5500
140 N·m (103 ft·lbf) @ 4000
1981
M10B18V
1.7 L (1766 cc/107 in³)
66 kW (88 hp) @ 5500
140 N·m (103 ft·lbf) @ 4000
1981

M10 - Straight 4 cylinder SOHC 8V. 1966-1987. 83kg 180lbsUsed in 1502, 1600-2, E21 316/318i/320-4, E30 316, 2002, 2002ti, 2002tii and 2002 turbo1.5 (75bhp), 1.6 (85bhp), 1.8 (90-98bhp), 2.0 (100bhp), 2.0ti (120bhp), 2.0i (125bhp), 2.0tii (130bhp), 2.0turbo (170bhp)

BMW E30 Engines

Following on from the E21, the E30 was fitted with M10 4cyl and M20 straight six engines. The 316 used a 1766 cc M10 fed by a carburettor and producing only 66 kW but this allowed BMW to offer a cheap entry level car in the range. The 318i used the same M10 but with Jetronic injection, pushing power to 77 kW/103 hp and improving economy. Finally the 320i (2.0 M20 with 92 kW/125 hp) and 323i (2.3 M20 with 102 kW/139 hp) completed the range.
Later, a 2.5 version of the M20 boosted the power of the top model to 120 kW/168 hp.
In 1988 the E30 was revised. The revision contained two significant changes in the engine department. First, the M20 straight six motors changed from Bosch Jetronic to Bosch Motronic. This boosted the 320i to 95 kW and the 325i to 126 kW/172 hp, all the while improving the economy, especially on the 320i. The M10 was replaced by the new belt-driven cam M40 which also incorporated Motronic injection. The new 318i now had 85 kW/114 hp and was noticeably smoother than the old 77 kW/103 hp version. The 316 was replaced by a 316i, which used a 1600 version of the M40 producing 75 kW/100 hp. Not quite as torquey as the 66 kW/88 hp 1800 M10 it replaced, it nevertheless offered superior performance. In some markets, like South Africa, the old M10 powered 316 continued a lot longer, gaining the new bumpers of the other models. In South Africa, fans had to wait till 1991 for the 316 to make way for the 316i.

BMW E30 basic

The E30 automobile platform was the basis for the 1982 through 1991 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was the successor of the BMW E21 in 1982 and was replaced by the BMW E36 in 1992. BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) E30 well into 1993. The M3 cabriolet was never officially offered for sale in North America; it was offered only for the European market.
The famous BMW M3 was first introduced on the E30 platform. A widened version of the E30 front suspension and the drivetrain from the E30 325i were used in the BMW Z1 roadster.
The E30 3-Series was produced in four body styles, a four door saloon, a two door coach, a five door estate (marketed as the "touring"), and a two door convertible. A Baur cabrio was also available. The 325ix was produced from 1988 to 1992, and featured all-wheel drive. It was available as a two-door (coach) or a four-door (sedan). The BMW M3 utilised a widened and heavily redesigned and restyled variation of the 2 door body style. The M3 shares few parts with other E30 models.
The primary distinctive feature of the BMW E30 models produced for the North American market in 1984-1987 are the elongated front/rear anodized aluminum bumpers. These bumpers are commonly known as "diving boards." In 1988, the anodized aluminum bumpers were shortened by revising the cover/fillers and shortening the shocks. In 1989 the anodized aluminum bumpers were finally replaced with shorter body-color plastic bumpers. The later model plastic bumper can fit onto a 1988 E30 without any modifications. This is not the case with E30s older than 88. The original chrome bumpers can be tucked in by draining the bumper shocks and compressing them to shorten the bumper. This, however, in the event of a collision, removes the ability of the shocks to absorb impacts and transfers the force directly to the chassis, which is more likely to cause serious damage even in low-speed scenarios.
The cars were powered by a range of inline 4 cylinder (BMW M10 , BMW M40 , & BMW M42) and inline 6 cylinder (BMW M20 and BMW M21) engines, with both petrol and diesel power. Power output for the engines ranges from 140 N·m (103 lbf·ft) torque for the 1.8 L (1766 cc) 4 cylinder engine, to 230 N·m (170 lbf·ft) torque from the 2.7 L (2693 cc) 6 cylinder petrol engine. The E30 BMW M3 was fitted with a 4 cylinder engine (BMW S14) producing more power, but less torque.

BMW E30 basic

The E30 automobile platform was the basis for the 1982 through 1991 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was the successor of the BMW E21 in 1982 and was replaced by the BMW E36 in 1992. BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) E30 well into 1993. The M3 cabriolet was never officially offered for sale in North America; it was offered only for the European market.
The famous BMW M3 was first introduced on the E30 platform. A widened version of the E30 front suspension and the drivetrain from the E30 325i were used in the BMW Z1 roadster.
The E30 3-Series was produced in four body styles, a four door saloon, a two door coach, a five door estate (marketed as the "touring"), and a two door convertible. A Baur cabrio was also available. The 325ix was produced from 1988 to 1992, and featured all-wheel drive. It was available as a two-door (coach) or a four-door (sedan). The BMW M3 utilised a widened and heavily redesigned and restyled variation of the 2 door body style. The M3 shares few parts with other E30 models.
The primary distinctive feature of the BMW E30 models produced for the North American market in 1984-1987 are the elongated front/rear anodized aluminum bumpers. These bumpers are commonly known as "diving boards." In 1988, the anodized aluminum bumpers were shortened by revising the cover/fillers and shortening the shocks. In 1989 the anodized aluminum bumpers were finally replaced with shorter body-color plastic bumpers. The later model plastic bumper can fit onto a 1988 E30 without any modifications. This is not the case with E30s older than 88. The original chrome bumpers can be tucked in by draining the bumper shocks and compressing them to shorten the bumper. This, however, in the event of a collision, removes the ability of the shocks to absorb impacts and transfers the force directly to the chassis, which is more likely to cause serious damage even in low-speed scenarios.
The cars were powered by a range of inline 4 cylinder (BMW M10 , BMW M40 , & BMW M42) and inline 6 cylinder (BMW M20 and BMW M21) engines, with both petrol and diesel power. Power output for the engines ranges from 140 N·m (103 lbf·ft) torque for the 1.8 L (1766 cc) 4 cylinder engine, to 230 N·m (170 lbf·ft) torque from the 2.7 L (2693 cc) 6 cylinder petrol engine. The E30 BMW M3 was fitted with a 4 cylinder engine (BMW S14) producing more power, but less torque.