Coupe (1992 to 1999)

Introduced in 1992, the BMW M3 E36 Coupe signalled a shift from the homologation roots of the E30 to a more refined yet still performance-focused formula, becoming the first M3 powered by a naturally aspirated inline-six. Early cars used a 3.0-litre engine, with later models upgraded to a 3.2-litre unit, delivering smoother power, stronger mid-range torque, and improved drivability while retaining rear-wheel drive and offering manual or automatic transmissions. As the lightest and most rigid body style of the E36 M3 range, the coupe was the driver’s choice and formed the basis for notable variants such as the M3 Evolution, GT, and Lightweight. Total global E36 M3 production is approximately 71,242 cars, with the coupe accounting for the majority of that figure. In the Australian market, the E36 M3 Coupe was officially delivered and is increasingly appreciated for its balance of analogue driving feel and everyday usability, with values driven by engine specification (3.2 premium), manual transmission, originality, mileage, and condition, as clean, unmodified examples continue to thin out.