Generation 3, E36

BMW 3-series Liftback

02.1995 - 10.2001 · Japan

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Generation 3, E36

CG19, CG18

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BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Japan market. This overview covers 10 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (02.1995 - 10.2001). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 5
Engine codes: 18 4S, 19 4S
Engine displacement, cc: 1795–1895
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 4
Wheelbase, mm: 2700
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98)

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BMW 3-series · Generation 3, E36 · Japan · 02.1995 - 10.2001. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Japan, 02.1995 - 10.2001: generation photograph 1084250

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Japan, 02.1995 - 10.2001: generation photograph 1290629

BMW 3-series, Generation 3, E36, Japan, 02.1995 - 10.2001: generation photograph 1290631

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Specifications and technical details

10 versions

1.9 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

19 4S · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
Compact 318ti M-SportBase grade	07.2000 - 10.2001
Compact 318ti SelectionTop grade	07.2000 - 10.2001
Compact 318ti M-SportTop grade	11.1999 - 06.2000
Compact 318ti SelectionBase grade	11.1999 - 06.2000
Compact 318ti M-SportBase grade	01.1997 - 10.1999
Compact 318ti SelectionTop grade	01.1997 - 10.1999
Compact 318tiBase grade	07.1996 - 12.1996
Compact 318ti PlusTop grade	07.1996 - 12.1996

1.8 L, 140 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

18 4S · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
Compact 318tiBase grade	02.1995 - 06.1996
Compact 318ti PlusTop grade	02.1995 - 06.1996

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