The E36 BMW M3 holds a special place in the heart of Bimmer enthusiasts and those in the know. It wasn’t the first M3, but it was the first to give owners the full suite of M Division’s brilliance, ...

The BMW M3 wowed gearheads when it first turned up in 1986, the vehicle being a performance version of the German marque's 3-Series sedan and coupe. While it was never the most powerful performance ...

The E36 M3 is the follow-up series production model after the original and groundbreaking E30 in the 1980s. Introduced in 1992 and manufactured until 1999, it was the first M3 to utilize a ...

Liam Krie is a Communications graduate and dedicated writer with a passion for the automotive industry. Liam is enthusiastic about research, motorsport and keeping up to date with current affairs. The ...

After the E30 generation set the stage, the newer E36 helped make the M3 wildly popular worldwide. But while most buyers were treated to the legendary Euro-spec S50, US enthusiasts had to settle for a ...

We’re undoubtedly living through an era of peak high-performance vehicle technology. Precision engine and chassis tuning make for a phenomenal driving experience right off the showroom floor in many ...

This Bimmer's flared arches should give it away, but in case you're unfamiliar, this is a BMW E36 M3 campaigned by PTG in IMSA GT. Bring a Trailer is auctioning the car off, and you've got seven days ...

For those of us in our 30s, it's time to face facts. Restoring an E36-generation BMW M3 in 2025 is about the same time gap as restoring a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle would have been when the E36 was still ...

Raised around cars, professionally trained in elite restorations, and now helping run his family’s specialty auto shop—Michael Spyropoulos’s gearhead resume is strong. His personal project car, a ’97 ...

If you’ve got a BMW dealership nearby, you’ll notice it’s still possible to drive away in a brand-new M3 for just under $80,000. That’s not pocket change, but given the performance on offer, it’s a ...

The BMW 3-Series E36 has aged quite nicely, especially in the M3 Coupe flavor. Still, things have moved on since the mid-90s, making the stock bodykit look somewhat understated for a ...

BMW M3s have been some of the fastest sedans in each of their generations. Here is how they fare against each other in their ...