Description
The E36 was the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars is designated under the model code E36, and was produced by the German automaker BMW from 1990 to 2000.
The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupé, convertible, wagon (Touring), and eventually hatchback (Compact).
The E36 was the first 3 Series to be offered in a hatchback body style. It was also the first 3 Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission (in the 1996 M3), a five-speed automatic transmission, and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade as compared to the previous generations of the 3 Series. All-wheel drive was not available for the E36, unlike the previous (E30) and successive (E46) generations.
The E36 was named in Car and Driver magazine's 10 Best list for every year it was on sale!
Following the introduction of its successor, the E46 3 Series in 1998, the E36 began to be phased out and was eventually replaced in 1999.
Development of the E36 began in 1981 and the exterior design was heavily influenced by aerodynamics, specifically the overall wedge shape, headlight covers and smaller wing mirrors.
The production version of the E36 was launched in October 1990, with press release in November and market launch in early 1991. The Touring (E36/ 3) did not go on sale until March 1995, with the Touring version of the previous generation having remained on sale until April 1994 alongside the E36 sedans and coupés.
This particular example we believe is a very special car. Finished in the very rare BMW Individual Colour of ATLANTIS BLUE with the following options:
GRADUATED TINTED SCREEN,
PARK DISTANCE CONTROL REAR,
M TECHNIC SPORTS PACKAGE,
REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS,
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING,
BMW BUSINESS RADIO SYSTEM,
M SPORT DRIVER AIRBAG,
WHITE INDICATOR LENSES,
FRONT CENTRE ARM REST,
ON BOARD COMPUTER,
AUTO DIMMING INTERIOR MIRROR,
CD PREPERATION,
AVUS PACKAGE,
17 INCH ALLOY WHEELS 29M.
The car is in collectors condition with lots of service history entries in the service book.
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