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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The owners of rare cars are often derided for letting their prized possessions sit on display in climate-controlled garages to collect dust. However, there are a few examples of exclusive performance ...

Others would argue that the E9X, consisting of the E90 Sedan, E92 Coupe, and E93 Convertible, was the sweet spot, and there ...