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Special Versions

Were there any special versions of the three-liter E36 M3?

Five special versions of the E36 M3 3.0 were created by BMW M, though only three, the M3 GT, M3 GT Individual and M3 Lightweight, can truly be considered production models. The other two, M3 GTR and M3-R, are highly specialized models built in very limited numbers and not generally available to the public.

What is an E36 M3 GT?

The E36 M3 GT is a limited-edition version of the European-market 3.0-liter M3 coupe developed to homologate engine and bodywork enhancements to the equivalent competition model in the FIA GT Series (Division II) and the American IMSA GT Series. A total of 350 examples were produced in left-hand drive form from February thru June of 1995 (in addition to six pre-production vehicles produced in December of 1994) with the following special equipment:

-A retuned version of the S50 B30 powerplant with 264-degree cams, a BMW Motorsport dual-pickup oil pan, duocentric oil pumps and upgraded VANOS software producing 295 hp at 7,000 rpm and 238 lb/ft of torque at 3,900 rpm

-Shorter 3.23:1 final drive

-Stiffer springs and shocks

-M strut tower brace

-British Racing Green (312) paintwork

-Adjustable front and rear GT spoilers

-Clear front turn signal lenses

-Aluminum doors

-"BMW Motorsport International" emblems on exterior door mouldings and interior sill plates

-Forged M Double Spoke alloy wheels (7.5x17-in. front, 8.5x17-in. rear)

-Mexico Green Nappa leather upholstery with Anthracite Amaretta bolsters

-Three-spoke steering wheel with airbag

-Carbon fiber dashboard and center console trim

What is an E36 M3 GT Individual?

The E36 M3 GT Individual is a special edition of 50 right-hand drive E36 M3 coupes produced for the UK market in July of 1995. Though based mechanically on the standard E36 M3 instead of the more powerful GT version, these cars have the following special features:

-British Racing Green (312) paintwork

-Adjustable front and rear GT spoilers

-Clear front turn signal lenses

-Aluminum doors

-M strut tower brace

-Forged M Double Spoke alloy wheels (7.5x17-in. front, 8.5x17-in. rear)

-Mexico Green Nappa leather upholstery with Anthracite Amaretta bolsters

-Three-spoke steering wheel with airbag

-Graphite Birds Eye Maple wood interior trim (including shift knob)

-Chrome interior door handles

-Power sunroof

What is an E36 M3 Lightweight?

The M3 Lightweight (sometimes referred to as the M3 CSL) is a special version of the U.S. model E36 M3 designed for track driving. Approximately 120 were built between July and October of 1995 by BMW Individual (the division of BMW M responsible for special orders). These cars retain the stock 240-hp S50 B30 USA powerplant, though BMW claimed that all engines fitted to the Lightweights were tested to make sure they were operating at the top of the acceptable range. According to BMW figures, the Lightweight weighs 2,950 lbs., 225 less than the regular M3 coupe. All M3 Lightweights are painted Alpine White III (300) and include the following special features:

-Shortened 3.23:1 final drive

-Top speed limiter removed

-Aluminum doors

-Reduced sound insulation

-Stiffer springs and shocks from the European-spec M3

-M shock tower brace

-Forged M Double Spoke wheels (7.5x17-in. front, 8.5x17-in. rear)

-M3 GT front spoiler lip

-Standard M3 rear spoiler with integrated third brake light

-Chequered flag decals in BMW Motorsport colors on left-front and right-rear corners of bodywork

-"BMW Motorsport International" emblems on exterior door mouldings and interior sill plates

-manual BMW sport seats covered in anthracite "Hurricane" cloth with red highlights

-Anthracite carpeting from the four-cyilnder E36 coupe

-Air conditioning delete

-Radio delete

-Tool kit delete

-Console Valet delete

-Carbon fiber-look dash and center console trim

In addition, the following items were offered as special-order options that could be installed by the dealer:

-M3 GT-style adjustable rear spolier (with integrated third brake light)

-Lower chassis X-brace (for added stiffness)

-Upper strut tower brace

-BMW M oil pan and dual-pickup oil pump

-Ride-height adjustable suspension

-Cross-drilled brake rotors

-Adjustable camber plates

What is an E36 M3-R?

In late 1994, BMW Australia ordered 15 special road-going E36 M3-R models to compete in the Australian Super Production series (GT Production class). Originally built as standard M3 models on the normal German production line, these cars were converted to M3-R specification by Frank Gardiner Racing in Australia and were all completed in March and April of 1995. All 15 coupes are painted Alpine White III (300) with an Anthracite M cloth/Amaretta suede interior, plus the following unique features:

-A retuned version of the 2,990-cc S50 B30 powerplant developed in conjunction with BMW M GmbH and Schnitzer Motorsport GmbH featuring different camshafts, revised intake and exhaust ports, a lightened flywheel and a dual-pickup oil sump (as used in the later S50 B32 motor) . With these changes, the engine was re-rated at 324 hp (DIN) at 7,200 rpm and 258 lb/ft of torque at 4,400 rpm.

-Stronger drivershaft from the E31 850Ci

-Shorter 3.23 final drive

-Reinforced AP Racing clutch

-Top speed limiter removed

-Stiffer BMW Group N springs and shocks

-Larger AP Racing front brake rotors with four-piston calipers, stock rear rotors with AP Racing calipers

-Adjustable front and rear GT spoilers with additional rear rubber lip extensions

-M cross-spoke alloy wheels, sized 7.5x17-inch (front) and 8.5x17-inch (rear)

-Fog lights delete

-Rear "M3" badge delete

-Air conditioning delete

-Radio delete

-Central locking delete

-Check Control system delete

-Non-functional rear seat

-Individually-numbered silver plaque under the parking brake handle

What is an E36 M3 GTR?

The E36 M3 GTR is the road-going version of the competition machine built to compete in the 1994 ADAC German GT Cup Touring Car series. Essentially a race car with license plates, it features a stripped out interior and lightweight body panels (dropping the curb weight to 1300kg), fender flares to accommodate the 18-inch wheels and tires, adjustable front and rear spoilers, a full roll cage and a 300-hp version of the S50 B30 engine. Only two street-legal examples were built.

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