A philosophy that marries the more powerful straight-six lump of a later BMW M3 to the classic E30 ... Choice component number 1: the S50B32 from the E36 M3. So, out goes the old E30’s four ...

The BMW S14 engine wasn't just used in the M3, either. It was also found under the hood of the E30 320is and the E36 320i Super Touring, a model BMW built specifically for competition. Though the ...

The BMW E36, once overshadowed by its successors ... The marriage of the E36 chassis with the M3 engine is no small feat. Spyropoulos's expertise and attention to detail shine through in every ...

Since BMW sought more mid-range power for the 328i ... that's more power than any stock E36 M3 engine has seen, all thanks to the thicker wall between the cylinders on M50/M52 blocks.

Here's every way BMW neutered the U.S.-market E36 M3, from major changes to tiny omissions. The biggest difference was the engine. When the E36 M3 first premiered both versions received a 3.0 ...

Listen to the raw and iconic BMW M3 E36 sound, captured through crisp revving and exhaust tone. Featuring the legendary ...

The BMW E36 was the 3 Series ... before even getting to the S54 engine under the hood. As BMW nerds will know, the S54 is the inline-six that powered the E46 M3, Z3 M cars, and Z4 M cars.

It’s usually the E30 BMW M3 that gets all the ... its buttery smooth straight-six engine was (and still is) praised for its linear power. Ultimately, the E36 ensured the M3’s success as ...

Feel the raw power of the BMW M3 E36 as its 3.1L straight-six engine delivers an incredible sound experience! From revs to acceleration, enjoy the pure exhaust note of this legendary machine.

After the E36, three of the following four M3 generations ... If you want to learn more about the history of BMW M3 engines, we recommend watching the YouTube video below by Dust Runners ...