1992 BMW e36 specs: Manufacturer BMW Production 1990–2000 Model years 1992–1999 (North America) Assembly Germany: Munich; Regensburg South Africa: Rosslyn (BMW SA) United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg) Mexico: Toluca (BMW Mexico) Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor)[1] Egypt: 6th of October City (BAG) Philippines: Santa Rosa[2] Designer Claus Luthe, Pinky Lai, Boyke Boyer Body and chassis Class Compact executive car (D) Body style 2-door coupé 2-door convertible 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan 5-door wagon Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Related BMW Z3 Powertrain Engine Petrol: 1.6–1.9 L M40/M42/M43/M44 I4 2.0–3.2 L M50/M52/S50/S52 I6 Diesel: 1.7 L M41 I4 2.5 L M51 I6 Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed 4L30-E automatic 5-speed ZF 5HP automatic Dimensions Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in) Length 4,433 mm (174.5 in)[3] Width 1,710 mm (67.3 in)[3] Height 1,366–1,390 mm (53.8–54.7 in)[3] Curb weight 1,315–1,395 kg (2,899–3,075 lb)[3] Chronology Predecessor BMW 3 Series (E30) Successor BMW 3 Series (E46)