BMW M3Convertible · 3.2 L · automatic 5-speed

E36 US configuration with 3.2 L, automatic 5-speed, and source-linked EPA data.

01 / Key facts

Displacement195.3 cu inVerified

TransmissionAutomatic 5-speedVerified

Driven wheelsRWDVerified

EPA combined18 mpg (US)Verified

Tailpipe CO₂494 g/miVerified

Technical specifications

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Identity

Model year: 1998
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field modelYear
Market: United States
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field market
Body style: Coupe, sedan, or convertible
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field body
EPA vehicle class: Minicompact Cars
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field sourceClass
FuelEconomy.gov record: 14017
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field epaId

Powertrain

Cylinders: 6
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field cylinders
Displacement: 195.3 cu in
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field displacement
Induction: Naturally aspirated
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field induction
Fuel: Regular Gasoline
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field fuel

Transmission

Transmission: Automatic 5-speed
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field transmission
Driven wheels: RWD
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field drive

Efficiency

EPA city: 15 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field city
EPA highway: 23 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field highway
EPA combined: 18 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field combined

Emissions

Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field emissions

Dimensions and capacity

Passenger volume: 74 ft³
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field passenger
Cargo volume: 9 ft³
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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records
Vehicle record 14017, field cargo

Sources used

Configuration identity and efficiency values come directly from the FuelEconomy.gov record. Marketing-trim names are not inferred where the government record does not state them.

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FuelEconomy.gov 1990–1999 vehicle records

Official configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records.

Applies to: United States, model years 1990–1999
Retrieved: 2026-08-26

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