E36 M3 started being available for sale in the USA around 6/94

1995 M3:
6/94 - 12/95
3.0l engine 240hp 225 ft-lbs torque
OBD-I and chippable from Jim Conforti or many others Has the potential for up to 270hp with bolt-on mods

1996-1997-1998 M3
3/96-6/96 - 9/96-6/97 - 9/97-6/98
3.2l engine 240hp 23? ft-lbs torque
OBD-II and chippable from Dinan by chopping out the chip and putting in a socket and upgraded chip in it's place, expensive. Has not as much potential for HP due to different intake system and cylinder head.
Suspension slightly different from 1995 year Different size tires

hope this helps
Dale

> I am beginning the search for a used M3 Coupe. I want the newer
> series(I believe '95 foward). I am curious if there are any essential
> differences from year to year that might make one vintage more desirable
> than the other. Thanks in advance for your help.

>               

>                       Thanks,
>                               Walt
>                               wbnash_at_dakotacom.net

>

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