Lot 403: BMW 325i M spec

By the close of 1991 a replacement for the BMW 3 Series E30 was needed. The E30 had expanded the model line up to include sedans, coupes, and convertibles with varying engine and transmission options. Replacing the E30 would be tricky, since the company relied upon it for their 'bread-and-butter'. Lot The replacement came in the form of the 1992 three-series E36.The E36 was the first major departure from the design, styling, and proportions of the BMW 2002.When comparing the E36 with the E30, it was larger, wider, and slightly bigger in every dimension.The windshield was slightly slanted, rather than the straight-up design of the previous models.The aerodynamics further improved and as a side-benefit, reduced road and wind noise. With the increase in vehicle size, the interior room increased for passengers and the engine compartment could accommodate larger engines. The weight distribution was 50/50, a technique that improves a vehicle performance and handling.The front suspension was still MacPherson strut design but the rear suspension received a new 'Z-axle' featuring a multilink system.The rack-and-pinion steering, disc brakes and ABS were carried over from the E30. Under the hood lurked a new 24-valve dual-overhead-cam aluminum six-cylinder engine capable of producing 189 horsepower.When equipped with a five-speed transmission, the 325i could propel from zero-to-sixty in 6.9 seconds.