What motor is in a 1996 BMW 328is?
2.8 L 6-cylinder1996 BMW 328is / Engine
How much horsepower does a 1996 BMW 328i have?
190 hp1996 BMW 328i / Horsepower
What engine is in a 1996 BMW E36?
The four-cylinder petrol engines used in the E36 range were initially engines carried over from the previous generation 3 Series: the BMW M40 SOHC engine and the BMW M42 DOHC engine. In 1993, the M40 was replaced by the BMW M43 SOHC engine and the M42 was replaced in 1996 by the BMW M44 DOHC engine.
What engine is in 328is?
3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine
BMW 328i coupes and convertibles have a 230-horsepower, 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine and either a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.
What engine does E36 328i have?
M52B28 engine
The E36 BMW 328i was built between 1995 and 1998 and used the M52B28 engine under the hood. That’s a legendary mill, by the way, the one a straight-six that provided the basis for the S52 engine later on and the S54 with various modifications.
Is an E36 reliable?
Overall, the BMW E36 3 Series is a great starter BMW. It’s cheap, fun to drive and good looking, while also being a nice slice of old-school BMW, thanks to its delicious hydraulic steering. Sure, it’s not the most reliable of cars and it will frustrate you but it’s cheap enough to fix and can be wrenched on yourself.
What kind of engine does a 1996 BMW 328i have?
Presenting the 1996 328i. If you’re a follower of all cars Bavarian, you’ll note the last digit is three higher than last year. That’s because the fine folks at BMW have enlarged the in-line six-cylinder engine to 2.8 liters. The results might not look dramatic — horsepower is only up by 1 to 190. But torque is up 14 percent, to 207 lb.-ft.
How much torque does a Ford 328i have?
The torque comes on low, already mustering 181 pound-feet by the 2000-rpm mark, and sustaining an ample supply of thrust through 6000 rpm. This gives the 328i a stronger off-the-line launch and better response for highway passing and hill climbing.
What safety features are standard on the 328i?
Anti-lock brakes and dual airbags are standard. All-season traction is a must option for the rear-drive 328i. Passenger seat belts have auto-locking retractors to fit child safety seats. To help prevent the lock being picked, the lock now freewheels when anything other than the correct key is inserted into it.
How much does a 328i cost?
Making the 328i even more attractive is the fact that base prices have stayed relatively in line with last year’s models. The sedan is up $450 to $32,900, and the convertible’s price has increased $490 to $41,390, while the coupe is actually down $510 to $32,990.