A 6-speed manual was available in later (96 - 99) M3 versions. The BMW E36 was made in 4 door saloon, coupe, 2 door convertible, 5 door estate, & 3 door hatchback version.

Is there a better £15,000 sports saloon?” asked the headline on the cover of Autocar & Motor, in April 1991. Somewhat ...

While many BMW M performance cars are now withing the average enthusiast's reach, this one is by far the cheapest.