First, and oddest, are the forty-five Canadian-spec cars that predated the M3's official entry into North America by a year. There are a few rarer models to be aware of. For instance, US-spec M3s don't need periodic valve adjustments. This is forty-six fewer horsepower than the higher-compression European engines, but the US version is slightly less complex, and a little easier to maintain. The first run of cars was specifically designed for the North American market and came with a 3.0L straight-six making 240 hp at 6000 rpm and 225 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm. I suppose it needs mentioning, given BMW's current model lineup, that the coupe only came with two doors. A five-speed automatic transmission was available, and there were three body styles: coupe, convertible, and sedan. Where the boxy, rev-happy original M3 really only made sense to a hardcore track rat, the new car's smooth straight six and more ample torque made it a better daily driver. Introduced in the North American market in the 1995 model year, the E36 M3 aimed to soften BMW's highest-spec 3-series for mass market appeal.
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