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  1. 06-23-2008, 05:43 PM #1
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    Production numbers for E36 M3

    Anyone have data on how many M3s in each color were produced? I get the feeling like technoviolet is a very rare color (I have never seen another techno in person), but I'm curious how rare it is...

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  2. 06-23-2008, 05:59 PM #2
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    answer is no.
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  3. 06-23-2008, 06:13 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Xiphos View Post
    Search.....

    answer is no.
    Oh, believe me, I searched. And searched. And searched. I'm thinking you're probably right since I turned up jack squat

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  4. 06-23-2008, 06:21 PM #4
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    These numbers are not published by the factory.
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  5. 06-23-2008, 08:38 PM #5
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    That's kinda stupid. They released the number of lightweights
    EDIT: nevermind. They said its from 135-150



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  6. 06-23-2008, 09:05 PM #6
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    Techno violet is indeed a rare color, but i'd take an alpine white or estoril over it any day of the week.
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  7. 06-23-2008, 10:29 PM #7
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    e36-tech knows all... *Warning!!! Lots of numbers!* No cliffs!


    http://forum.e36-tech.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1911


    Well.. Patron knows all....
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  8. 06-24-2008, 12:03 AM #8
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    Data was lifted from

    http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=15

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    http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=14
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    I know 299 techno M3's were built in 1996
    dont know about the rest of the years
    E36--> >> >>> >>
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    Quote Originally Posted by jiggynites View Post
    I know 299 techno M3's were built in 1996
    dont know about the rest of the years
    There were few because '96 was the smallest production year because they made '95 well into '96 and then they jumped to '97 MY.
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  11. 06-24-2008, 09:42 AM #11
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    BMW NA would have those numbers. Just shot them an email requesting that information. The BMW Registry would also be able to send you that info.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jiggynites View Post
    I know 299 techno M3's were built in 1996
    dont know about the rest of the years
    Sure that's not just the paint code #?
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  13. 06-24-2008, 12:48 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by RisBMW View Post
    Sure that's not just the paint code #?
    Yeah, that's just the paint color code... Not the number produced. M-registry didn't have any info on production numbers by color either, that was one of the sites I checked.

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  14. 06-24-2008, 01:41 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by m3jones View Post
    ^^^



    Data was lifted from

    http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=15

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    http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=14

    correct. And?
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  16. 06-24-2008, 08:41 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Volfinator View Post
    correct. And?
    Take it easy man. I was just pointing out the original source.
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    Quote Originally Posted by downeaster1 View Post
    That's kinda stupid. They released the number of lightweights
    EDIT: nevermind. They said its from 135-150
    I don't think they actually released a firm number, as I have always heard between 108 and 120....

    ahhh...http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=14
    What is an E36 M3 Lightweight?
    The M3 Lightweight (referred to internally as the E36 M3 CSL) is a special track-oriented version of the U.S.-spec 1995 E36 M3 coupe designed for serious driving enthusiasts. Though BMW of North America originally stated that just 85 M3 Lightweights would be produced, it has been confirmed that exactly 126 were ultimately built: Ten pre-production examples in January and February of 1995, plus one more in April of 1995, then 115 standard production examples between August and October of 1995. All Lightweights share their VIN sequence with the standard 1995 M3 coupe and were built in periodic batches on the standard 3 Series assembly line. They retained the stock 240-hp S50 B30 USA powerplant, though BMW NA claimed that all engines fitted to the Lightweights were tested to make sure they were operating at the top of the acceptable range. According to BMW figures, the M3 Lightweight weighs 2,950 lbs., 225 lbs. less than the regular M3 coupe. All M3 Lightweights were painted Alpine White III (300)
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