Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 performance convertible · 3.2-liter S52 DOHC inline-six (240 hp / 236 lb-ft)

1999 BMW M3 E36 Convertible

BMW's preserved 1999 U.S. service roster identifies the M3 Convertible and its chassis generation as a distinct configuration.

Exact 1999 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1999-2003 BMW 3 Series (E46) coupe 01.jpg” by OSX / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim: M3 Convertible
Body style: Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 performance convertible
Engine: 3.2-liter S52 DOHC inline-six (240 hp / 236 lb-ft)
Transmission: 5-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic

The E36/E46 chassis generation is a fitment boundary; do not merge parts by badge or displacement alone.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service topics: 1
Factory intervals: 0
Fitment-scoped: 1
Exact references: 1

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Engine air-cleaner element
Exact reference available
3.2-liter S52 DOHC inline-six (240 hp / 236 lb-ft) — K&N 33-2070
K&N 33-2070
Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.
Applies to: 1999 · 3.2-liter S52 DOHC inline-six (240 hp / 236 lb-ft) · M3 Convertible · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.
Source: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1999 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked 2026-09-01
Verified ordering references
- Validated equivalentK&N 33-2070
  Qty. 1 · Panel engine air filter · catalog-listed
  Verify the current manufacturer application listing, VIN, production date, and installed dimensions before purchase.
  Catalog: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1999 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked 2026-09-01
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