The E36 M3 was a high performance variant of the E36 3 Series that was introduced in 1992. While the new M3 was introduced around the world in 1992, the model would not arrive in the United States until 1995. The E36 M3 was offered in three body styles with two transmission options: Coupe - Manual, Coupe - Automatic, Sedan - Manual, Sedan - Automatic, Convertible - Manual and Convertible - Automatic. Initially powered by a 3.0L inline six engine, models after 1995 were fitted with an enlarged 3.2L version of the original engine, although the S52 3.2L offered in North America only had 240hp as opposed to the European S50 3.2L engine's 316hp. A few notable E36 M3 variants were made, which included the M3 Evolution, M3 Lightweight, the M3 Imola Individual, the M3 GT Individual, and the M3 GT. Built until 1999, the E36 M3 was replaced by the E46 M3 for the 2001 model year.