E36 M3 Evolution Saloon.............

[rash_decision]

Does anyone know if the E36 M3 Saloon has Aluminium doors and bonnet the same as the coupe?? I'm looking to buy one as a track car. I've been reliably told the Saloon has a stiffer shell and can be made to handle slightly better, but was curious about the weight aspect.

[swtmerce]

I believe only some Evo coupe models had aluminium doors - the earlier ones. I think the proper GT model (the green one) also had them. I do not believe saloons ever had them and none of the cars ever had aluminium bonnets.

[CRACKIE]

swtmerce said:

I believe only some Evo coupe models had aluminium doors - the earlier ones. I think the proper GT model (the green one) also had them. I do not believe saloons ever had them and none of the cars ever had aluminium bonnets.

[taz devil]

this was taken off the m registery for e36 evo
Aluminum doors (ECE-spec M3 coupe and M3 convertible only
also saloon evo has side airbags more weight

[wongthecorrupter]

wasnt they also an option on any e36 m3

[taz devil]

just looked on 94 options list for m3 no mention of aluminum doors also looked on 95 option list for m3 evo no mention in list a M review mentions them as part of the evo upgrade more than likley to keep weight down to compensate for the gearbox been heavier than the 5 speed one in the m3 just idea on that one
no mention anywhere of a 4 door getting any aluminium doors
also the offical m3 gt the green one was a 2 door you may find a tuner who did aluminum doors for the saloon but never herd of any
good luck looking for some

[Chunkychucky]

taz devil said:

just looked on 94 options list for m3 no mention of aluminum doors also looked on 95 option list for m3 evo no mention in list a M review mentions them as part of the evo upgrade more than likley to keep weight down to compensate for the gearbox been heavier than the 5 speed one in the m3 just idea on that one
no mention anywhere of a 4 door getting any aluminium doors
also the offical m3 gt the green one was a 2 door you may find a tuner who did aluminum doors for the saloon but never herd of any
good luck looking for some

Where did you get those options lists from buddy? Any idea where I could get some? Would love to see what was was available on my 98 car..

[mintno1]

Chunkychucky said:

Where did you get those options lists from buddy? Any idea where I could get some? Would love to see what was was available on my 98 car..

Same here was wondering about it today would love to see what options it could have come with!

[bass2rez]

I have a 1998 Evo coupe, and I was rather disappointed that the doors and bonnet on mine appear to be steel, in that if you offer a magnet near them, the magnet is very obviously attracted to the car.

[trackm3]

From Memory when i was selling these new, BMW deleted the ally doors after 2 years due to rattles and creaking issues.

[taz devil]

option lists sometimes come up on ebay its just case of keep going through whats been sold and been lucky
ended up 2 month ago getting best buy ever on rare books BMW M Power published by BMW M GmbH covers all m cars up to e39 m5 and so been told was only given to some dealers and a few owners so keep your eye out you never know