95 is the only year offering CLS lightweight. US spec has 5 speed transmission while euro has 6 speed. US motor has high duration factory racing tuned bored 325 motor unlike the 96+ cars which had more O2 sensors emission agents, electric gremlins. Us spec has more mid range torque than the Euro 280hp high end power. Performance was the same up to 120mph where Euro car pulls farther than the US on straight line. Misunderstood misloved car, lucky few understand German engineering, it was developed due to the absense of the M5 for that year. US top speed detuned is 156mph Euro 161MPH.
BMW M3 (E36 286 PS E36) specs
| Car type | Coupe |
| Curb weight | 1420 kg (3131 lbs) |
| Power / weight | 201 ps (198 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 225 Nm (166 lb-ft) / t |
| Introduced | 1993 |
| Origin country | Germany |
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Performance
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 86.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.3 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) |
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Powertrain
| Engine type | Inline 6, 24v |
| Displacement | 3.0 l (183 ci) |
| Power | 286 ps (282 bhp / 210 kw) |
| Torque | 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) |
| Power / liter | 95 ps (94 hp) |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual |
| Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
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