and the model range consisted of 316i, 316g, 318ti, 323ti, and 318tds. Z3 Roadster/Coupe A modified version of the E36 platform was used for the 1996-2002 Z3 roadster (model code E36/7) and coupé (model code E36/8). North American model range The North American model range consisted of the models listed below. The 318i models were powered by the BMW M42 engine until 1995, and later the BMW M44 engine which was used in the 318is model sold in other countries. Coupe: 318is (1992–1997) - Canada only for 1999 model year 323is (1998–1999) 325is (1992–1995) 328is (1996–1999) M3 (1994–1999) - Canada only for the 1994 model year, the US only for 1995 and 1996 model years Convertible: 318i (1994–1997) 323i (1998–1999) 325i (1994-1995) 328i (1996–1999) M3 (1998–1999) - US only Hatchback: 318ti (1995–1999) Sedan: 318i (1992–1998) - Canada 1993-1998 320i (1993–1995) - Canada only 325i (1992–1995) 328i (1996–1998) M3 (1997–1998) European model range The European model range had more variety than the North American and included diesel engines and the station wagon "Touring" body styles. The European market range had more low-range models than the North American, for example, the 316i and 318i had 8-valve SOHC engines. The M3 was also more expensive and had more horsepower than the North American version. Sedan: 316i (1990-1998) 318i (1990-1998) 318is (1993-1998) 320i (1990-1998) 323i (1995-1998) 325i (1990-1995) 328i (1995-1998) M3 3.0 (1994-1995) M3 3.2 (1995-1997) 318tds (1994-1998) 325td (1991-1998) 325tds (1993-1998) Coupe: 316i (1993-1999) 318is (1991-1999) 320i (1991-1998) 323i (1995-1999) 325i (1990-1995) 328i (1994-1999) M3 3.0 (1992-1995) M3 3.2 (1995-1998) Convertible: 318i (1993-1999) 320i (1992-1999) 323i (1995-1999) 325i (1992-1995) 328i (1994-1999) M3 3.0 (1993-1995) M3 3.2 (1995-1999) Touring: 316i (1996-1999) 318i (1995-1999) 320i (1994-1999) 323i (1995-1999) 328i (1994-1999) 318tds (1994-1999) 325tds (1994-1999) Compact: 316i (1993-2000) 318ti (1994-2000) 323ti (1997-2000) 318tds (1994-2000) 316g (1995-2000) Production The E36 was produced in Munich, Germany; Regensburg, Germany; Rosslyn, South Africa; and Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. Local assembly of complete knock-down (CKD) kits was used for cars sold in Uruguay (until 1991), Egypt, Mexico and Thailand. The E36 was also built as CKD kits in the Philippines starting from 1994 up until 1997, when production halted due to the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Motorsports Joachim Winkelhock competed in the British Touring Car Championship with the 318i and 320i from 1993 to 1995, winning the title in 1993. In the same year, Johnny Cecotto won the German