E55 PWR

hey guys,

I am thinking about buying a C36 in the next 6-12 months. I wanted to know which year was the best C36 for modding capabilities and also as far as total power potential. If I am not mistaken wasn't there a OBD1 C36 in 1995? I also heard that the C36 engine specs from MBUSA were concervative and they actually dyno higher than claimed, is this true? Any help is appreciated. thanks guys

R107SL

just dont get the first year model. I dont know much about them but that seems like the only concern

OCKlasse

'95 cost a hell of a lot more for a brake job than the other years. '97s are the most desirable, but are also hard to find.

85Cosworth

95 and 96 had 4-speed trannies while 97 has a 5-speed tranny.

Substance

MY97 has 5 speed tranny and a few more hp(276 i think)

E55 PWR

hey guys, thanks for the tips. ya i realized 97 may be the best option for performance oriented C36 even though it is an OBD2 car.

steve s

always felt the 4-sp needs another, especially when cruising on freeway

Eurosport

97

E55 PWR

hey guys. the more i have read about them the more it seems 4speeds are bulletproof and more reliable. Also is it true 95's are OBD1 or OBD2, I have heard 50/50 but nobody seems to have any proof for either. Also why the 7-8HP difference between 95 and 96+, is it just a claims difference because M3 also upped its ratings in 96 (for marketing reasons) or is there infact more HP?

Jons95c36amg

My c36 runs close as a c43. So 268hp is underrated.