What changes were made to the North American-spec E36 M3 3.2 during its producton?
Though there were no further mechanical changes to the North American-spec E36 M3 after the 1996 model year, a number of equipment revisions occurred before production ended in August 1999. These included: -Restyled grille and side marker turn signals (9/96 production) -Byzanz metallic available (9/96-8/97 production, U.S-market M3 sedan only) -Side impact airbags available as an option for M3 sedan (1/97 production) -Power front seats available as individual option (3/97 production, already offered in Canada) -Luxury Package option discontinued (9/97 production) -Side impact airbags standard on all body styles (9/97 production) -Illumination added to M shift knob (9/97 production) -Rear headrests added (9/97 production) -Front armrest added as standard (9/97 production, already standard in Canada) -M Contour II alloy wheels available as a no-cost option (9/97 production) -M-Cross cloth/Amaretta upholstery discontinued for U.S. market (9/97 production) -Magma and Mulberry Nappa leather
