The standard body style of the BMW M3 (E36) was the two-door coupé introduced in 1992. By comparison with the BMW M3 (E30), the visual appearance of the new BMW M3 (E36) was much more understated. It primarily differed from the series production vehicle as a result of the aerodynamically optimised rear-view mirrors, slightly modified front and rear aprons and a special design for the rims with 17" forged wheel rims. The visual appearance of the coupé was revised for the 1996 model year. Production of the coupé continued until April 1999 with a total of 46,525 units being built in Regensburg and Rosslyn.