The new BMW 3 Series (E36) had an unparalleled model diversity. The fifth body variant was launched with the 3 Series Touring in 1995, following on from the Sedan (1990), Coupé (1991), Convertible (1993) and Compact (1994). Similar to the other 3 Series models, BMW installed the newly developed six-cylinder inline engines with 2.5 or 2.8 litre displacement in the new Touring model. The 323i Touring and the 328i Touring therefore provided particularly powerful models. The engine of the BMW 323i already developed its impressive power at low revs on the basis of more torque and less weight.