A 6-speed manual was available in later (96 - 99) M3 versions. The BMW E36 was made in 4 door saloon, coupe, 2 door convertible, 5 door estate, & 3 door hatchback version.

The second-gen BMW E36 M3 was also delayed for North America, making it here in 1995 after being on sale in Europe since 1992 ...