BMW 3 Series (E30)

BMW 3 Series (E30)
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1982–1994
Model years	1984–1991 (North America)
Assembly	West Germany: Munich; Regensburg South Africa: Rosslyn
Designer	Claus Luthe, Boyke Boyer
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	2-door coupé 4-door sedan 2-door convertible 5-door wagon
Layout	Rear-wheel drive All-wheel drive (325iX only)
Related	Alpina B3 E30
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.6-1.8 L M10 I4 1.6-1.8 L M40 I4 1.8 L M42 16v I4 2.0-2.5 L S14 I4 2.0-2.7 L M20 I6 3.2 L M30 I6 Diesel: 2.4 L M21 I6
Transmission	4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed ZF 3HP automatic 4-speed ZF 4HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,570 mm (101.2 in)[1]
Length	4,320–4,460 mm (170.1–175.6 in)[1]
Width	1,645 mm (64.8 in)[1]
Height	1,360–1,400 mm (53.5–55.1 in)[1]
Curb weight	1,080–1,200 kg (2,380–2,650 lb)[2][3]
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 3 Series (E21)
Successor	BMW 3 Series (E36)

The BMW E30 is the second generation of BMW 3 Series, which was produced from 1982 to 1994 and replaced the E21 3 Series. The model range included 2-door coupe and convertible body styles,^[4][5] as well as being the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door sedan and wagon/estate body styles. It was powered by four-cylinder petrol, six-cylinder petrol and six-cylinder diesel engines, the latter a first for the 3 Series. The E30 325iX model was the first BMW to have all-wheel drive.

The first BMW M3 model was built on the E30 platform and was powered by the high-revving BMW S14 four-cylinder petrol engine. The BMW Z1 roadster was also based on the E30 platform. Following the launch of the E36 3 Series in 1990, the E30 began to be phased out.