BMW E30
The BMW E30 is a compact executive car with rear-wheel-drive layout (except the all-wheel-drive 325iX) produced by BMW. The BMW M3 was first introduced on the BMW E30 platform.
The BMW E30 was released in 1982 and replaced by the BMW E36 in 1990. BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) BMW E30 well into 1993 and the touring until 1994.
The BMW E30 were powered by a range of inline 4-cylinder (BMW M10, BMW M40, & BMW M42) and inline 6-cylinder (BMW M20 and BMW M21) engines, with both petrol and diesel power. The E30 BMW M3 was fitted with a high-revving 4-cylinder petrol engine (BMW S14) which produced 175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp) in its final European-only iteration.
The BMW E30 3-Series was produced in the following body styles: a four-door saloon, a two-door coupe, a five-door estate (marketed as the "touring"),a three-door estate also called "Touring", a two-door convertible (the M3 cabriolet was only offered for the European market) and a Baur cabriolet.
The all-wheel-drive 325iX was produced from 1988 to 1991 and was available as a two-door (coupe), four-door (sedan) and touring (estate).
A widened version of the BMW E30 front suspension and the drivetrain from the BMW E30 325i were used in the BMW Z1 roadster.
The BMW M3 utilised a widened and heavily redesigned variation of the 2-door body style. The M3 shares few parts with other BMW E30 models; however, many M3 parts can be used on the other body styles and are interchangeable offering the consumer an OEM upgrade.
Initial release (1982)
Externally, the appearance is very similar to the E21 predecessor, however there are various detail changes in styling to the BMW E30. Major changes over the E21 include interior features and revised suspension (to reduce the oversteer which the E21 was criticised for).
The primary distinctive feature of the BMW E30 models produced for the North American market in 1984–1987 are the elongated front/rear aluminum bumpers. These bumpers are commonly known as "diving boards."
Minor update (1985)
This updated included changes to exterior and interior trim. The 323i model was replaced with the 325i at this time.
Major update (1987)
In September 1987, BMW introduced a major update to the BMW E30, which is commonly known as "Series 2" or "post-update". The changes to the lineup were the addition of the touring (station wagon) variant and removal of the 325e model.
External BMW E30 styling changes included the front bumper, rear lights, rear apron, headlight reflectors and licence plate frame. Rust protection was improved with the update. Various mechanical changes were made, including updating of the engine range. In 1988, the anodized aluminum bumpers for the North American market were shortened by revising the cover/fillers and shortening the shocks. In 1989 the aluminum bumpers were replaced with shorter body-color plastic bumpers.
BMW E30 photos
The BMW E30 was released in 1982 and replaced by the BMW E36 in 1990. BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) BMW E30 well into 1993 and the touring until 1994.
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| BMW E30 |
The BMW E30 3-Series was produced in the following body styles: a four-door saloon, a two-door coupe, a five-door estate (marketed as the "touring"),a three-door estate also called "Touring", a two-door convertible (the M3 cabriolet was only offered for the European market) and a Baur cabriolet.
The all-wheel-drive 325iX was produced from 1988 to 1991 and was available as a two-door (coupe), four-door (sedan) and touring (estate).
A widened version of the BMW E30 front suspension and the drivetrain from the BMW E30 325i were used in the BMW Z1 roadster.
The BMW M3 utilised a widened and heavily redesigned variation of the 2-door body style. The M3 shares few parts with other BMW E30 models; however, many M3 parts can be used on the other body styles and are interchangeable offering the consumer an OEM upgrade.
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| BMW E30 |
Externally, the appearance is very similar to the E21 predecessor, however there are various detail changes in styling to the BMW E30. Major changes over the E21 include interior features and revised suspension (to reduce the oversteer which the E21 was criticised for).
The primary distinctive feature of the BMW E30 models produced for the North American market in 1984–1987 are the elongated front/rear aluminum bumpers. These bumpers are commonly known as "diving boards."
Minor update (1985)
This updated included changes to exterior and interior trim. The 323i model was replaced with the 325i at this time.
Major update (1987)
In September 1987, BMW introduced a major update to the BMW E30, which is commonly known as "Series 2" or "post-update". The changes to the lineup were the addition of the touring (station wagon) variant and removal of the 325e model.
External BMW E30 styling changes included the front bumper, rear lights, rear apron, headlight reflectors and licence plate frame. Rust protection was improved with the update. Various mechanical changes were made, including updating of the engine range. In 1988, the anodized aluminum bumpers for the North American market were shortened by revising the cover/fillers and shortening the shocks. In 1989 the aluminum bumpers were replaced with shorter body-color plastic bumpers.
BMW E30 photos
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