BMW 3 Series (E30)

BMW 3 Series (E30)
BMW 3 Series (E30)
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Model code	E30
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	2/4-door saloon; 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)
Length	4,320–4,460 mm (170.1–175.6 in)
Width	1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Height	1,360–1,400 mm (53.5–55.1 in)
Curb weight	1,080–1,200 kg (2,380–2,650 lb)
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 saloon (sometimes referred to as a coupé) and convertible body styles, as well as being the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door saloon 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.