BMW 3-series Coupe
12.1981 - 04.1991 · Europe
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E30/2
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BMW 3-series, Generation 2, E30, Europe market. This overview covers 18 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (12.1981 - 04.1991). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 18 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 4
- Engine displacement, cc
- 1596–2693
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
- Transmission
- Manual 5
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2570
- Ground clearance, mm
- 140
- Fuel
- Petrol, Diesel
Equipment and practical details
BMW 3-series · Generation 2, E30 · Europe · 12.1981 - 04.1991. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.
- MacPherson front suspension
- For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.
Generation photographs
14 photosBMW 3-series · Generation 2, E30 · Europe · 12.1981 - 04.1991. These photographs represent the generation. Colour, wheels and equipment may differ on the selected trim.
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Specifications and technical details
18 versions1.8 L, 90 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M10B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 316 MT | 03.1982 - 12.1988 |
1.8 L, 102 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M10B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 316i MT | 01.1987 - 11.1988 |
1.6 L, 99 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M40B16 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 316i MT | 12.1988 - 04.1991 |
1.8 L, 105 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M40B16 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 318i MT | 03.1982 - 12.1986 |
1.8 L, 102 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M40B16 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 318i MT | 01.1984 - 12.1987 |
1.8 L, 113 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M40B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 318i MT | 01.1987 - 04.1991 |
1.8 L, 136 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M42B18 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 318is MT | 01.1989 - 04.1991 |
2.0 L, 125 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 320i MT | 01.1982 - 09.1985 |
2.0 L, 129 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B20 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 320i MT | 09.1986 - 12.1987 | |
| 320i MT | 12.1986 - 04.1991 |
2.3 L, 139 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B23 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 323i MT | 12.1981 - 08.1983 |
2.3 L, 150 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B23 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 323i MT | 09.1983 - 12.1985 |
2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B25 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 325i MT | 09.1985 - 04.1991 |
2.5 L, 170 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)
M20B25 · 5-speed manual · All-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 325ix MT | 09.1988 - 04.1991 |
2.7 L, 122 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B27 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 325e MT | 02.1985 - 11.1986 |
2.7 L, 129 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M20B27 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 325e MT | 12.1986 - 08.1987 |
2.4 L, 86 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M21D24 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 324d MT | 01.1985 - 04.1991 |
2.4 L, 115 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M21D24 · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 324td MT | 01.1987 - 04.1991 |
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