E30 Specifications

318i (1984-1985)

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
M10 1766cc SOHC chain-driven inline 4, 2 valves/cylinder, cast crankshaft
101 hp @ 5800 RPM
103 lb-ft torque @ 4500 RPM
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Bore/stroke: 89×70 mm
Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 240 (manual)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.72 / 2.02 / 1.32 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.45
3-speed ZF (automatic)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/R): 2.73 / 1.56 / 1.00 / 2.09
Final drive: 3.64:1 >11/83, 3.91:1 <11/83

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm discs
Rear brakes: 230mm twin-shoe drums (self-adjusting)

14×6.0 alloy wheels on 195/60HR14 tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons
Curb weight: 2460 lbs (1984, manual)
                      2480 lbs (1984, automatic)
                      2395 lbs (1985, 2 door)
                      2450 lbs (1985, 4-door)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 11.4 seconds (manual)
1/4 mile: 17.3 seconds
Top speed: 106 mph
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.74
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 27/38 (manual), 27/34 (auto)

Performance figures from 7/83 Car and Driver

325, 325e, 325es (1984-1987)

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
M20 2693cc SOHC belt-driven inline 6, 2 valves/cylinder, cast crankshaft
121 hp @ 4250 RPM
170 lb-ft torque @ 3250 RPM
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Bore/stroke: 84×81 mm
Bosch Motronic 1.0 fuel injection w/ DME
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260 (manual)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.83 / 2.20 / 1.40 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.71
4-speed ZF 4 HP 22 (automatic)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/R): 2.48 / 1.48 / 1.00 / 0.73 / 2.09
Final drive: 2.79:1 >9/85, 2.93:1 <9/85

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 260mm discs
ABS standard in model year 1986

14×6.0 alloy wheels on 195/60HR14 tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons
Curb weight: 2654 lbs (1984, manual)
                      2698 lbs (1984, automatic)
                      2710 lbs (1985, 2 door)
                      2765 lbs (1985, 4-door)
                      2723 lbs (1986-1987 325 2-door)
                      2767 lbs (1986-1987 325 4-door)
                      2778 lbs (1986-1987 325es)
                      2789 lbs (1986-1987 325e)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 8.4 seconds (325e manual)
1/4 mile: 16.3 seconds
Top speed: 116 mph
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.79
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 21/28 (manual), 20/27 (auto)

Performance figures from 6/84 Car and Driver

325 “Super Eta” (1988)

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
M20 2693cc SOHC belt-driven inline 6, 2 valves/cylinder, cast crankshaft
128 hp @ 4800 RPM
170 lb-ft torque @ 3200 RPM
Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Bore/stroke: 84×81 mm
Bosch Motronic 1.1 fuel injection w/ DME
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260 (manual)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.83 / 2.20 / 1.40 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.71
4-speed ZF 4 HP 22 (automatic)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/R): 2.48 / 1.48 / 1.00 / 0.73 / 2.09
Final drive: 2.93:1

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 260mm discs
ABS standard

14×6.0 alloy wheels on 195/60HR14 tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gallons
Curb weight: 2765 lbs (2-door)
                      2209 lbs (4-door)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 8.8 seconds (manual)
Top speed: 122 mph
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.79
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 21/28 (manual), 20/27 (auto)

325i, 325iC, 325iX (1987-1991)

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
M20 2494cc SOHC belt-driven inline 6, 2 valves/cylinder, cast crankshaft
168 hp @ 5800 RPM
164 lb-ft torque @ 4300 RPM
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Bore/stroke: 84×75 mm
Bosch Motronic 1.3 fuel injection w/ DME
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260 (manual)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.83 / 2.20 / 1.40 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.71
4-speed ZF 4 HP 22 (automatic)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/R): 2.48 / 1.48 / 1.00 / 0.73 / 2.09
Final drive: 3.73:1
                   4.10:1 (325iX) also has center differential w/viscous coupling, 27%/63% f/r torque split

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 260mm discs
ABS standard

14×6.0 alloy wheels on 195/60HR14 tires
14×6.5 alloy wheels on 195/65VR14 tires (325is)
15×7.0 alloy wheels on 205/55VR15 tires (325iX)

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons (1987, 1989-1990)
                       16.4 gallons (1988)
Curb weight: 2811 lbs (325i 2-door, all years)
                      2850 lbs (1987 325i 4-door)
                      2813 lbs (1987 325is)
                      3015 lbs (1987 325iC)
                      2895 lbs (1988 325i 4-door)
                      2865 lbs (1988 325is)
                      3055 lbs (1988-1990 325iC)
                      3010 lbs (1988-1990 325iX, 2-door)
                      2844 lbs (1989-1991 325i 4-door, 1989-1990 325is)
                      3054 lbs (1989 325iX 4-door)
                      3050 lbs (1990 325iX 4-door)
                      2988 lbs (1991-1993 325iC)
                      2955 lbs (1991 325iX 2-door)
                      2999 lbs (1991 325iX 4-door)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 7.7 seconds (325i manual)
                  7.9 seconds (325iX manual)
1/4 mile: 15.9 seconds (325iX manual)
Top speed: 136 mph (325i)
                   127 mph (325iX manual)
                   130 mph (325iC)
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.77 (325iX manual)
Slalom: 63.7 mph (325iX manual)
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 18/23

325ix performance figures from 4/88 Road & Track

M3 (1988-1991)

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
S14 2305cc DOHC double chain-driven inline 4, 4 valves/cylinder
192 hp @ 6750 RPM
170 lb-ft torque @ 4750 RPM
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Bore/stroke: 93.4×84.0 mm
Bosch Motronic fuel injection w/ DME ML-3, four individual throttle plates
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260 (manual)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.83 / 2.20 / 1.40 / 1.00 / 0.81 / 3.71
Final drive: 4.10:1

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 19.6:1

Front brakes: 280mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 282mm discs
ABS standard

15×7.0 alloy wheels on 205/55VR15 tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 100.9 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 53%/47%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons
Curb weight: 2865 lbs

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 6.9 seconds
1/4 mile: 15.4 seconds
Top speed: 143 mph
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.82
Slalom, 64.7 mph
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 17/29

Performance figures from 2/88 Road & Track

318i, 318is (1991) 318iC (1991-1993)

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
M42 1796cc DOHC double chain-driven inline 4, 4 valves/cylinder
134 hp @ 6000 RPM
127 lb-ft torque @ 4600 RPM
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Bore/stroke: 84×81 mm
Bosch Motronic 1.7 fuel injection w/ DME,
Exhaust control: 3-way catalytic converter with Lambda sensor

5-speed Getrag 260/5 (manual)
      Ratios:1 (1/2/3/4/5/R): 3.72 / 2.02 / 1.32 / 1.00 / 0.80 / 3.71
Final drive: 4.10:1

CHASSIS
Front suspension: MacPherson struts, coil springs, lower control arms, swaybar
Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arms, progressive rate coil springs, swaybar

Steering: Rack and pinion, power assist
Steering ratio: 20.5:1

Front brakes: 260mm ventilated discs
Rear brakes: 262mm discs
ABS standard

14×6.0 steel wheels on 195/65R14 tires (318i)
14×6.0 alloy wheels on 195/65R14 tires (318iC)
14×6.5 alloy wheels on 195/65R14 tires (318is)

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 101.2 inches
Weight distribution, F/R: 54%/46%
Fuel capacity: 14.5 gallons
Curb weight: 2657 lbs (318i)
                      2602 lbs (318is)
                      2867 (318iC)

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph: 9.8 seconds
1/4 mile: 17.3 seconds
Top speed: 122 mph (electronically limited)
Skidpad, lateral g: 0.83
Slalom: 64.0 mph
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 21/27

318is performance figures from 8/90 Road & Track

Sales Figures

Total E30 Sales by Year (United States )

1984: 44,433
1985: 53,905
1986: 61,822
1987: 58,896
1988: 38,346
1989: 32,153
1990: 29,583
1991: 29,002

Total E30 Sales by Model (Worldwide)

ModelYearsUnits Produced
318i (M40)1987-199188,637
318is1989-199141,234
325i (4-door)1985-199183,030
325iC1985-199385,246
325iX1985-199183,030
325e (2-door)1983-1988114,498
325e (4-door)1983-198874,789
M31986-199117,184

Total E30 Sales (Worldwide): 2,339,250*

*1982 to 1/1994. Includes all E30 models, including such models as the 316i, 320i, 323i, and Touring that were never imported into the United States

Original Pricing

YearModelMSRP
1984318i$16,460
1984325e$20,970
   
1985318i 2-door$16,430
1985318i 4-door$16,925
1985325e 2-door$20,970
1985325e 4-door$21,105
   
1986325 2-door$19,560
1986325 4-door$20,055
1986325e$22,650
1986325es$21,950
   
1987325 2-door$21,475
1987325 4-door$22,015
1987325e$25,150
1987325es$24,370
1987325i$26,990
1987325is$26,990
1987325iC$28,875
   
1988325 2-door$23,750
1988325 4-door$24,400
1988325i$28,400
1988325is$28,400
1988325iC$32,500
1988325iX$32,800
1988M3$34,000
   
1989325i 2-door$24,650
1989325i 4-door$25,450
1989325is$28,950
1989325iX 2-door$29,950
1989325iX 4-door$30,750
1989325iC$33,850
1989M3$34,950
   
1990325i 2-door$24,650
1990325i 4-door$25,450
1990325is$28,950
1990325iX 2-door$29,950
1990325iX 4-door$30,750
1990325iC$33,850
1990M3$34,950
   
1991318i$19,900
1991318is$21,500
1991325i 2-door$25,600
1991325i 4-door$26,400
1991318iC$28,500
1991325iX 2-door$31,100
1991325iX 4-door$31,900
1991325iC$35,900
1991M3$35,900
   
1992318iC$28,870
1992325iC$36,320
   
1993325iC$36,320

Pricing is in US Dollars and not adjusted for inflation

Colors

Standard Colors

Alpine White
Black
Brilliant Red
Cinnabar Red
Gazelle Beige
Henna Red
Lapis Blue
Savanna Beige
Safari Beige

Optional (Metallic) Colors

Agate Green
Atlantic Blue
Arctic Blue
Baltic Blue
Bahama Beige
Bronzit Beige
Burgundy Red
Calypso Red
Cosmos Blue
Dolphin Gray
Diamond Black
Glacier Blue
Granite Silver
Kashmir Beige
Lagoon Green
Mauritius Blue
Opal Green
Polaris Silver
Salmon Silver
Sapphire Blue
Sterling Silver