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)
| Model | Years | Units Produced |
| 318i (M40) | 1987-1991 | 88,637 |
| 318is | 1989-1991 | 41,234 |
| 325i (4-door) | 1985-1991 | 83,030 |
| 325iC | 1985-1993 | 85,246 |
| 325iX | 1985-1991 | 83,030 |
| 325e (2-door) | 1983-1988 | 114,498 |
| 325e (4-door) | 1983-1988 | 74,789 |
| M3 | 1986-1991 | 17,184 |
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
| Year | Model | MSRP |
| 1984 | 318i | $16,460 |
| 1984 | 325e | $20,970 |
| 1985 | 318i 2-door | $16,430 |
| 1985 | 318i 4-door | $16,925 |
| 1985 | 325e 2-door | $20,970 |
| 1985 | 325e 4-door | $21,105 |
| 1986 | 325 2-door | $19,560 |
| 1986 | 325 4-door | $20,055 |
| 1986 | 325e | $22,650 |
| 1986 | 325es | $21,950 |
| 1987 | 325 2-door | $21,475 |
| 1987 | 325 4-door | $22,015 |
| 1987 | 325e | $25,150 |
| 1987 | 325es | $24,370 |
| 1987 | 325i | $26,990 |
| 1987 | 325is | $26,990 |
| 1987 | 325iC | $28,875 |
| 1988 | 325 2-door | $23,750 |
| 1988 | 325 4-door | $24,400 |
| 1988 | 325i | $28,400 |
| 1988 | 325is | $28,400 |
| 1988 | 325iC | $32,500 |
| 1988 | 325iX | $32,800 |
| 1988 | M3 | $34,000 |
| 1989 | 325i 2-door | $24,650 |
| 1989 | 325i 4-door | $25,450 |
| 1989 | 325is | $28,950 |
| 1989 | 325iX 2-door | $29,950 |
| 1989 | 325iX 4-door | $30,750 |
| 1989 | 325iC | $33,850 |
| 1989 | M3 | $34,950 |
| 1990 | 325i 2-door | $24,650 |
| 1990 | 325i 4-door | $25,450 |
| 1990 | 325is | $28,950 |
| 1990 | 325iX 2-door | $29,950 |
| 1990 | 325iX 4-door | $30,750 |
| 1990 | 325iC | $33,850 |
| 1990 | M3 | $34,950 |
| 1991 | 318i | $19,900 |
| 1991 | 318is | $21,500 |
| 1991 | 325i 2-door | $25,600 |
| 1991 | 325i 4-door | $26,400 |
| 1991 | 318iC | $28,500 |
| 1991 | 325iX 2-door | $31,100 |
| 1991 | 325iX 4-door | $31,900 |
| 1991 | 325iC | $35,900 |
| 1991 | M3 | $35,900 |
| 1992 | 318iC | $28,870 |
| 1992 | 325iC | $36,320 |
| 1993 | 325iC | $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
strictly eta 