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<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#FFF;">Welcome to the [[E30_Zone_Wiki|E30 Zone Wiki]],</div>
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<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">the information resource for the [[E30_Zone|E30 Zone]].</div>
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Welcome to the [[E30 Zone Wiki]] - This is the new Articles section of the Zone, the idea for this is to be a central location for tech articles, howtos, guides etc.  Hopefully using a wiki for this will make it easier for people to contribute so that should increase the number of guides available as well as let the community easily update them!
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The [[E30 Zone]] is one of the strongest specialist web communities around - let's use that to build ourselves an unbeatable E30 reference library.
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Inside the Wiki you will find all the [[:Category:Technical|technical]] information you need. No matter how complex or simple, whether it's changing an engine or changing a lightbulb, the Wiki is here to help you. It provides information on [[E30#Models|every model of E30]], all of the body styles and optional extras.
  
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Soon the Zone will have a dedicated Wiki forum where we can discuss ideas for moving the Wiki forwards but for now please feel free to post in the general website help sections or PM me (hoshy) directly for any questions you have.
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To keep your car running, the Wiki has information to help you [[Service|service]] your E30, [[Common_Problems|fix it]] when it's broken and [[:Category:Upgrades|make it work even better]] than BMW intended.
  
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The [[E30]] was the second edition of [[BMW]]'s 3-series, the class of small, sporty saloons that had begun with the [[E21]]. Launched in 1982, the E30 was available in a number of body styles incorporating a 2-door [[Coupe]] and a 4-door [[Saloon]], as well as a [[Touring]] and [[Cabriolet]]. Its replacement, the [[E36]], was launched in 1991, with the final E30 leaving the factory doors in 1994.
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[[Category: Wiki]]

Latest revision as of 19:25, 4 November 2018

Welcome to the E30 Zone Wiki,
the information resource for the E30 Zone.
324 articles and counting!

E30 Technical Info

Need info about your E30? Click on the relevant section for every little detail.
Technical
Engines E30WireFrame.png Models
Drivetrain Bodywork
Fuel Interior
Intake Electrical
Ignition Instruments
Cooling Exhaust Wheels Suspension Brakes Steering Lights

About the Zone Wiki

The E30 Zone Wiki is your one-stop resource for all information on the E30, sourced from the E30 Zone.

Inside the Wiki you will find all the technical information you need. No matter how complex or simple, whether it's changing an engine or changing a lightbulb, the Wiki is here to help you. It provides information on every model of E30, all of the body styles and optional extras.

To keep your car running, the Wiki has information to help you service your E30, fix it when it's broken and make it work even better than BMW intended.

Just type a word into the search box, or browse our Categories for more articles.

All of our content is user generated. If you've got something to add, just click here and contribute!

About the E30

The E30 was the second edition of BMW's 3-series, the class of small, sporty saloons that had begun with the E21. Launched in 1982, the E30 was available in a number of body styles incorporating a 2-door Coupe and a 4-door Saloon, as well as a Touring and Cabriolet. Its replacement, the E36, was launched in 1991, with the final E30 leaving the factory doors in 1994.

During its lifetime it was treated to a variety of four- and six-cylinder engines including a Diesel variant, and went through a major facelift in 1987 that affected the Bumpers and Lights. Performance models included the four-wheel-drive 325iX and the timeless classic M3.

It was even tinkered by such master modifiers as Alpina, Hartge and AC Schnitzer. For a limited run, Baur produced a soft-top version of the Coupe before the official Cabriolet was launched. Overseas saw special runs of now sought-after classics including the Portuguese 320iS and the South African 333i. In the UK, buyers were treated to the elevated LUX and SE trim levels, with the ultimate equipment level being the Sports models.

Want one of these illustrious machines? Then check out our Buying Guide.

Did you know...


Keep the Zone running!

The Zone relies on your continual support to keep running. How about making a donation?

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