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| − | + | |[[316]]||1766cc<br/>1596cc||[[M10]]B18<br/>[[M40]]B16||1982–1990<br/>1988–1995 | |
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| + | |[[318]]||1766cc<br/>1796cc||[[M10]]B18<br/>[[M40]]B18||1982–1990<br/>1987–1995||89,637 | ||
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| + | |[[318iS]]||1766cc||[[M42]]B18||1989–1991||41,234 | ||
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| + | |[[320i]]||1990cc||[[M20]]B20||1982–1991|| | ||
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| + | |[[320iS]]||1990cc||[[S14]]||1982–1990||3,748 | ||
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| + | |[[323i]]||2316cc||[[M20]]B23||1982–19850|| | ||
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| + | |[[325e]]||2693cc||[[M20]]B27||1982–1990||189,287 | ||
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| + | |[[325i]]||2494cc||[[M20]]B25||1982–1990||196,996 | ||
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| + | |[[325iX]]||2494cc||[[M20]]B25||1982–1990||29,589 | ||
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| + | |[[M3]]||2302cc||[[S14]]||1986–1991||17,184 | ||
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| + | |[[M3]] Evolution||2302cc||[[S14]]||1987–1987 | ||
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| + | |[[M3]] Evolution II||2302cc||[S14]]||1988–1988 | ||
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| + | |[[M3]] Sport Evolution||2467cc||[[S14]]||1990–1990 | ||
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| + | |[[324d]]||2443cc||[[M21]]D24||1985–1993 | ||
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| + | |[[324td]]||2443cc||[[M21]]D24||1985–1993 | ||
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===North America=== | ===North America=== | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
Revision as of 20:00, 23 September 2011
Contents
History
The E30 replaced the E21 as BMW's Three Series car in 1981, and was the basis for the original M3.
Models
The E30 range was determined primarily by its engine range.
Base models
| Name | Volume | Engine code | Years | No. Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 1766cc 1596cc |
M10B18 M40B16 |
1982–1990 1988–1995 | |
| 318 | 1766cc 1796cc |
M10B18 M40B18 |
1982–1990 1987–1995 |
89,637 |
| 318iS | 1766cc | M42B18 | 1989–1991 | 41,234 |
| 320i | 1990cc | M20B20 | 1982–1991 | |
| 320iS | 1990cc | S14 | 1982–1990 | 3,748 |
| 323i | 2316cc | M20B23 | 1982–19850 | |
| 325e | 2693cc | M20B27 | 1982–1990 | 189,287 |
| 325i | 2494cc | M20B25 | 1982–1990 | 196,996 |
| 325iX | 2494cc | M20B25 | 1982–1990 | 29,589 |
| M3 | 2302cc | S14 | 1986–1991 | 17,184 |
| M3 Evolution | 2302cc | S14 | 1987–1987 | |
| M3 Evolution II | 2302cc | [S14]] | 1988–1988 | |
| M3 Sport Evolution | 2467cc | S14 | 1990–1990 | |
| 324d | 2443cc | M21D24 | 1985–1993 | |
| 324td | 2443cc | M21D24 | 1985–1993 |
Sports
Overseas Models
North America
Variants
Alpina
Hartge
Technical
Like any BMW, the E30 is a complex precision machine, precision-built and designed to last. But even the simplest of machines needs maintenance occasionally, so keep your E30 running the way it should, it helps to familiarise yourself with the design, and the components. The Technical section of the E30 Zone Wiki is your one-stop source for maintenance tips, common problems, upgrades and troubleshooting.
Engines
- Main article: Engines
The E30 was available with a range of 4- and 6-cylinder engines to entice both the frugal and the frivolous. The most humble of these was the early 316, which featured a carbureted 4-cylinder M10 engine, while the most powerful standard car was the 325i, with its 6-cylinder M20.
As the E30 developed, more powerful variants evolved. The M10 was eventually replaced by the fuel-injected M40.
Drivetrain
Gearbox
- Main article: Gearbox
Differential
- Main article: Differential
When upgrading your engine, upgrading your differential at the same time is almost mandatory.
Brakes
- Main article: Brakes
While moving in the E30 is an utterly delight, the need to stop moving is sometimes necessary. For that reason, the E30 was fitted with front discs on all models. The smaller-powered 316 and 318 saloons were fitted with rear drum brakes, while all six-cylinder models and Tourings had rear discs as standard.
Suspension
- Main article: Suspension
All E30s are fitted with McPherson struts for front suspension, bolting up to a single control arm at the bottom. This is reinforced by an anti-roll bar connecting the control arm to the front subframe. The rear wheels have independent suspension of springs and shocks, and are connected to the rear subframe via trailing arms. Another anti-roll bar clamps the trailing arms to the body.
Steering
- Main article: Steering
Body Styles and Fittings
- Main article: Bodywork
Electrical
- Main article: Electrics
