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==Variants==
 
==Variants==

Revision as of 20:04, 23 September 2011

BMW E30

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
320i 1990cc M20B20 1982–1991
323i 2316cc M20B23 1982–19850
325i 2494cc M20B25 1982–1990 196,996
324d 2443cc M21D24 1985–1993
324td 2443cc M21D24 1985–1993

Sports

Name Volume Engine code Years No. Produced
318iS 1766cc M42B18 1989–1991 41,234
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

Overseas Models

South Africa

Name Volume Engine code Years No. Produced
320iS 1990cc S14 1982–1990 3,748

North America

Name Volume Engine code Years No. Produced
325e 2693cc M20B27 1982–1990 189,287
325iX 2494cc M20B25 1982–1990 29,589

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
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