When was ABS first introduced for the E30.

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Post Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:12 pm

When was ABS first introduced for the E30. I heard it became standard 87' on wards but I don't know how true that is. I have a 320i 1986 C reg, and I've been told its rare for that year.
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:07 pm

My '89 touring doesn't have ABS.
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Post Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:13 pm

it was on a 1.8 facelift moredoor , but odviously requested , rare :)
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:53 am

I have a pre facelift coupe
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:08 am

I have a preface lift convertible - it has ABS- build was November 1989.
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:12 am

I have it on my early 88 facelift
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:26 am

Build for mine was April 1986
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:51 pm

I have it on my 325i Sport, built April 1987
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Post Wed Mar 01, 2017 7:00 pm

ABS was standard on all M3's and all 325i's from early '86.

Optional on everything else.

Also note that on cars that normally came with rear drums such as a 4dr 318i for example, if ABS was specified it also came with rear discs.
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Post Thu Mar 02, 2017 9:35 am

Thanks everyone!