The BMW E30 is a compact executive car which was produced by BMW from 1982 to 1991. All variants used a rear-wheel-drive layout with the exception of the all-wheel-drive 325iX. The BMW M3 was first introduced on the E30 platform. The E30 was released in 1982 and was replaced by the BMW E36 in 1992. BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) E30 well into 1992 and the Touring until June 1993.
The cars were powered by a range of inline 4-cylinder and inline 6-cylinder engines. The E30 BMW M3 was fitted with a high-revving 4-cylinder petrol engine (BMW S14) which produced 175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp) in its final European-only iteration.
To keep the car competitive in racing following year-to-year homologation rules changes, homologation specials were produced. Homologation (motorsport) rules roughly stated that the race version must reflect the street car aerodynamically and in engine displacement. These include: the Evo 1, Evo 2, and Sport Evolution some of which featured less weight, improved aerodynamics, taller front wheel arches (Sport Evolution; to further facilitate 18-inch (460 mm) wheels in DTM), brake ducting, and more power. Other limited-production models (based on evolution models but featuring special paintwork and/or unique interior schemes commemorating championship wins) include the Europa, Ravaglia, Cecotto, and Europameister.
Production of the original E30 M3 ended in early 1992.
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Airbags
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm System
- Anti-theft Protection
- Audio Interface
- Automatic Climate Control
- Automatic Headlights
- Auto Start/Stop
- Bi-Xenon Headlights
- Bluetooth® Handset
- BOSE® Surround Sound
- Burmester® Surround Sound
- CD/DVD Autochanger
- CDR Audio
- Cruise Control
- Direct Fuel Injection
- Electric Parking Brake
- Floor Mats
- Garage Door Opener
- Leather Package
- Locking Rear Differential
- Luggage Compartments
- Manual Transmission
- Navigation Module
- Online Services
- ParkAssist
- Porsche Communication
- Power Steering
- Reversing Camera
- Roll-over Protection
- Seat Heating
- Seat Ventilation
- Sound Package Plus
- Sport Chrono Package
- Steering Wheel Heating
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
- Universal Audio Interface
- Voice Control System
- Wind Deflector
Engine |
|
Layout / number of cylinders |
6 |
Displacement |
3.4 l |
Engine Layout |
Mid-engine |
Horespower |
315 hp |
@ rpm |
6,700 rpm |
Torque |
266 lb.-ft. |
Compression ratio |
12.5 : 1 |
Performance |
|
Top Track Speed |
173 mph |
0 - 60 mph |
4.8 s |
Transmission |
|
Manual Gearbox |
6-speed with dual-mass flywheel and self-adjusting clutch |
Fuel consumption |
|
City (estimate) |
20 |
Highway (estimate) |
28 |
Body |
|
Length |
172.2 in. |
Width |
70.9 in. |
Height |
50.4 in. |
Wheelbase |
97.4 in. |
Maximum payload |
739 lbs |
Curb weight |
2910 lbs |
Capacities |
|
Luggage compartment volume |
5.3 cu. ft. (front) / 4.6 cu. ft. (rear) |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
16.9 gal. |