BMW E30 - Revision history

Red marquis at 10:55, 31 July 2009

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	Early cars had small taillights. 1988 was a transition year with large taillights but still had diving board bumpers. All cars after 1988 had ~~large~~ bumpers except for convertibles, which made the change in 1991.		Early cars had small taillights. 1988 was a transition year with large taillights but still had diving board bumpers. All cars after 1988 had plastic bumpers except for convertibles, which made the change in 1991.

	Bumper-mounted foglights were standard on most metal-bumper cars. Sport models with the revised metal-bumper valence as well as some early-model 318i's had integrated foglights. Plastic bumper and 1988 model cars had projector foglights.		Bumper-mounted foglights were standard on most metal-bumper cars. Sport models with the revised metal-bumper valence as well as some early-model 318i's had integrated foglights. Plastic bumper and 1988 model cars had projector foglights.

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Williamh347 at 16:28, 3 December 2008

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 |Marque = [[BMW]]
 |aka = [[BMW 3-Series]]
-|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''
+|Production = 1981–1994'''
 |Class = Entry-Level Luxury Sports Sedan
-|Body Style = '''how many doors+how many seats+what type of body'''
+|Body Style = 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible, 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon, '''
-|Length = '''length - type here'''
+|Length = 1988-89 Sedan, Wagon & Coupe: 175.2 in (4450 mm)
-|Width = '''Width - type here'''
+-89 Convertible: 175.6 in (4460 mm)
-|Height = '''Height - type here'''
+-91 Sedan, Wagon & Coupe: 170.3 in (4326 mm)
-|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''
+-93 Convertible: 170.2 in (4323 mm)'''
-|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
+|Width = Sedan & Wagon: 64.8 in (1646 mm)
-|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
+Coupe: 65.4 in (1661 mm)'''
-|Engine = '''engine'''
+|Height = Sedan & Wagon: 54.3 in (1379 mm)
 |Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
 |Similar =  '''similar (competition)'''
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 The cars were powered by a range of inline 4 cylinder (BMW M10 , BMW M40 , & BMW M42) and inline 6 cylinder (BMW M20 and BMW M21) engines, with both petrol and diesel power. Power output for the engines ranges from 140 N·m (100 lb·ft) torque for the 1.8 L (1766 cc) 4 cylinder engine, to 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) torque from the 2.7 L (2693 cc) 6 cylinder petrol engine. The E30 BMW M3 was fitted with a 4 cylinder engine (BMW S14) producing more power, but less torque. 0-60 mph times was around 6.4 seconds, very quick for a car in its time.
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58.69.39.162 at 16:03, 3 December 2008

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	'''~~Use the following MODEL TEMPLATE as the foundation for the Wikicars~~' ~~Model page:~~'''		The '''BMW E30''' platform was the basis for the 1981 through 1991 [[BMW 3-Series]] entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was the successor of the [[BMW E21]] in 1982 and was replaced by the [[BMW E36]] in 1992. [[BMW]] continued to produce the [[cabriolet]] (convertible) E30 well into 1993. The Touring remained in production until 1994 when the E36 touring replaced it. The [[BMW M3\|M3]] cabriolet was never officially offered for sale in North America; it was offered only for the European market.
	~~The E30 automobile~~ platform was the basis for the 1981 through 1991 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was the successor of the BMW E21 in 1982 and was replaced by the BMW E36 in 1992. BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) E30 well into 1993. The Touring remained in production until 1994 when the E36 touring replaced it. The M3 cabriolet was never officially offered for sale in North America; it was offered only for the European market.

	The famous BMW M3 was first introduced on the E30 platform. A widened version of the E30 front suspension and the drivetrain from the E30 325i were used in the BMW Z1 roadster.		The famous BMW M3 was first introduced on the E30 platform. A widened version of the E30 front suspension and the drivetrain from the E30 325i were used in the [[BMW Z1]] roadster.

	The E30 3-Series was produced in four body styles, a four door saloon, a two door saloon, a five door estate (marketed as the "touring"), and a two door convertible. A Baur cabrio was also available. The 325ix was produced from 1988 to 1992, and featured all-wheel drive. It was available as a two-door (saloon) or a four-door (sedan) and as touring. The BMW M3 utilised a widened and heavily redesigned and restyled variation of the 2 door body style. The M3 shares few parts with other E30 models.		The E30 3-Series was produced in four body styles, a four door saloon, a two door saloon, a five door estate (marketed as the "touring"), and a two door convertible. A Baur cabrio was also available. The 325ix was produced from 1988 to 1992, and featured all-wheel drive. It was available as a two-door (saloon) or a four-door (sedan) and as touring. The BMW M3 utilised a widened and heavily redesigned and restyled variation of the 2 door body style. The M3 shares few parts with other E30 models.
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	The cars were powered by a range of inline 4 cylinder (BMW M10 , BMW M40 , & BMW M42) and inline 6 cylinder (BMW M20 and BMW M21) engines, with both petrol and diesel power. Power output for the engines ranges from 140 N·m (100 lb·ft) torque for the 1.8 L (1766 cc) 4 cylinder engine, to 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) torque from the 2.7 L (2693 cc) 6 cylinder petrol engine. The E30 BMW M3 was fitted with a 4 cylinder engine (BMW S14) producing more power, but less torque. 0-60 mph times was around 6.4 seconds, very quick for a car in its time.		The cars were powered by a range of inline 4 cylinder (BMW M10 , BMW M40 , & BMW M42) and inline 6 cylinder (BMW M20 and BMW M21) engines, with both petrol and diesel power. Power output for the engines ranges from 140 N·m (100 lb·ft) torque for the 1.8 L (1766 cc) 4 cylinder engine, to 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) torque from the 2.7 L (2693 cc) 6 cylinder petrol engine. The E30 BMW M3 was fitted with a 4 cylinder engine (BMW S14) producing more power, but less torque. 0-60 mph times was around 6.4 seconds, very quick for a car in its time.



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			The E30 automobile platform was the basis for the 1981 through 1991 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. It was the successor of the BMW E21 in 1982 and was replaced by the BMW E36 in 1992. BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) E30 well into 1993. The Touring remained in production until 1994 when the E36 touring replaced it. The M3 cabriolet was never officially offered for sale in North America; it was offered only for the European market.

			The famous BMW M3 was first introduced on the E30 platform. A widened version of the E30 front suspension and the drivetrain from the E30 325i were used in the BMW Z1 roadster.

			The E30 3-Series was produced in four body styles, a four door saloon, a two door saloon, a five door estate (marketed as the "touring"), and a two door convertible. A Baur cabrio was also available. The 325ix was produced from 1988 to 1992, and featured all-wheel drive. It was available as a two-door (saloon) or a four-door (sedan) and as touring. The BMW M3 utilised a widened and heavily redesigned and restyled variation of the 2 door body style. The M3 shares few parts with other E30 models.

			The primary distinctive feature of the BMW E30 models produced for the North American market in 1984-1987 are the elongated front/rear aluminum bumpers. These bumpers are commonly known as "diving boards." In 1988, the anodized aluminum bumpers were shortened by revising the cover/fillers and shortening the shocks. In 1989 the aluminum bumpers were replaced with shorter body-color plastic bumpers.

			The cars were powered by a range of inline 4 cylinder (BMW M10 , BMW M40 , & BMW M42) and inline 6 cylinder (BMW M20 and BMW M21) engines, with both petrol and diesel power. Power output for the engines ranges from 140 N·m (100 lb·ft) torque for the 1.8 L (1766 cc) 4 cylinder engine, to 230 N·m (170 lb·ft) torque from the 2.7 L (2693 cc) 6 cylinder petrol engine. The E30 BMW M3 was fitted with a 4 cylinder engine (BMW S14) producing more power, but less torque. 0-60 mph times was around 6.4 seconds, very quick for a car in its time.


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Red marquis at 04:18, 26 October 2008

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	~~The BMW E30 is God's Chariot.~~

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173.89.30.203 at 04:13, 26 October 2008

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			The BMW E30 is God's Chariot.

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Red marquis at 06:59, 23 October 2008

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