The BMW E30 is the second generation of BMW 3 Series, which was produced from 1982 to 1994 and replaced the E21 3 Series. The model range included 2-door saloon (sometimes referred to as a coupé) and convertible body styles, [4][5] as well as being the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door saloon and wagon/estate body styles. Compact, strong, sporty: this is just a small selection of attributes that describe the first BMW M3 with factory code E30 from 1986.
Who could have imagined that it would become the most successful touring car in racing history? For many, the generation of BMW 3-series built from 1982 until 1994-identified by enthusiasts with the car's chassis code, E30-represent the ultimate "Ultimate Driving Machine." Crisp handling coupled with driver-oriented ergonomics and timeless looks make even the economy-minded "eta" model a joy to drive. There's som. The E30 was also the first generation of the BMW 3 Series to feature the M3, along with its well known M3 Evolution and M3 Sport Evolution variants.
Cruising Through Time: The E30 BMW 3 Series - A Classic Success Story
Alpina also developed some versions of the E30: Alpina C1, Alpina C2, Alpina B3 and Alpina B6. Due to their well-known drivability, many E30s were converted in Race Cars. In a short clip from its '50 Year of 3 Series' celebrations, BMW engineer Max Reisböck explains how he created the first E30 Touring in secret.
BMW E30 318i 4 door pre facelift with chrome bumpers BMW E30 4-door pre facelift, rear view with chrome bumpers The first facelift was made in September 1985. The most obvious external innovation was the change in the front apron, which was now made in one piece and vertically. The front spoiler, which is slightly shaped downwards in the direction of travel, was finally pulled further under.
BMW 3-Series: A look back at the first six generations
The BMW E30 is a compact executive car with rear-wheel-drive layout (except the all-wheel-drive 325iX) produced by BMW. The BMW M3 was first introduced on the E30 platform. The E30 was released in 1982 and replaced by the BMW E36 in 1990.
BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) E30 well into 1993 and the touring until 1994. The cars were powered by a range of inline 4. The E30 3 Series was the second generation BMW's compact saloon Almost 2.4 million were produced between 1982 and 1994 The E30 is 4.3 metres long, just under 1.4 metres wide and weighs between 1080-1200kg Power ranges from 75hp in the entry-level 316s to 238hp in the M3 Sport Evo The E30 was the first 3 Series to come as a four-door saloon, convertible and it was the first M3 sports car.
From the road to the track: A look at the history of BMW E30 M3 ...
The BMW E30 is an entry-level luxury car which was produced by BMW from 1982 to 1994. The initial models used the coupe (two-door sedan) body style. Four-door sedan models were introduced in 1983, convertibles were introduced in 1985 and estate ("Touring") models were introduced in 1987.
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.
