Bmw E30 325es
By the Editorial Staff
March 16, 2026
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. The BMW 325es was a variant of the E30 3 Series that was introduced for the 1986 model year.
The 325es was created as a sporty variant of the BMW 325e, which was a fuel efficient offering from BMW. Although the engine was the same M20 2.7L inline six as found in the 325e, a sports suspension was fitted, as well as a range of small interior changes denoting the sporting nature of the 325es. In 1986 the 325eS was introduced.
Only available in two-door coupé format, the eS was the sport model. It used exactly the same engine as the 325e, but had in addition a larger grille air inlet, sport suspension, firmer anti-roll bars, limited slip differential, sport seats, tech-1 steering wheel, rear spoiler, the 13-button OBC, Blaupunkt premium sound system, electric sunroof, and cruise. From the Archive: 1985 BMW 325e Four-Door Tested 1987 BMW 325is: Making Up for Lost Time The 325es is powered by the same 121-hp, 2.7.
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Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of BMW 325es in 1986 the model with 2-door sedan body and Line-6 2693 cm3 / 164.7 cui, 90 kW / 122 PS / 121 hp (SAE net) of power, 231 Nm / 170 lb-ft of torque, 5. 1986 BMW 325 ES E30 5 Speed with 220K Miles. The engine was replaced at 130K by BMW Certified Shop.
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The 325es and 325is came with an on board computer, power sunroof/mirrors/windows, central locking, and premium sound system standard as well. In 1991 there was no official 325is model, although the Sport package with all the aforementioned items was still available.