| BMW E30 323i 2 door (1982) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
127
|
|
0-50 mph
|
5.8
|
|
0-60 mph
|
8.3
|
|
0-100 mph
|
23.9
|
|
1/4 mile
|
16
|
|
0-1 km
|
29.8
|
|
BHP
|
148 @6000rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
151 @4000rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
117
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2316/141
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 6 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.8:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
SOHC 12
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
170.3
|
|
Width (in)
|
64.8
|
|
Height (in)
|
54.3
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2485
|
| Additional Info: A Cabriolet E30 was available up to 1993 and an estate (touring) was also available. |
| BMW E30 325i 2 door (1986) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
138
|
|
0-50 mph
|
5
|
|
0-60 mph
|
7.2
|
|
0-100 mph
|
20.2
|
|
1/4 mile
|
15.3
|
|
0-1 km
|
28.6
|
|
BHP
|
169 @5800rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
167 @4000rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
140
|
|
MPG UK/US
|
25/21
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2494/152
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 6 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.7:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
SOHC 12
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
170.3
|
|
Width (in)
|
64.8
|
|
Height (in)
|
54.3
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2665
|
| Additional Info: The 325ix has 4 wheel drive. The 325e was built for economy (efficiency), hence the “e”. |
| M3 E30 (1988) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
145
|
|
0-30 mph
|
2.8
|
|
0-50 mph
|
5.5
|
|
0-60 mph
|
7.1
|
|
0-100 mph
|
18.9
|
|
30-50 mph (3rd)
|
4.3
|
|
30-50 mph (4th)
|
6.8
|
|
30-70 mph (through gears)
|
6.7
|
|
40-60 mph (4th)
|
6.7
|
|
40-60 mph (5th)
|
9.5
|
|
50-70 mph (5th)
|
9.4
|
|
1/4 mile
|
15.6
|
|
0-1 km
|
28.2
|
|
BHP
|
192 @6750rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
170 @4750rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
155
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2302/140
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
10.5:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
5
|
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
171.1
|
|
Width (in)
|
66.1
|
|
Height (in)
|
53.9
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2765
|
| Additional Info: The M3 has a wider body. Power increased to 212bhp in 1989. The 1987 M3 Evo has the same 192bhp engine as above. Non catalyst cars had 197bhp. The 1988-1989 M3 Evo II has 217bhp (0-60 in 6.7 secs) and the 2.5 litre M3 Sport Evo/Evo III has around 235bhp (0-60 in 6.1 secs). |
