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BMW 3 Series · E30 (1984–1991)

1988 BMW 3 Series

Sold as 318i, 325e, 325es, 325i, 325is, 325iX

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What it came with

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  • 318i: 1.8L four-cylinder (M10), 1.8L four-cylinder (M42), Rear-wheel drive1
  • 325e: 2.7L inline-six (M20), Rear-wheel drive1
  • 325es: 2.7L inline-six (M20), Rear-wheel drive1
  • 325i: 2.5L inline-six (M20), Rear-wheel drive1
  • 325is: 2.5L inline-six (M20), Rear-wheel drive1
  • 325iX: 2.5L inline-six (M20), All-wheel drive1

  • 2.7L inline-six (M20)1,2

    121 hp, 177 lb-ft in BMWBlog's account · 1984–1988

  • 2.5L inline-six (M20)1,2

    167 hp in BMWBlog's account · 1987–1991

Transmissions
Manual1,3, Automatic1
Drivetrains
Rear-wheel drive1,3, All-wheel drive (1988–1991)1
Trims
Sedan3, Coupe3, Convertible3
Packages
Sport kit (318is, 325is, 325es)2

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (E30)
  2. BMWBlog E30 buyer's guide
  3. Edmunds 1990 review