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BMW 325e - E30

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine manufacturer that began building motorcycles in 1923. BMW eventually entered the automotive world in 1928, and has gone on to become one of the world&#39;s most recognized and respected automotive manufacturers. Legendary names such as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/507/">507</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-six/e9/30-csl/">3.0 CSL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/2002/turbo/">2002 Turbo</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/m1/">M1</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, are just a few in the company&#39;s history. The BMW <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">3 Series</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">5 Series</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">7 Series</a> are also regularly among the world&#39;s best in their respective categories. BMW is also well known for its &#39;M&#39; Motorsport division, as well as the high end <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/alpina/">Alpina</a> models.

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine…

325e - E30

BMW 3 Series

The BMW 3 Series was introduced in 1975. The successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/">BMW 02 Series</a>, the BMW 3 Series is a series of compact luxury cars that have been produced in an array of body styles including sedan, coupe, wagon, and convertible. The BMW 3 Series has been produced over seven generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e21/">E21 (1975-1983)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 (1983-1994)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/">E36 (1990-2000)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e46/">E46 (1998-2006)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e90/">E90 (2004-2013)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/f30/">F30 (2011-2019)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/g20/">G20 (2019-2021)</a>. Many early generations of the 3 Series were phased in, resulting in an overlap of generational production in certain cases.

The BMW 3 Series was introduced in 1975. The successor to the BMW 02 Series, the BMW 3 Series is a series of compact luxury cars that have…

3 Series

BMW 3 Series - E30

The second generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">BMW 3 Series</a>, the E30, was introduced for the 1983 model year. One of the most well known generations of BMW 3 Series, the E30 featured variants such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/316/">316</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/316i/">316i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/318i/">318i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/318is/">318is</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/320i/">320i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/320is/">320is</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/323i/">323i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/324d/">324d</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/324td/">324td</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325/">325</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325e/">325e</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325es/">325es</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325ix/">325ix</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325is/">325is</a> and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325i/">325i</a>. The E30 was also the first generation of the BMW 3 Series to feature the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, along with its well known&nbsp;<a href="http://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/evolution/">M3 Evolution</a> and <a href="http://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/sport-evolution/">M3 Sport Evolution</a> variants. Built until 1994, the E30 was phased out and replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/">E36 3 Series</a>.

The second generation of BMW 3 Series, the E30, was introduced for the 1983 model year. One of the most well known generations of BMW 3…

3 Series - E30

The BMW 325e was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 BMW 3 Series</a>. Introduced in 1984, the 325e was a powered by BMW&#39;s M20B27 engine, and was created to offer a fuel-efficient E30 variant. The 2.7L inline six engine was a torquey, low revving, engine that emphasized effieciency, thus the &#39;e&#39; in model&#39;s name. For the first year of production, the 325e was offered in the coupe body style, but in 1985, a sedan version was introduced. BMW continued to build the 325e until 1988, when they discontinued the variant with just under 190,000 examples produced.

The BMW 325e was a variant of the E30 BMW 3 Series. Introduced in 1984, the 325e was a powered by BMW's M20B27 engine, and was created to…

BMW 323i - E30

The BMW 323i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 3 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1983 model year. The 323i was powered by BMW&#39;s M20B23 engine, which was a fuel injected 2.3L inline six unit. This engine was initially fitted with Bosch&#39;s L-Jetronic and generated 137hp, but for 1985, the engine was upgraded with LE-Jetronic fuel injection and a new camshaft, increasing power to 148hp. These engines were paired to both manual and automatic transmission options, which sent drive to the rear wheels. The E30 323i was never sold in North America, and was built until 1985, although the 323i would appear again as part of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/">E36 BMW 3 Series</a>.

The BMW 323i was a variant of the E30 3 Series that was introduced for the 1983 model year. The 323i was powered by BMW's M20B23 engine,…

323i - E30

323i

BMW 316 - E30

The BMW 316 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 3 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1983 model year. The 316 was powered by BMW&#39;s M10B18 engine, which was a carbureted inline four unit. This 1.8L engine generated 89hp, which drove the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. These cars were offered in sedan, coupe, convertible, and touring (station wagon) body styles. Production of the BMW 316 lasted until 1987, when it was replaced by the fuel-injected <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/316i/">E30 BMW 316i</a>.

The BMW 316 was a variant of the E30 3 Series that was introduced for the 1983 model year. The 316 was powered by BMW's M10B18 engine,…

316 - E30

BMW 320i - E30

The BMW 320i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 3 Series</a> that debuted for the 1983 model year. The 320i was offered in sedan, coupe, and touring (station wagon) body styles, and was powered by BMW&#39;s M20B20 engine. This 2.0L inline six engine was launched with Bosch&#39;s LE-Jetronic fuel injection (123hp), but in 1987, it was upgraded with Motronic fuel injection which increased power to 127hp. Both manual and automatic transmission options were available for the 320i, which was never sold in North America, and in production until 1992.

The BMW 320i was a variant of the E30 3 Series that debuted for the 1983 model year. The 320i was offered in sedan, coupe, and touring…

320i - E30

320i

BMW 318i - E30

The BMW 318i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 3 Series</a> that debuted for the 1983 model year. The 318i was offered in sedan, coupe, convertible, and touring (station wagon) body styles, and was initially powered by BMW&#39;s M10B18 inline four engine. This engine generated 104hp, but in 1987, BMW began fitting the 318i with the M40B18 engine, which was a 111hp inline four unit. Production of the 318i sedan ended in 1991, but production of the 318i Touring wagon continued until 1994.

The BMW 318i was a variant of the E30 3 Series that debuted for the 1983 model year. The 318i was offered in sedan, coupe, convertible, and…

318i - E30

318i

325e

BMW 324d - E30

The BMW 324d was a diesel variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 BMW 3 Series</a> that debuted for the 1985 model year. The 324d was the first diesel powered offering from BMW, offered exclusively as a sedan and featuring the company&#39;s M21D24 engine. This 2.4L inline six was a naturally aspirated diesel powerplant that generated 84hp. BMW would later introduce a turbocharged version of the 324d known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/324td/">E30 324td</a>. Production of the BMW 324d lasted until 1991, when the model series was discontinued.

The BMW 324d was a diesel variant of the E30 BMW 3 Series that debuted for the 1985 model year. The 324d was the first diesel powered…

324d - E30

324d

BMW 325 - E30

The BMW 325 was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 3 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1986 model year. Not to be confused with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325i/">E30 BMW 325i</a>, which featured a fuel-injected engine, the 325 was powered by a carbureted engine. The 325 used BMW&#39;s M20B25 engine, which was a 2.5L carbureted inline six unit. Production of the E30 325 lasted until 1988, when the model series was discontinued.

The BMW 325 was a variant of the E30 3 Series that was introduced for the 1986 model year. Not to be confused with the E30 BMW 325i, which…

325 - E30

BMW 325es - E30

The BMW 325es was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 3 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1986 model year. The 325es was created as a sporty variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325e/">BMW 325e</a>, 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. Only offered in a coupe body style, the 325es was built until 1988.

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…

325es - E30

325es

BMW 325ix - E30

The BMW 325ix was an all wheel drive variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 BMW 3 Series</a>. Although the model was first introduced for 1986, the 325ix would not reach North America until 1988. Initially, the 325ix was released in sedan and coupe body styles, yet in 1988, a European exclusive touring wagon was added to the lineup. Power came from BMW&#39;s M20B25 2.5L inline six engine, with power sent to all four wheels through a Ferguson transfer case with a 37:63 front to rear power split. Production of the E30 325ix continued until 1991.

The BMW 325ix was an all wheel drive variant of the E30 BMW 3 Series. Although the model was first introduced for 1986, the 325ix would not…

325ix - E30

325ix

BMW 325i - E30

The BMW 325i was first introduced as a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 BMW 3 Series</a>. Introduced for the 1986 model year, the 325i was powered by BMW&#39;s M20B25 engine, which was a 2.5L inline six unit. This engine produced around 170hp with power running to the rear wheels through manual or automatic transmissions. As one of the E30&#39;s most popular variants, the 325i was offered in four body styles: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325i/coupe/">Coupe</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325i/sedan/">Sedan</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325i/convertible/">Convertible</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325i/touring/">Touring (station wagon)</a>. For 1986, BMW took the engine from the 325i to create an all wheel drive variant known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325ix/">325ix</a>. As BMW introduced the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/">3 Series (E36)</a>, they began to phase out production of the 325i. Coupe and Sedan versions exited production in 1991, while the Convertible was built until 1993. The final E30 325i variant to exit production was the Touring version, which ended its run in 1994. BMW kept the 325i name alive for the next generation 3 Series, with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/325i/">E36 325i</a>.

The BMW 325i was first introduced as a variant of the E30 BMW 3 Series. Introduced for the 1986 model year, the 325i was powered by BMW's…

325i - E30

325i

BMW 324td - E30

The BMW 324td was a diesel powered variant of the E30 BMW 3 Series. Introduced for the 1987 model year, the 324td was only available in sedan and touring (station wagon) body styles, and was powered by BMW&#39;s M21D24 engine, which was a 113hp turbocharged 2.4L diesel inline six. The 324td also received sports suspension in addition to its turbocharged engine, giving it a more sporty nature than its naturally aspirated sibling, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/324d/">E30 324d</a>. Production of the E30 BMW 324td lasted until 1991, when the model series was discontinued.

The BMW 324td was a diesel powered variant of the E30 BMW 3 Series. Introduced for the 1987 model year, the 324td was only available in…

324td - E30

324td

BMW 325is - E30

The BMW 325is was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 BMW 3 Series</a>. Introduced in 1987, the 325is was a performance focused car, indended to create a more affordable alternative to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">E30 M3</a>. The 325is was only offered in a coupe body style, and was powered by BMW&#39;s M20B25 engine. This 2.5L inline six engine produced 168hp, which when combined with upgraded suspension and a limited slip rear differential, created a truly special drivers car. BMW offered both manual and automatic transmission options, and continued to build&nbsp;the E30 325is until 1991.

The BMW 325is was a variant of the E30 BMW 3 Series. Introduced in 1987, the 325is was a performance focused car, indended to create a more…

325is - E30

325is

BMW M3 - E30

In 1986, BMW introduced the original M3 as a 1987 model. Since then, the M3 has grown into one of the world&#39;s well known performance cars, built over 6 generations. Of all of the generations of M3 cars that have come after the E30 M3, none have matched the reverence and love the original M3 has fostered. Fitted with BMW&#39;s S14 inline 4 engine, the M3 featured an improved drivetrain as well as a wider track width. Not only mechanically different from the standard model, the E30 M3 featured vastly restyled panels and bumpers, with only a few panels being shared with the standard car. The E30 M3 was mostly available in a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/coupe/">Coupe</a> body style, although a rare <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/convertible/">Convertible</a> version was also built. The most notable variants were the highly regarded <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/evolution/">Evolution</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/sport-evolution/">Sport Evolution</a> versions. The E30 M3 was built until 1991 and was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/m3/">E36 M3</a> in 1992.

In 1986, BMW introduced the original M3 as a 1987 model. Since then, the M3 has grown into one of the world's well known performance cars,…

M3 - E30

BMW 320is - E30

The BMW 320is as a special variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 3 Series</a> that was created for the Italian and Portuguese markets. Due to high import taxes from these countries for cars with engines larger than 2.0L, BMW created the 320is. This performance focused variant was released as a four door sedan, with a coupe being added in 1988, and featured a smaller version of the M3&#39;s S14 engine. Known as the S14B20, this inline four engine generated 189hp, which drove the rear wheels via a 5 speed manual transmission. A short lived variant, the 320is saw just 3,748 examples built before the model was discontinued in 1991.

The BMW 320is as a special variant of the E30 3 Series that was created for the Italian and Portuguese markets. Due to high import taxes…

320is - E30

320is

BMW 316i - E30

The BMW 316i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 3 Series</a> that was introduced for the 1988 model year. The 316i was powered by BMW&#39;s M40B16 engine, which was a inline four unit. This 1.6L engine generated 98hp, which drove the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. These cars were offered in sedan, coupe, convertible, and touring (station wagon) body styles. Although the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e36/">E36 BMW 3 Series</a> was introduced in 1990 production of the E30 316i Touring continued until 1994.

The BMW 316i was a variant of the E30 3 Series that was introduced for the 1988 model year. The 316i was powered by BMW's M40B16 engine,…

316i - E30

316i

BMW 318is - E30

The BMW 318is was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 BMW 3 Series</a>. Introduced for the 1990 model year, the 318is was created to be a sporty entry-level model, offering cheap thrills from its BMW M42B18 engine. This engine was a 1.8L inline four unit that produced 136bhp, and was mated to automatic and manual gearbox options. Like its six cylinder sibling, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/325is/">325is</a>, this series of cars were only available in the coupe body style, yet unlike its bigger brother, the 318is did not feature a limited slip rear differential. Although the 318is was introduced in 1990, the model was only available for the 1991 model year in North America, with global production ending the same year.

The BMW 318is was a variant of the E30 BMW 3 Series. Introduced for the 1990 model year, the 318is was created to be a sporty entry-level…

318is - E30

318is

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The BMW 325e was a variant of the <a href="MKT:3961" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/">E30 BMW 3 Series</a>. Introduced in 1984, the 325e was a powered by BMW&#39;s M20B27 engine, and was created to offer a fuel-efficient E30 variant. The 2.7L inline six engine was a torquey, low revving, engine that emphasized effieciency, thus the &#39;e&#39; in model&#39;s name. For the first year of production, the 325e was offered in the coupe body style, but in 1985, a sedan version was introduced. BMW continued to build the 325e until 1988, when they discontinued the variant with just under 190,000 examples produced.

Vehicle	Price	Date
1986 BMW 325E Bring A Trailer Auction	$10,750 SOLD	Jul 07, 2020 8 months ago
1986 BMW 325E 5-Speed Bring A Trailer Auction	$25,000 SOLD	Jun 16, 2020 9 months ago
1986 BMW 325E 5-Speed Bring A Trailer Auction	$23,000 HIGH BID	Oct 18, 2019 a year ago
1986 BMW 325E 5-Speed Bring A Trailer Auction	$12,250 SOLD	Apr 29, 2019 2 years ago
1986 BMW 325E Bring A Trailer Auction	$8,600 SOLD	Mar 01, 2019 2 years ago
1986 BMW 325E 5-Speed Bring A Trailer Auction	$4,600 SOLD	Nov 16, 2018 2 years ago
1986 BMW 325E Bring A Trailer Auction	$10,500 SOLD	Sep 20, 2017 3 years ago
1986 BMW 325E Bring A Trailer Auction	$16,000 SOLD	Aug 16, 2017 4 years ago

1986 BMW 325e - E30

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