BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) (1987–1991)

The BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) was offered with 4 gasoline engine versions, from 102 to 170 hp, built 1987–1991.

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Production years1987–1991
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length170.3 in (4,325 mm)
Width64.8 in (1,645 mm)
Height54.3 in (1,380 mm)
Cargo volume15.0 cu ft (425 l) – 14.3 cu ft (404 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l) – 16.9 gal (64 l)

All BMW 3 Series Sedan 2-door (E30, facelift 1987) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
316i (102 hp)1987–1988Gasoline102 hp (75 kW)103 lb-ft (140 Nm)12.1 s113 mph (182 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
318i (113 hp)1987–1991Gasoline113 hp (83 kW)119 lb-ft (162 Nm)10.8 s117 mph (188 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
320i (129 hp)1987–1991Gasoline129 hp (95 kW)121 lb-ft (164 Nm)10.6 s122 mph (197 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
325i (170 hp)1987–1991Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)164 lb-ft (222 Nm)8.3 s135 mph (218 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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