BMW
BMW 3 Series E30/2 Facelift (1987–1994) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 2
1982 - 1994
E30/2
Cabriolet
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Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 318i Automatic | 5 | 113 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 320i Automatic | 5 | 129 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 325iX Automatic | 5 | 171 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
BMW 3 Series E30/2 Facelift overview
The BMW 3 Series (E30/2 Facelift) is the 2nd generation of the 3 Series, built from 1987 to 1994. It is offered as a Cabriolet with 9 engines (diesel, petrol), from 86 HP to 170 HP. The 320i (129 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 s, reaches a top speed of 195 km/h and is 4450 mm long.
How much horsepower does the BMW 3 Series have?
The BMW 3 Series (E30/2 Facelift) has 86 HP to 170 HP, depending on the engine: 2.4 M21 (86 HP), 1.6 M40 (99 HP), 1.6 M40 (102 HP), 1.8 M40 (113 HP), 2.4 M21 (115 HP), 1.8 Sohc (115 HP), 2.0 M20 (129 HP), 1.8 M42 (136 HP), 2.5 M20 (170 HP).
What engines are available for the BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is available with 9 engines: 2.4 M21 (86 HP, diesel), 1.6 M40 (99 HP, petrol), 1.6 M40 (102 HP, petrol), 1.8 M40 (113 HP, petrol), 2.4 M21 (115 HP, diesel), 1.8 Sohc (115 HP, petrol), 2.0 M20 (129 HP, petrol), 1.8 M42 (136 HP, petrol), 2.5 M20 (170 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series is 4450 mm long, 1645 mm wide, 1370 mm tall, with a 2570 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the BMW 3 Series?
The BMW 3 Series 320i (129 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 s and has a top speed of 195 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | BMW 3 Series Convertible E30 facelift |
|---|---|
| Year | 1987–1994 |
| Platform | BMW E30 |
| Variant | 320i (129 Hp) |
| Body type | cabriolet |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Power & torque
| Power | 129 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 164 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 4300 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 195 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s |
| 0–62 mph | 11.5 s |
Engine
| Engine code | M20B20 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1991 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 4.3 L |
| Coolant | 10.5 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | 260 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | getrag |
Dimensions
| Length | 4450 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1645 mm |
| Height | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm |
| Front track | 1405 mm |
| Rear track | 1415 mm |
| Boot space | 312 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1280 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1680 kg |
| Max load | 400 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 9.5 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 13.0 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 62.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Coil Spring |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 195/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims | 14 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 9.9 kg/Hp, 100.8 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.1 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1987 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1994 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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