The BMW E30 was introduced to the US market in 1983 and would continue in production until 1985. Power for the 318 was a 1.8-liter four-cylinder motor mated to either a five-speed manual or optional three-speed automatic gearbox. Pricing for the 1984 BMW 318 was $16,425.
The three-series was introduced as a replacement for the popular BMW 2002. The first three-series, internally referred to as the E21, rolled off the production line on May 2, 1975 and was an instant success. The first year, BMW M3 E30 worldwide production of vehicles neared 221,300, an increase of almost 37,000 vehicles from the prior year. In 1977 the three-series was available for sale in the United States, bringing production even higher.
The 320i borrowed many of the style cues from the BMW 2002 such as the distinctive forward-leaning grille. Both were two-door sedans but the 320i had a slightly wider stance and was 1.5 inches longer. Disc brakes were placed on the front while the rear had drums. The BMW M3 E30 suspension was MacPherson struts in the front and trailing arm in the back. Under the hood sat a 2.0-liter Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injected inline four capable of producing 110 horsepower. The Getrag four-speed manual gearbox was standard but a ZF three-speed automatic was optional.
In 1980, the engine decreased in size to 1.8 liters. To cope with emission regulations, a three-way catalyst was adapted to the vehicle; however, this reduced the horsepower rating to 100. At the close of 1983 the E21 production ceased to make room for the next-generation 3-series, the BMW M3 E30. The BMW M3 E30 brought with it many improvements in styling and mechanical features, but it also cost nearly twice as much as the vehicle it replaced.
To make the most of aerodynamics, the BMW M3 E30 grille became less angled and the hood sloped slowly from the front of the vehicle to the windshield. The wheelbase and length were nearly identical to its predecessor. The BMW M3 E30 engine was the 1.8-liter fuel-injected four cylinder producing 101 horsepower.
The BMW M3 E30 was a two-door sedan introduced in 1984. The 325e quickly followed bringing with it a 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder engine borrowed from the 528e. With 121 horsepower the vehicle could accelerate from zero to sixty in just under nine seconds and reach the quarter-mile in 16.6 seconds. The BMW M3 E30 vehicle was sporty but it was tailored to the economic conditions at the time. The BMW M3 E30 oil embargo and surging gas prices made the three-series an excellent option. With their potent engines and fuel-efficient gearing, the vehicles were able to comply with the concerns of many motorists.
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