Owning A Classic BMW E30 - 1989 BMW 318i Touring Car Review
Will shows us his 1989 BMW E30 3 Series 318i Touring. A standard car review explaining his car such as the faults and drivability along with the history of the BMW 3 series in relation to his car briefly touching on the E30 M3. An absolute classic estate with the car being now 33 years old. Will takes us through his current work that’s been done to the car as well as future work and renovations he plans on doing to his BMW. A great machine and one he is wanting to show off as he drives through the countryside and onto the motorway with this car. Feedback appreciated 👍
The BMW E30 is the second generation of BMW 3 Series, which was produced from 1982 to 1994 and replaced the E21 3 Series. The model range included 2-door coupe and convertible body styles, as well as being the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door sedan and wagon/estate body styles. It was powered by four-cylinder petrol, six-cylinder petrol and six-cylinder diesel engines, the latter a first for the 3 Series. The E30 325iX model was the first BMW to have all-wheel drive
Overview :
Production -
1982–1994
Assembly -
West Germany: Munich; Regensburg
South Africa: Rosslyn
Designer -
Claus Luthe, Boyke Boyer
Body and chassis :
Class -
Compact executive car (D)
Body style -
2/4-door sedan
2-door convertible
5-door wagon
Layout -
Rear-wheel drive
All-wheel drive (325iX only)
Powertrain :
Engine -
petrol:
1.6-1.8 L M10 I4
1.6-1.8 L M40 I4
1.8 L M42 16v I4
2.0-2.5 L S14 I4
2.0-2.7 L M20 I6
diesel:
2.4 L M21 I6
Transmission -
4-speed manual
5-speed manual
3-speed ZF 3HP automatic
4-speed ZF 4HP automatic
Dimensions :
Wheelbase -
2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length -
4,320–4,460 mm (170.1–175.6 in)
Width -
1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Height -
1,360–1,400 mm (53.5–55.1 in)
Curb weight -
1,080–1,200 kg (2,380–2,650 lb)
The first BMW M3 model was built on the E30 platform and was powered by the high-revving BMW S14 four-cylinder petrol engine, which produced 175 kW (235 bhp) in its final iteration. The BMW Z1 roadster was also based on the E30 platform. Following the launch of the E36 3 Series in 1990, the E30 began to be phased out
In addition to the two-door sedan and Baur convertible body styles of its E21 predecessors, the E30 later also became available as a four-door sedan and five-door station wagon (marketed as "Touring").
The Touring body style began life as a prototype built by BMW engineer Max Reisböck in his friend's garage in 1984 and began production in 1987. The factory convertible version began production in 1985, with the Baur convertible conversions remaining available alongside it
Development of the E30 3 Series began in July 1976, with styling being developed under chief designer Claus Luthe with exterior styling led by Boyke Boyer. In 1978, the final design was approved, with design freeze (cubing process) being completed in 1979. BMW's launch film for the E30 shows the design process including Computer-aided design (CAD), crash testing and wind-tunnel testing. The car was released at the end of November 1982.
Externally, the E30's appearance is very similar to twin headlight versions of its E21 predecessor, however there are various detail changes in styling to the E30. Major differences to the E21 include the interior and a revised suspension, the latter to reduce the oversteer for which the E21 was criticised
At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1987, BMW introduced a major update to the E30 (often called Series 2). The changes to the lineup were the addition of the Touring (station wagon) variant and removal of the 325e model. The 1987 update models remained largely unchanged until the end of production, with the addition of the 318is model in 1989.
External styling changes included redesigned rear lights, front bumper and a reduction in the amount of chrome trim.[16] The four-cylinder engine was upgraded from the BMW M10 to the BMW M40 and various other mechanical changes were made. Rust protection was improved with the update
Initially, the E30 used carryover four-cylinder (M10) and six-cylinder (M20) petrol engines from its E21 predecessor. Over the production run, new families of four-cylinder petrol engines were introduced and the six-cylinder engine received various upgrades. A six-cylinder diesel engine was introduced, in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms
Production of the E30 began to wind down in 1990, due to the introduction of the E36 3 Series coupé models. Sedan production concluded on April 30, 1991, at Regensburg. Other variants were phased out gradually, until the final E30 model, a Touring, was produced in 1994, and sold as a 1995 model year
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