The BMW E30 3-Series is a legend for many reasons. Its racing success in the DTM racing series gave way to the first BMW M3. Even in standard trim, the E30 is a nimble, predictable, and characterful German icon. Learn about the BMW E30 in the archive below.
Anyone that owns a BMW E30 knows that the factory M20B25 2.5L, M20B27 2.7L, and M42 4-cylinder engines leave a lot to be desired in the horsepower department. While the factory engine options are certainly enough to get a 2600 lb BMW E30 going under its own weight, you won’t be winning any drag races….
The BMW E30 turned 40 years old this year. If you own one, you’ll know that age can be very unkind to these cars, especially as far as interior aesthetics are concerned. Nearly every E30 has a cracked dash and torn seats, even if they have been pampered and cared for. While a cracked dash…
The BMW E30 is one of those cars that has an indescribably magical aura surrounding it. By the time that the E30 chassis reached US shores in 1984, it had already been praised around Europe as THE premier German saloon car to have. In the subsequent decades, BMW would continue to produce the 3-Series with…
The BMW E30 chassis has been viewed as a highly capable platform for decades. Entire racing series’ revolving around the BMW E30 continue to this day, bolstered by aftermarket support. If you’ve never driven an E30, it is hard to explain their overall character. E30s have a special way of translating the road straight into…
