Two-door rear-wheel-drive homologation sedan · 2.3-liter S14 four-cylinder (192 hp)

1989 BMW M3 Two-Door


BMW's 1989 U.S. records identify the M3 two door as a distinct E30 configuration.

1989 BMW 3 Series E30 Touring, front three-quarter view
Exact 1989 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1988-1989 BMW 3 Series Touring (52364080417).jpg” by Kieran White from Manchester, England / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
M3
Body style
Two-door rear-wheel-drive homologation sedan
Engine
2.3-liter S14 four-cylinder (192 hp)
Transmission
5-speed manual

The U.S. E30 M3 remains the 192-hp, manual-only homologation model rather than an appearance package.

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1989 BMW 3 Series: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
BMW 325i Two-Door2.5-liter fuel-injected inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
BMW 325i Four-Door2.5-liter fuel-injected inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticFour-door rear-wheel-drive sedan
BMW 325is Two-Door2.5-liter fuel-injected inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive sport sedan
BMW 325i Convertible2.5-liter fuel-injected inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive convertible
BMW 325iX Two-Door2.5-liter fuel-injected inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door all-wheel-drive sedan
BMW 325iX Four-Door2.5-liter fuel-injected inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticFour-door all-wheel-drive sedan
Current carBMW M3 Two-Door2.3-liter S14 four-cylinder (192 hp)5-speed manualTwo-door rear-wheel-drive homologation sedan

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Service topics
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Scheduled topics
0
Applicability stated
1
Exact references
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  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1989 · United States

    2.3-liter S14 four-cylinder (192 hp) — K&N HP-1002

    K&N HP-1002

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1989 · 2.3-liter S14 four-cylinder (192 hp) · M3 · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW M3 replacement oil-filter catalog · 1989 BMW M3 2.3L gasoline — HP-1002 · checked

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Sources

  1. BMW — 1989 U.S. factory service-manual model and engine roster (Operation CHARM mirror)
  2. BMW of North America — 325iX U.S. all-wheel-drive introduction history
  3. BMW of North America — first-generation U.S. M3 history and specification

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