Car Model History

Two-door rear-wheel-drive E30 convertible · 2.5-liter M20 SOHC inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)

1992 BMW 325i E30 Convertible

The M20-powered E30 325i Convertible remained a distinct 1992 model during the E30/E36 overlap.

1992 BMW 320i E36 sedan, front three-quarter view
Exact 1992 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1992 BMW 320i (15538594776).jpg” by Charlie from United Kingdom / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
325i Convertible
Body style
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E30 convertible
Engine
2.5-liter M20 SOHC inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)
Transmission
5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic

The chassis generation and engine family are part of the fitment boundary; do not merge E30 convertible parts with E36 sedan/coupe parts.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1992 BMW 325i E30 Convertible. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
1
Factory intervals
0
Fitment-scoped
1
Exact references
1

Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1992 · United States

    2.5-liter M20 SOHC inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft) — K&N HP-2009

    K&N HP-2009

    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: 1992 · 2.5-liter M20 SOHC inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft) · 325i Convertible · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW 325i replacement oil-filter catalog · 1992 BMW 325i/325is 2.5L gasoline — HP-2009 · checked

    Verified ordering references

Sources

  1. BMW — 1992 U.S. factory service-manual model, chassis, and engine roster (Operation CHARM mirror)
  2. BMW of North America — 1991 U.S. 318i reintroduction, engine output, and pricing history

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