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

1993 BMW 325i E30 Convertible

BMW's preserved 1993 U.S. service roster identifies the 325i Convertible as a distinct chassis-and-engine configuration.

1993 BMW 3 Series E30 coupe, front three-quarter view
Exact 1993 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1993 BMW 3 Series E30 (51231833644).jpg” by Jones028 from Hong Kong / 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

This remains the E30/M20 convertible; do not merge its fitment with the E36/M50TU sedan or coupe.

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1993 BMW 3 Series: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
BMW 318i E36 Sedan1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticFour-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
BMW 318is E36 Coupe1.8-liter M42 DOHC inline-four (134 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E36 coupe
BMW 325i E36 Sedan2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticFour-door rear-wheel-drive E36 sedan
BMW 325is E36 Coupe2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E36 coupe
Current carBMW 325i E30 Convertible2.5-liter M20 SOHC inline-six (168 hp / 164 lb-ft)5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E30 convertible

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1993 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.

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Applicability stated
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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: 1993 · United States

    2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp) — 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: 1993 · 2.5-liter M50TU DOHC inline-six (189 hp) · 325i · 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 · 1993 BMW 325i/325is 2.5L gasoline — HP-2009 · checked

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    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: 1993 · 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 · 1993 BMW 325i/325is 2.5L gasoline — HP-2009 · checked

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Sources

  1. BMW — 1993 U.S. factory service-manual model, chassis, and engine roster (Operation CHARM mirror)

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