Second-generation 3 Series (E30, 1984–1991)
1984–1991 (US)
The E30 is the 3 Series that became an icon. It broadened the range with a four-door sedan, a convertible, and the first Touring wagon, and it spawned the original E30 M3 — the 1986 homologation special built so BMW could race in Group A and DTM. The E30 is the most beloved and collectible classic 3 Series.
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1984–1991 (US)
Overview
The E30 is the 3 Series that became an icon. It broadened the range with a four-door sedan, a convertible, and the first Touring wagon, and it spawned the original E30 M3 — the 1986 homologation special built so BMW could race in Group A and DTM. The E30 is the most beloved and collectible classic 3 Series.
Milestones
Highlights
- Added four-door sedan, convertible, and the first Touring wagon body styles.
- Home of the original E30 M3 (1986), a four-cylinder homologation special.
- The most collectible classic-era 3 Series.
Model years in this generation