The E30 was released at the end of November 1982, with series production beginning in October. Styled under Claus Luthe, it looked like the twin headlight E21 but had a revised suspension that tamed the oversteer of the earlier car. It was first built only as a two door saloon. The launch range used the carried over M10 four cylinder in the 316, the injected 318i, and the 320i and 323i with M20 six cylinder engines.
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manufactured by the German automaker BMW
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The E30 was produced in Munich, West Germany; Regensburg, West Germany; and Rosslyn, South Africa.
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The E30 was produced in Munich, West Germany; Regensburg, West Germany; and Rosslyn, South Africa.
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The E30 was produced in Munich, West Germany; Regensburg, West Germany; and Rosslyn, South Africa.
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released at the end of November 1982.
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released at the end of November 1982.
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Series production began in October 1982.
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At the launch of the E30 range in 1982, the 316 used a 1766 cc version of the M10 fed by a carburetor and producing 66 kW (90 PS).
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as well as being the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door saloon and wagon/estate body styles
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The model range included 2-door saloon (sometimes referred to as a coupé)
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The model range included 2-door saloon (sometimes referred to as a coupé) and convertible body styles
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the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door saloon and wagon/estate body styles
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manufactured by the German automaker BMW
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