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1988 BMW 3 Series 325i Sport (E30) in Diamond Black (181) · Metallic, Carbonography print

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1988 BMW 3 Series 325i Sport (E30)

1988 BMW 3 Series 325i Sport (E30), in Diamond Black (181). The UK-market Sport featured the M-Technic body kit, limited-slip differential, and close-ratio

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Diamond Black (181) · Metallic Anthracite cloth · Cloth / Fabric

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PaintDiamond Black (181) · Metallic
InteriorAnthracite cloth · Cloth / Fabric

Production

Years produced1986–1991
Units madeapprox. 352,993 (all 325i variants)
Where builtMunich and Regensburg, Germany
Body styles2-door Saloon, 4-door Saloon

Engine

EngineM20B25 Inline-6
Displacement2,494 cc
Cylinders6
Valves12
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Power169 bhp (171 PS) @ 5,800 rpm
Torque164 lb ft (222 Nm) @ 4,300 rpm
FuelPetrol

Drivetrain & performance

Gearbox5-speed manual
Wheel driveRear-wheel drive
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive
Top speed135 mph (217 km/h)
0–62 mph8.3 seconds
0–60 mph7.5 seconds
¼ mile15.2 seconds
Economy (combined)32 mpg (8.8 l/100 km)

Chassis & dimensions

Brakes — front260 mm ventilated discs
Brakes — rear258 mm solid discs
Wheels15-inch BBS cross-spoke alloys
Tyres205/55 VR15
SuspensionM-Technic sport suspension (lowered 15 mm)
Kerb weight1,180 kg
Drag coefficient0.35
Length4,325 mm
Width1,645 mm
Height1,365 mm
Wheelbase2,570 mm

Pricing

Price new (1988)£17,450 · Not sold in the US
Estimated value now£25,000 – £45,000
In dollars$30,000 – $55,000

+101% vs new, at the midpoint. Values as at 7 November 2026. Basis: UK auction results and 2026 dealer listings.

The UK-market Sport featured the M-Technic body kit, limited-slip differential, and close-ratio

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Top speed108thof 123Power113thof 125Torque114thof 1230–62 mph109thof 121Weight24thof 125Power to weight107thof 125Worth today89thof 109Price new92ndof 109

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