Below is the BMW E30 production data for all models, including the M3. Production numbers are broken down by model, chassis, drive train, engine type, world market and E30 M3 variants. The E30 production data numbers have been cross checked with multiple sources. If you know of any errors, contact us in the footer. If you know of further breakdowns, such as by paint color, contact us in the footer. As more data is collected over time this page will get updated accordingly.
BMW E30 3 series production background:
The BMW E30 was manufactured from October 1982 through 1994. The BMW E30 was the first 3 series model to feature the M3 model, a Touring model, a production Cabriolet model as well as a four door model. Production took place in the Germany plants in both Munich and Regensburg as well as the Rosslyn plant in South Africa.
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BMW E30 Production Data Numbers:
| TOTAL: | 2,344,341 |
BY MODEL
| MODEL | UNITS MANUFACTURED |
| 316 | 126,659 |
| 316i | 385,294 |
| 318i | 556,679 |
| 318is | 41,234 |
| 320i | 461,479 |
| 320is | 3,745 |
| 323i | 98,483 |
| 324d | 76,039 |
| 324td | 28,904 |
| 325e | 152,000 |
| 325i | 352,993 |
| 325ix | 34,862 |
| M3 | 17,970 |
| Z1 | 8,000 |
| TOTAL: | 2,344,341 |
BY CHASSIS:
| CHASSIS | UNITS MANUFACTURED |
| Cabriolet | 143,371 |
| Roadster (Z1) | 8,000 |
| Sedan / Coupe | 2,089,266 |
| Touring | 103,704 |
BY ENGINE TYPE:
| ENGINE | UNITS MANUFACTURED |
| M10 | 653,159 |
| M20 | 1,107,817 |
| M21 | 104,943 |
| M40 | 404,674 |
| M42 | 52,033 |
| S14 | 21,715 |
BMW TRANSMISSION:
| TRANSMISSION | UNITS MANUFACTURED |
| Automatic | 419,529 |
| Manual | 1,924,812 |
BY DRIVE:
| DRIVE | UNITS MANUFACTURED |
| Rear Wheel | 2,309,479 |
| Four Wheel | 34,862 |
BY MARKET:
| MARKET | UNITS MANUFACTURED |
| Europe | 1,812,718 |
| North America | 396,649 |
| South Africa | 94,511 |
| Thailand | 20,631 |
| Indonesia | 6,334 |
| Malaysia | 2,771 |
| Uruguay | 432 |
| Miscellaneous | 10,295 |
BMW E30 M3 Production Data Numbers:
E30 M3 COUPE:
| SPEC | UNITS MANUFACTURED |
| North America (192hp) | 5,300 |
| Euro Spec - (197hp) | 5,187 |
| Euro Spec (195hp) | 4,591 |
| Euro Spec (215hp) | 1,506 |
| Euro Spec (235hp) | 600 |
| TOTAL: | 17,184 |
E30 M3 CABRIOLET:
| SPEC | UNITS MANUFACTURED |
| No Catalytic Converter | 136 |
| Catalytic Converter (195hp) | 174 |
| Catalytic Converter (215hp) | 476 |
| TOTAL: | 786 |
E30 M3 SPECIAL EDITIONS:
| SPEC | UNITS MANUFACTURED |
| Evolution I | 505 |
| Evolution II | 501 |
| Sport Evolution | 600 |
| Europa Meister 88 | 148 |
| Johnny Cecotto | 480 |
| Roberto Ravaglia | 25 |
| TOTAL: | 2,259 |
