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1985 BMW 3 Series Sedan 318i AT

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1985 BMW 3 Series Sedan – exterior Unverified
Photo: BMW 3 Series (E30), Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E30 sedan (E30, 1985–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: BMW 3 Series (E30), Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Techno-Classica 2025, Essen (P1046046) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: BMW, Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9200) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Swoop to the Rear (53520063404) by crudmucosa, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: BMW E30 Racetrim Cockpit by KarleHorn, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1985 BMW 3 Series Sedan 318i AT is a 101-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $17,220 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.

It makes 101 horsepower at 5,800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).

The 3 Series Sedan measures 170.3 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,220 ($52,012 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.8L Inline-4 SOHC
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower101 hp @ 5,800 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC 8V
Injection TypeBosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined21 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionSemi-Trailing Arm
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.3 in
Width64.8 in
Height54.3 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Front Track55.4 in
Rear Track55.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

No NHTSA data available for the 1985 BMW 3 Series Sedan.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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