1988 BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i MT
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- Photo: BMW E30 Cabrio front 20071016 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 3 Series Cabrio (E30) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 3 Series Cabrio (E30) in Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E30 Cabrio rear 20071016 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Canadian model 1987 BMW 325i cabriolet by Crashedmymomsw204drifting, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1988 BMW 3 Series Convertible 325i MT is a 168-hp 2.5-liter inline-6 convertible with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $33,320 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 168 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 164 lb-ft of torque at 4300 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The 3 Series Convertible measures 170.3 inches long on a 101.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,767 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,320 ($91,538 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L Inline-6 SOHC |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 168 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 164 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 12V |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Injection Type | Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-Trailing Arm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 5.5J x 14 |
| Wheels Rear | 5.5J x 14 |
| Tires Front | 195/65VR14 |
| Tires Rear | 195/65VR14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 170.3 in |
| Width | 64.8 in |
| Height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Front Track | 55.4 in |
| Rear Track | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,767 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1988 BMW 3 Series Convertible.
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