The second version of the 3 Series kicked off with the 318i in 1984. Some fans of the brand were disappointed with this version, because while its specs were similar to the car it replaced, its price tag was much higher. The unhappiness was put partly to rest with the introduction of the six-cylinder 325e, but its engine was tuned for fuel-saving, low-rpm operation. As a result, its performance was not what one might expect from a BMW six. A four-door was added to the lineup in 1985 and was greeted with a huge ho-hum by enthusiasts, but it extended the reach of the series to a different kind of customer.
In 1987, enthusiast drivers got the 3 Series car they had been pining for. The 325i, with a six-cylinder engine tuned for performance, burst on the scene with a 168-horsepower punch. But if the 1987 offering made enthusiasts smile, the new M3 for 1988 made them drool. The first of the 3 Series M cars, it sprinted out of the gate with 192 horsepower, a 141-mph top speed, and body panels that gave it a race-worthy look.
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