BMW E30 Builds

The BMW E30 is an analogue icon, revered for its pure rear-wheel-drive soul and near-perfect balance. Whether it’s a DTM-inspired OEM+ restoration or a wild S54-swapped turbo monster, the E30 remains the definitive platform for automotive expression. From track-ready beasts to show-stopping stances. Discover the builds that prove this legend never goes out of style.

BMW 3 Series / M3 Generations

E211975-198218 buildsE301982-1994634 buildsE361990-200043 buildsE461997-200616 buildsE90/E91/E92/E932004-201225 buildsF30/F31/F34/F352011-20180 buildsF802014-20182 buildsG20/G21/G282018-20260 buildsG50/G51/NA02026-0 builds

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1000hp BMW E30 V8 by Cody Mullenaux

1000hp BMW E30 V8 by Cody Mullenaux

Engine SwapSEMA 2023Widebody
EngineV8 Chevrolet LSX
Power1,000 hp
WheelsForgeline SE3C 18x10 front
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BMW E30 "Frankenstein" by Tyrone

BMW E30 "Frankenstein" by Tyrone

Engine SwapShow CarWidebody
Engine5.7L V8 Chevrolet LS1
WheelsHeritage wheels custom 3 piece 17x9.5 et-35 front
PowertrainRebuilt LS1
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James Pumphrey's S54 Swapped BMW E30

James Pumphrey's S54 Swapped BMW E30

Engine SwapOEM+
Engine3.2L L6 S54B32
Power340 hp
Wheels16" BBS wheels
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Tube Chassis LS-Swaped BMW E30 by Cameron Cocalis

Tube Chassis LS-Swaped BMW E30 by Cameron Cocalis

Body SwapCustom BodyEngine Swap
WheelsCustom multi-spoke wheels
PowertrainTexas Speed LS-based engine
ChassisC6 Corvette suspension swap
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CAtuned BMW E30 Convertible

CAtuned BMW E30 Convertible

Show CarStanceWidebody
Wheelsrotiform 2pcs wheels
Powertrainspal electric fan
Chassisaccuair management
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V10-Swapped BMW E30 M3 by Renner

V10-Swapped BMW E30 M3 by Renner

Engine SwapRestomodSEMA 2022
Power625 hp
WheelsAero disc-style wheels with blue details
PowertrainBMW S85 V10 625 hp
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1989 BMW 325is by Manofied

1989 BMW 325is by Manofied

Engine SwapShow CarWidebody
Engine3.5L L6 M30
Power260 hp
Wheels17x10 BBS RS wheels
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930hp BMW E30

930hp BMW E30

Track
Power930 hp
PowertrainM50B30 Turbocharged
ChassisAir Suspension
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800hp Tic Tac DTM BMW E30

800hp Tic Tac DTM BMW E30

TrackWidebody
EngineL6 S52 Turbo
Power800 hp
WheelsBrixton Forged 18-inch
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1985 BMW E30 318i by Faruk Kugay

1985 BMW E30 318i by Faruk Kugay

TrackWidebody
Engine2.0L L4 Honda F20C
Power240 hp
WheelsRotiform IGS 17-inch
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S52 Turbo BMW E30

S52 Turbo BMW E30

Engine SwapSEMA 2019Track
EngineL6 S52 Turbo
WheelsVolk TE37 front
PowertrainTREMEC Magnum-F 6-speed manual transmission
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BMW M3 E30 Restomod by Redux

BMW M3 E30 Restomod by Redux

Restomod
EngineL4 S14
Power300 hp
WheelsDTM replica 18-inch wheels
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Scene Map

Engine Swap
Widebody
OEM+
Track
Stance
Race Car
Drift
Show Car
Drag
Custom Body

Widebody

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Widebody BMW E30

Widebody BMW E30

Widebody
ExteriorDL Customworks V1 widebody kit
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BMW E30 Widebody by Ace Customs

BMW E30 Widebody by Ace Customs

Engine SwapWidebody
Power227 hp
WheelsJapan Racing 17" narrow with Bridgestone semi slicks...
PowertrainSupercharged Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 engine
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Turbo BMW E30 Wagon

Turbo BMW E30 Wagon

Engine SwapShow CarWidebody
Engine2.0L L6 M20B20 Turbo
Power340 hp
WheelsBrixton Forged wheels
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S62 V8 BMW E30 Hillclimb Race Car

S62 V8 BMW E30 Hillclimb Race Car

Engine SwapRace CarWidebody
EngineV8 S62
Power470 hp
WheelsYokohama tires
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1989 Turbo BMW E30 Convertible

1989 Turbo BMW E30 Convertible

Widebody
EngineL6 M20 Turbo
WheelsBBS RS 15x9 front
PowertrainIHI turbocharger
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Stance

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BMW 325i Touring by Mike Hack

BMW 325i Touring by Mike Hack

Show CarStance
EngineL6 M20
WheelsCompomotive TH1780 wheels
Chassisair ride suspension
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Rocket Bunny 1986 BMW E30

Rocket Bunny 1986 BMW E30

StanceWidebody
WheelsSteelies wide wheels 9.5J
ExteriorPandem / Rocket Bunny Widebody Kit
InteriorRocket Bunny body kit
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1987 BMW E30 Baur TC2 by Paweł Świercz

1987 BMW E30 Baur TC2 by Paweł Świercz

Show CarStance
Wheelscustom three-piece wheels 16x9 front
Chassisair suspension
ExteriorVestatec front spoiler
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1989 BMW 325i by Mackenzie Ebbers

1989 BMW 325i by Mackenzie Ebbers

Show CarStance
Wheelsbbs rs wheels 16x8.5 et8 front, bbs rs wheels 16x9 e...
Chassisair lift performance suspension
Exterioris trunk spoiler
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1986 BMW E30 M3 by Nick Sahota

1986 BMW E30 M3 by Nick Sahota

Show CarStance
Engine3.2L L6 S54B32
Wheelscompomotive th 17x8 et15, yokohoma parada spec 2 215...
Chassisair lift performance line bags and struts, air lift...
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Track

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BMW E30 by Frank Brearley III

BMW E30 by Frank Brearley III

Track
Powertrainatl fuel cell
ChassisCAtuned coilovers
Interiorsamsonas shifter
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1987 BMW E30 M3 by Michel Willems

1987 BMW E30 M3 by Michel Willems

Track
WheelsAC Schnitzer 17-inch wheels
ChassisIntrax 1k2 coilovers
Exteriorcarbon fiber dash
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BMW E30 M3 by Eric Shaffer

BMW E30 M3 by Eric Shaffer

Track
WheelsBBS RS
PowertrainCoyne Performance exhaust
ExteriorKerscher front lip
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1988 "White Elephant" BMW E30 M3 by Yani Avrahami

1988 "White Elephant" BMW E30 M3 by Yani Avrahami

OEM+Track
Engine3.2L L6 S54B32
WheelsBBS LM 17 inch wheels
Powertrain6 speed manual transmission
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BMW E30 by Mikael Laukkanen

BMW E30 by Mikael Laukkanen

Show CarTrack
WheelsFuturas 17x10.5
ChassisStrongflex bushings
ExteriorM-Tech 2 body kit
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Drift

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Twin-Turbo M60 BMW E30

Twin-Turbo M60 BMW E30

DriftEngine Swap
Power600 hp
WheelsAftermarket black wheels
PowertrainBMW M60E40 V8
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Turbo 2JZ BMW E30 Drift Car

Turbo 2JZ BMW E30 Drift Car

DriftEngine Swap
Engine3.0L L6 Toyota 2JZ Turbo
Power700 hp
PowertrainGetrag V160 six-speed manual transmission
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S85 V10-Powered BMW E30 Drift Car

S85 V10-Powered BMW E30 Drift Car

Drift
PowertrainBMW S85 V10
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1.5JZ 600HP BMW E30 M3 Drift Car

1.5JZ 600HP BMW E30 M3 Drift Car

DriftEngine SwapWidebody
EngineL6 Toyota 1.5JZ
Power600 hp
PowertrainReinforced front and rear axles
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Turbo 4G63 BMW E30 Drift Car

Turbo 4G63 BMW E30 Drift Car

DriftEngine SwapWidebody
Engine2.0L L4 Mitsubishi 4G63
WheelsBronze multi-spoke wheels
PowertrainTurbocharger
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Builders

CAtunedCAtuned4 buildsAce CustomsAce Customs1 buildsManofiedManofied1 buildsReduxRedux1 buildsRennerRenner1 builds

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