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it was '88 & only had 1000 more rpm's & 6 more horses at peak.... torque remained the same
1988
In it's final year of production, the '88 325 receives a 325i cylinder head, exhaust system, and engine management control (Motronic 1.1) as well as special pistons, (lowering compression to 8.8:1), a slightly larger intake manifold and a revised valve cover. These changes bump up the eta's power rating slightly (to 127) and a 6000 RPM tachometer is fitted. The coolant expansion tank is shifted to the driver side and a shorter sensor is fitted, the idle control valve is moved to the air flow meter boot, the oxygen sensor is rerouted to the engine bay, a new oil dipstick and fuel cap are used, the radiator is changed, and the fuel tank is enlarged to 16.5 gallons. On the inside, the window regulator is redesigned (after 2/88) and the manual override is deleted. The external fader switch disappears, the hazard switch is revised and swaps positions with the defrost switch, and the power window circuit breaker is also moved onto the center console. The instrument cluster idiot lights are revised with slightly larger lettering and "BRAKE FLUID" replacing "BRAKE". On the rear shelf, the center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) becomes more aerodynamic despite not being exposed to high amounts of drag. The door panels are also revised with the textured ribbing no longer used. 1988 model year cars also receive a cosmetic upgrade that include shorter aluminum bumpers, revised front valance with integrated foglights, a lower rear apron, larger rear taillights with horizontally mounted reverse lights, and a lower rear fender line.
1988
In it's final year of production, the '88 325 receives a 325i cylinder head, exhaust system, and engine management control (Motronic 1.1) as well as special pistons, (lowering compression to 8.8:1), a slightly larger intake manifold and a revised valve cover. These changes bump up the eta's power rating slightly (to 127) and a 6000 RPM tachometer is fitted. The coolant expansion tank is shifted to the driver side and a shorter sensor is fitted, the idle control valve is moved to the air flow meter boot, the oxygen sensor is rerouted to the engine bay, a new oil dipstick and fuel cap are used, the radiator is changed, and the fuel tank is enlarged to 16.5 gallons. On the inside, the window regulator is redesigned (after 2/88) and the manual override is deleted. The external fader switch disappears, the hazard switch is revised and swaps positions with the defrost switch, and the power window circuit breaker is also moved onto the center console. The instrument cluster idiot lights are revised with slightly larger lettering and "BRAKE FLUID" replacing "BRAKE". On the rear shelf, the center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) becomes more aerodynamic despite not being exposed to high amounts of drag. The door panels are also revised with the textured ribbing no longer used. 1988 model year cars also receive a cosmetic upgrade that include shorter aluminum bumpers, revised front valance with integrated foglights, a lower rear apron, larger rear taillights with horizontally mounted reverse lights, and a lower rear fender line.
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i'm sure there were a whole number of reasons BMW decided to discontinue the 325/325e/325eS. just business as usual
btw, that info was found at www.strictlyeta.net ... awesome website for any e30 enthusiast
btw, that info was found at www.strictlyeta.net ... awesome website for any e30 enthusiast