These are standard specifications for the 1990 BMW 325, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual with Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1983 - 1991 |
| Price : | $24,650-$33,850 |
| Weight : | 2810 lbs | 1274.595 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2495 cc | 152.3 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 164 Ft-Lbs (222 NM) @ 4300 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 75 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Light Alloy |
| Electronic Port Fuel Injection | |
5 Manual with Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total BMW Production for 1990 : | 63,646 |
| 1990 BMW 325 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Mfr Report Date | 19830101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 93V015000 |
| Summary | THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE. |
| Consequence | VEHICLES OPERATED UNDER THIS INCREASED COOLING SYSTEMPRESSURE CONDITION CAN SUFFER DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF PARTS OF THE COOLING SYSTEMSUCH AS (1) LEAKAGE FROM A COOLANT HOSE, (2) LEAKAGE OF THE RADIATOR OREXPANSION TANK, (3) DISCONNECTION OF A HOSE FROM A PIPE OR A FITTING, AND (4)CRACKS IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAKAGE. IN SOME CASES,BOILING COOLANT CAN CONTACT THE LOWER RIGHT LEG OF THE DRIVER RESULTING INBURNS. ALSO, ESCAPING COOLANT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE VAPORFOGGING OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WINDOWS, REDUCING DRIVER VISIBILITY. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THERMOSTATIC BYPASS VALVE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO CONTROL COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN THE HEATER CORE. ALSO, A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP WILL BE INSTALLED, TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: COOLANT SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
| Mfr Report Date | 19880601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 94V066000 |
| Summary | FEED FUEL HOSES CAN HARDEN AND 'SET' OVER TIME, ALLOWING A SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING. THE CLAMP USED TO HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FITTING IS UNABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HARDENING OF THE FEED FUEL HOSE. |
| Consequence | FUEL SEEPAGE BETWEEN THE FEED FUEL HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING CAN RESULT IN FREE FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
| Remedy | A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE FITTINGS; METALLIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; MODELS 318I, 318SI, 318IC, 325I, 325IS, 325IX, 325IC, 525I, 535I, 735I AND 735IL.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE, OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
Data updated January 2023
1990 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,000 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $28,970 |
| Avg. Home : | $123,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.12 |
| Total Car Production : | 9,782,997 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1990 BMW 325?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1990 BMW 325? A: The 1990 BMW 325 has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1990 BMW 325? A: The 1990 BMW 325 has a length of 170.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1990 BMW 325? A: The 1990 BMW 325 has a width of 64.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1990 BMW 325 cost when new?A: The 1990 BMW 325 cost approximately $24,650 to $33,850 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1990 BMW 325? A: The 1990 BMW 325 was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, Convertible, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1990? A: BMW produced 63,646 automobiles in 1990.Q: What engine did the 1990 BMW 325 have? A: The engine powering the 1990 BMW 325 was a Inline 6 (2495 cc | 152.3 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 164 Ft-Lbs (222 NM) @ 4300 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1990 BMW 325 have? A: The 1990 BMW 325 had a 5 speed Manual with Overdrive gearbox.