BMW E30, Body
M3
| Body brand | E30 |
| Body type | coupe |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm | 4346 x 1680 x 1370 |
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2,562 mm |
| Weight | 1,200 kg |
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Steering wheel | Left |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, on oblique levers |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Z1
| Body brand | E30 |
| Body type | open body |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm | 3921 x 1690 x 1277 |
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,447 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.000 m |
| Front track width | 1,456 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,470 mm |
| Weight | 1,250 kg |
| Fuel tank volume | 55 l |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Steering wheel | Left |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
| Front tires | 225/45 R16 |
| Rear tires | 225/45 R16 |