BMW's E30 type 3 series came with several mechanical improvements and aesthetic updates in the 1980s. High-end engines offer included the 325i, which went into production in September 1985. This saloon car, available with both two and four doors, was equipped with a 2494cc 4-cylinder engine developing 171 BHP. The car remained in production until May 1991 and a four-wheel drive version, called the 325 iX, was also available.