BMW 325ci History
The 325ci was a step in the continued evolution of the 3-series of BMW. The car debuted for the 1987 model year as the German automaker's first true convertible and was one of several 325 packages available.
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Beginnings
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The 3-series began in 1977 in Europe and the second generation saw many more cars developed within BMW's E30 platform, or type of car. The second generation spanned the years 1984 to 1991. The E30 offered significant aerodynamic improvements and the car was generally sportier in design.
Time Frame
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The E30 platform reached its peak in 1987, when BMW abandoned the concept of reducing power and increasing gas mileage. Though the car is still thrifty with gas, power once again took priority. The 1987 325ci was BMW's first pure convertible.
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Considerations
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The 325 series drew praise as a step forward in sport-car performance. It could get to 60 miles per hour in 7.4 seconds and complete a quarter-mile in 15.6 seconds.
Identification
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In 1996, the 325i, equipped with a larger engine and sleeker design, morphed into the 328i. The 325ci convertible became the 328ci convertible.
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