The second generation of BMW 3 Series, the E30, was introduced for the 1983 model year. One of the most well known generations of BMW 3 Series, the E30 featured variants such as the 316, 316i, 318i, 318is, 320i, 320is, 323i, 324d, 324td, 325, 325e, 325es, 325ix, 325is and the 325i. The E30 was also the first generation of the BMW 3 Series to feature the M3, along with its well known M3 Evolution and M3 Sport Evolution variants. Due to their well-known drivability,  many E30s were converted in Race Cars. Built until 1994, the E30 was phased out and replaced by the E36 3 Series.