The Automatic, Baur version of the E30 BMW 325i was introduced for the 1986 model year. It was a special version of the BMW E30 manufactured in collaboration with the German company Baur Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbau GmbH, known for converting vehicles into TopCabriolet (TC) configurations. This car was powered by BMW's M20B25 engine, which was a 2.5L inline six with an output of 168hp and 164 lb ft of torque. Drive from the engine was sent to the rear wheels via a 4 speed automatic transmission. Production of the Automatic-equipped, E30 BMW 325i Baur ended in 1991, although the model series would continue in the next generation 3 Series as the E36 BMW 325i.