The Automatic, Convertible version of the E30 BMW 325i was introduced for the 1986 model year. These convertibles were powered by BMW's M20B25 engine, which was a 2.5L inline six with an output of 168hp. Drive from the engine was sent to the rear wheels via a 4 speed automatic transmission. Production of the Automatic-equipped, E30 BMW 325i Convertible lasted until 1993, although the model series would continue in the next generation 3 Series as the E36 BMW 325i.