BMW E90/E91/E92/E93 Knowledge Hub

Last Updated: 23.05.2026

The BMW 3 Series fifth generation spans four body codes: E90 (sedan), E91 (Touring estate), E92 (coupé), and E93 (convertible). Production ran from December 2004 through October 2013, with the sedan ending first in October 2011 and the coupé and convertible continuing until mid-2013. This was the last 3 Series to offer naturally aspirated inline-six engines alongside turbocharged variants, and the only generation where the M3 used a V8. All four body styles share a 2,760 mm wheelbase. For full chassis genealogy, see the BMW 3 Series (E90) Wikipedia article.

The sedan (E90) and Touring (E91) received their mid-cycle facelift in September 2008. BMW calls this the LCI, for Life Cycle Impulse. The coupé (E92) and convertible (E93) received their LCI for the 2011 model year. The update revised front and rear lighting, bumper trim, and introduced xDrive all-wheel drive as a factory option across several variants. Before the LCI, all-wheel drive models carried the "xi" or "xd" suffix; the "xDrive" naming standardised at the update. Body kit fitment at the front can be LCI-specific: pre-LCI and post-LCI bumpers differ in mounting geometry and light apertures on some kits. Confirm your build year before ordering.

The 335i is the variant most valued by the tuning community. Its N54 twin-turbo engine responds to software tuning with power gains far beyond the cost of the work. Stage 1 software on a stock N54 consistently produces 350 PS or more from a factory-rated 306 PS base. The N55 replaced the N54 in 2010 with a single twin-scroll turbocharger; both produce the same quoted output but the N54 remains the preferred base for high-power builds. At the other end is the M3's S65 V8: naturally aspirated, 4.0 litres, individual throttle bodies for each cylinder, 12.0:1 compression, 8,400 rpm redline, 420 PS and 400 Nm. The S65 won the International Engine of the Year award in its displacement class every year from 2008 to 2012. It is the only generation of M3 to use a V8, and BMW has not repeated the format since.

The E92 coupé is the primary body kit platform in this family. Wide-body kits for the E90 sedan also exist, including WTCC-inspired overfender designs referencing the 320si homologation car produced in 2,600 units for the 2006–2009 World Touring Car Championship. The E91 Touring sees the least demand for body kit work, but the shared front-end structure means front bumpers, bonnet aero, and side skirts designed for E90/E91 also fit the Touring. E90 and E91 share front-end geometry but not rear quarter panels. E92 and E93 share a different front-end with each other but differ significantly from E90/E91 at the rear. All four body codes require their own rear bumper and rear arch parts. Order by body code and confirm the specific parts list before purchasing.

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Chassis
E90
Sedan, 4-door · Dec 2004–Oct 2011
Chassis
E91
Touring estate, 5-door · Sep 2005–May 2012
Chassis
E92 / E93
Coupé + Convertible · Jun 2006–Oct 2013
Wheelbase
2,760 mm
108.7 in, shared across all four body codes
Platform
RWD / xDrive
RWD standard; xDrive AWD from LCI (Sep 2008)
M3 engine
S65 V8
4.0L N/A V8, 420 PS, 400 Nm, 8,400 rpm redline
Top petrol engine
335i N54
3.0L twin-turbo inline-6, 306 PS, 400 Nm
Top diesel engine
335d
3.0L bi-turbo inline-6, 286 PS, 580 Nm
Production run
2004–2013
9 years across four body styles; succeeded by F30/F32

Technical specs by body code

All kits on this page are made for the variants listed below. E90 and E91 share front-end geometry but not rear quarter panels. E92 and E93 share a different front end with each other but differ from E90/E91 at the rear. Some kits are LCI-specific at the front bumper: check whether a kit covers pre-LCI, post-LCI, or both before ordering. See also the fitment guide →

CodeBodyYearsEngine PowerTorqueWeightGearboxKits
E90 Sedan, 4-door, wheelbase 2,760 mm, Dec 2004–Oct 2011
E90 316iSedan, 4-door2006–20111.6L I4 N/A, N45/N43 116–122 PS150–160 Nm~1,425 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E90 318iSedan, 4-door2005–20122.0L I4 N/A, N46/N43 129–143 PS180–190 Nm~1,450 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E90 320iSedan, 4-door2005–20122.0L I4 N/A, N46/N43 150–170 PS200–210 Nm~1,465 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E90 325iSedan, 4-door2005–20072.5L I6 N/A, N52B25 218 PS250 Nm~1,510 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E90 328iSedan, 4-door2006–20113.0L I6 N/A, N52B30 234 PS271 Nm~1,520 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E90 330iSedan, 4-door2005–20113.0L I6 N/A, N52B30 258–272 PS298–315 Nm~1,540 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E90 335iSedan, 4-door2006–20123.0L I6 Turbo, N54/N55 306 PS400 Nm~1,570 kg6MT / 6AT / DCT FRP Carbon
E90 M3Sedan, 4-door2008–20114.0L V8 N/A, S65B40 420 PS400 Nm1,690 kg6MT / DCT FRP Carbon
E90 318dSedan, 4-door2005–20122.0L I4 diesel, M47/N47 122–143 PS280–320 Nm~1,500 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E90 320dSedan, 4-door2005–20112.0L I4 diesel, M47/N47 163–184 PS340–380 Nm~1,510 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E90 325dSedan, 4-door2006–20123.0L I6 diesel, M57/N57 197–204 PS400–430 Nm~1,570 kg6AT FRP Carbon
E90 330dSedan, 4-door2005–20123.0L I6 diesel, M57/N57 231–245 PS500–520 Nm~1,580 kg6AT FRP Carbon
E90 335dSedan, 4-door2006–20113.0L I6 bi-turbo diesel, M57 TOP 286 PS580 Nm~1,610 kg6AT FRP Carbon
E91 Touring, 5-door estate, wheelbase 2,760 mm, Sep 2005–May 2012, shares front-end geometry with E90
E91 318iTouring, 5-door2005–20122.0L I4 N/A, N46/N43 129–143 PS180–190 Nm~1,530 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E91 320iTouring, 5-door2005–20122.0L I4 N/A, N46/N43 150–170 PS200–210 Nm~1,545 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E91 325iTouring, 5-door2005–20072.5L I6 N/A, N52B25 218 PS250 Nm~1,590 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E91 330iTouring, 5-door2005–20123.0L I6 N/A, N52B30 258–272 PS298–315 Nm~1,610 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E91 335iTouring, 5-door2007–20123.0L I6 Turbo, N54/N55 306 PS400 Nm~1,640 kg6AT FRP
E91 320dTouring, 5-door2005–20122.0L I4 diesel, M47/N47 163–184 PS340–380 Nm~1,590 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E91 330dTouring, 5-door2005–20123.0L I6 diesel, M57/N57 231–245 PS500–520 Nm~1,660 kg6AT FRP
E92 Coupé, 2-door, wheelbase 2,760 mm, Jun 2006–Jun 2013, shares front-end geometry with E93
E92 320iCoupé, 2-door2006–20132.0L I4 N/A, N46/N43 150–170 PS200–210 Nm~1,480 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E92 325iCoupé, 2-door2006–20072.5L I6 N/A, N52B25 218 PS250 Nm~1,530 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E92 328iCoupé, 2-door2006–20133.0L I6 N/A, N52B30 234 PS271 Nm~1,535 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E92 330iCoupé, 2-door2006–20133.0L I6 N/A, N52B30 258–272 PS298–315 Nm~1,555 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E92 335iCoupé, 2-door2006–20133.0L I6 Turbo, N54/N55 306 PS400 Nm~1,580 kg6MT / 6AT / DCT FRP Carbon
E92 335isCoupé, 2-door2011–20123.0L I6 Turbo uprated, N54B30T0 326 PS440 Nm~1,590 kg6MT / DCT FRP Carbon
E92 M3Coupé, 2-door2007–20134.0L V8 N/A, S65B40 420 PS400 Nm1,675 kg6MT / DCT FRP Carbon
E92 M3 GTSCoupé, 2-door20104.4L V8 N/A, S65B44 450 PS440 Nm~1,530 kgDCT Carbon
E92 320dCoupé, 2-door2006–20132.0L I4 diesel, N47 163–184 PS340–380 Nm~1,520 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E92 325dCoupé, 2-door2007–20133.0L I6 diesel, M57/N57 197–204 PS400–430 Nm~1,585 kg6AT FRP Carbon
E92 330dCoupé, 2-door2007–20133.0L I6 diesel, M57/N57 231–245 PS500–520 Nm~1,595 kg6AT FRP Carbon
E93 Convertible, 2-door hardtop cabriolet, wheelbase 2,760 mm, Dec 2006–Oct 2013, shares front-end geometry with E92
E93 320iConvertible, 2-door2007–20132.0L I4 N/A, N43 150–170 PS200–210 Nm~1,640 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E93 325iConvertible, 2-door2007–20082.5L I6 N/A, N52B25 218 PS250 Nm~1,690 kg6MT / 6AT FRP
E93 328iConvertible, 2-door2007–20133.0L I6 N/A, N52B30 234 PS271 Nm~1,700 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E93 330iConvertible, 2-door2007–20133.0L I6 N/A, N52B30 258–272 PS298–315 Nm~1,720 kg6MT / 6AT FRP Carbon
E93 335iConvertible, 2-door2007–20133.0L I6 Turbo, N54/N55 306 PS400 Nm~1,740 kg6AT / DCT FRP Carbon
E93 335isConvertible, 2-door2011–20133.0L I6 Turbo uprated, N54B30T0 326 PS440 Nm~1,750 kgDCT FRP Carbon
E93 M3Convertible, 2-door2008–20134.0L V8 N/A, S65B40 420 PS400 Nm1,810 kg6MT / DCT FRP Carbon
E93 320dConvertible, 2-door2009–20132.0L I4 diesel, N47 163–184 PS340–380 Nm~1,680 kg6MT / 6AT FRP

* Weight figures marked ~ are estimated from published kerb weight ranges; BMW did not publish a single official figure for all market variants. E92 M3 GTS carries carbon fibre body panels from factory; no FRP kit is produced for that variant. Engine codes per BMW 3 Series (E90) Wikipedia. For a full breakdown of FRP and carbon fibre properties, see the FRP vs carbon fibre body kits guide. Confirm LCI vs pre-LCI build year for front bumper kits before ordering.

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External references we rely on

Independent sources for chassis data, engine specifications, composite engineering, and refinish standards. These are the references behind the technical claims on this page.

Wikipedia
BMW 3 Series (E90)
Full chassis genealogy, body code production dates, engine code tables, and weight figures for all E90/E91/E92/E93 variants. The primary open reference for E9X platform data used on this page.
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Wikipedia
BMW S65 engine
Architecture, displacement variants (S65B40 and S65B44), power output, torque, redline, compression ratio, and applications across E90/E92/E93 M3 and the M3 GTS and CRT. Source for all M3 engine data on this page.
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BMW M GmbH
BMW M3 E90, E92 and E93 — Official Archive
Factory overview of the fourth-generation M3, covering the S65 V8, all three body styles, production context, and the performance specification used to position the car against contemporary competitors.
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ASM International
Structural Composite Materials (Campbell, 2010)
Industry reference for FRP and CFRP lay-up processes, resin systems, and mechanical properties. Source for weight comparison data used in the material guides linked from this page.
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I-CAR
Refinish Technology Program
Industry standard for composite panel repair, flex additive ratios, and primer preparation procedures. Referenced in the installation and painting guides linked from this hub.
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PPG Refinish
Deltron Flex Additive Technical Data Sheet
Manufacturer specification for flex additive concentration ranges in primer and topcoat systems applied to FRP body panels. Basis for the 10–15% colour coat and 5–10% clear coat ratios stated in the FAQ.
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Owner's Manuals

E90/E91/E92/E93 Reference & Owner's Manuals

Official BMW US-market owner's manuals covering all four body codes across model years 2005 through 2009. "SportsWagon" is the US name for the E91 Touring. The "xi" suffix designates xDrive AWD. All documents are in English.

Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual — 2005 BMW 330i Sedan with iDrive (E90)
Factory owner's manual for the 2005 model year E90 330i sedan equipped with iDrive. The 330i uses the 3.0-litre N52B30 naturally aspirated inline-six producing 258 PS. Rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.
E90 330i N52B30 2005 iDrive
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Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual — 2006 BMW 325i Sedan without iDrive (E90)
Factory owner's manual for the 2006 model year E90 325i sedan, base trim without iDrive. The 325i uses the 2.5-litre N52B25 naturally aspirated inline-six producing 218 PS. Rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.
E90 325i N52B25 2006 no iDrive
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Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual — 2006 BMW 325xi Sedan with iDrive (E90 xDrive)
Factory owner's manual for the 2006 model year E90 325xi sedan, xDrive all-wheel drive variant with iDrive. The "xi" suffix is the pre-LCI naming for BMW's xDrive system, later standardised as "xDrive" at the September 2008 LCI update.
E90 325xi xDrive 2006 iDrive
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Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual — 2006 BMW 325xiT (E91 Touring xDrive)
Factory owner's manual for the 2006 model year E91 Touring estate, sold in the US market as the 325xiT (xi = xDrive AWD, T = Touring estate body). The E91 shares front-end geometry with the E90 sedan but uses a unique rear bodywork structure.
E91 325xi Touring xDrive 2006
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Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual — 2007 BMW 3 Series Coupé (E92)
Factory owner's manual for the 2007 model year E92 coupé, the launch year of the two-door body. Covers 328i and 335i variants, the latter introducing the N54B30 twin-turbo inline-six. The E92 shares front-end geometry with the E93 convertible but differs from the E90/E91 sedan and Touring at the rear.
E92 328i 335i Coupé 2007
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Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual — 2008 BMW 3 Series Coupé and Convertible (E92 + E93)
Combined factory owner's manual for the 2008 model year E92 coupé and E93 hardtop convertible. This is the first model year of the E93 retractable hardtop convertible. Both body codes share front-end geometry; the E93 carries its body-specific rear structure due to the retractable roof mechanism.
E92 E93 Coupé Convertible 2008
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Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual — 2008 BMW 3 Series Sedan and SportsWagon (E90 + E91)
Combined factory owner's manual for the 2008 model year E90 sedan and E91 SportsWagon (the US-market name for the Touring estate). This is the last pre-LCI model year for both body codes; the September 2008 LCI update revised front and rear lighting and introduced the xDrive naming standard.
E90 E91 Sedan SportsWagon 2008
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Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual — 2009 BMW 3 Series Coupé and Convertible with iDrive (E92 + E93)
Combined factory owner's manual for the 2009 model year E92 coupé and E93 convertible equipped with iDrive. Covers post-update iDrive controller and the variant range carrying the N54 twin-turbo at the 335i level, ahead of the 2011 model year LCI for the coupé and convertible bodies.
E92 E93 Coupé Convertible 2009 iDrive
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Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual — 2009 BMW 3 Series Sedan and SportsWagon with iDrive (E90 + E91)
Combined factory owner's manual for the 2009 model year E90 sedan and E91 SportsWagon with iDrive. This is the first model year after the September 2008 LCI update, which revised front and rear lighting, bumper trim, and standardised the xDrive naming convention across all-wheel drive variants.
E90 E91 Sedan SportsWagon 2009 iDrive post-LCI
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