One year after the new BMW 3 Series Sedan (E36) was launched, the new coupé was presented in the variants 318is, 320i and 325i in 1991. The extended and flattened engine hood created a very elegant and sporty profile. In 1995, two new six-cylinder models, BMW 323i and 328i, replaced the BMW 325i Coupé. The new 2.5 litre aluminium engine generated 170 hp and featured high performance combined with very good consumption.