When the BMW 3 Series Coupé was launched in 1991, the BMW 325i Coupé was the sportiest version of the model series. The six-cylinder version with four valves for each cylinder generated 192 hp. There was a choice between a five-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission. The appearance of the preliminary top-of-the-range model is evident from the twin tailpipes and much more upscale basic equipment.