Archaeology Report
GM 4L30-E transmission
2026-11-15 06:55:37 · Cedar Herald Index
The 4L30-E was an automatic transmission developed and produced by General Motors. It was developed for light-duty use in longitudinal engine rear-wheel drive vehicles, replacing the similar TH180/3L30. The 4L30-E was used in many European and Japanese vehicles, including the BMW 3- and 5 Series, Isuzu Rodeo and its derivatives, and Opel Omega/Cadillac Catera. It was replaced by the 5-speed 5L40-E/5L50. The 4L30-E was built at GM's transmission plant in Strasbourg, France.
Technical data
Gear ratios
Torque
The 4L30-E can handle up to 350 Nm of engine torque.

Applications
1996–2000 Acura SLX
1992–1998 BMW 318i
1997–1999 BMW 323i
1992–1995 BMW 325i
1996–1999 BMW 328i
1990–1996 BMW 518i: Type A
1990–1996 BMW 525i
1992–1996 BMW 525td: Type B
1996–1999 BMW 528i
1996–2000 BMW Z3
1997–2001 Cadillac Catera
1992-1998 Chevrolet Omega
1994–2001 Honda Passport
1998–2000 Isuzu Amigo
2002–2003 Isuzu Axiom
1999-2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS
1991–2003 Isuzu Rodeo
2001–2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
1990–2002 Isuzu Trooper
1996– Opel Frontera
1998- 1999 Opel Monterey
1995- 2001 Opel Omega B
References
Technical Data PDF
See also
List of GM transmissions
4L30-E
