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BMW M3 E30 320is European Spec

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Location: Lompoc, California, United States
Condition: Used
Make: BMW
Model: M3
SubModel: E30
Type: Coupe
Trim: 320is
Year: 1988
Mileage: 91,900
VIN: WBAAK950902801250
Color: Gray
Engine size: S14
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear

1988 BMW M3 E30 Description

Imported from Germany, his 1988 Italian/Portuguese BMW M3 will quite possibly be the third to have ever reached the United States of America (BMW M Registry).
Full description:
An iconic BMW E30 M3 320is with true motorsport pedigree and history
European VIN# maybe verified at BMW M Registry
Flawless inspection through US Customs and SELLING AS IS
MODEL HISTORY
Exclusively produced for the Italian and Portuguese markets the 320is was manufactured by BMW Motorsport to take advantage of the reduced taxes in those countries for cars that displace two liters or less. It is powered by the same four cylinder S14 engine but produces 192bhp at 6900rpm opposed to 200bhp at 6750rpm for the regular M3. With a shorter stroke down to 2 liters (from 2.3) although lower powered and with less torque compared to the 2.3 M3 engine, erformance is not hugely different due to lower weight, ower final drive gear ratio and lower capacity, nfact its faster! The M3 dogleg gear box was also used in these models. Only 2542 units were produced compared to 18204 units of all M3 variants. (BMW M Registry).
EQUIPMENT
Complete M-Technic II aero package, hadowline window trim, ront airdam, achometer with integrated oil temperature gauge, ower mirrors, entral locking, ower front windows, ap lights in the rear view mirror, eather shift knob, ir conditioning, nterior headlight adjustment, lectric clock. Racing Extras Summary: FIA-approved M3 OMP roll bar, elocita OMP steering wheel and boss adjustable Eibach anti roll bar kit, ilstein front and rear dampers, upersprint stainless race exhaust, Coupe diff cover, urner Motor Sport E30 M3 oil pan baffle.
EXTERIOR
This stunning example is finished in factory Delphin metallic, Paint Code 308), ith a non-permanent classic Pantone M Power stripes. All factory trim remains intact and undamaged with the standard M-Technic aero package offering distinctive sporting looks with beneficial aerodynamic gains. Despite proven track potential this 320is offers real on road enjoyment with all running gear from E30 M3 items including adjustable suspension. Thousands have been spent on this structurally perfect shell to offer the ultimate M3 experience at a fraction of the cost, uaranteed.
INTERIOR
Simply sitting in the cockpit of this BMW raises the drivers pulse. Recaro Speed Seats at a cost £700 and Schroth Racing four-point FIA-approved harness at £245 offerunrivaledsafety, upport and comfort. The expensive butmandatory FIA-approved OMP roll cage continues the sporting theme. The rear interior trim has been removed but all carpeting, eadlining, oor cards, nterior equipment and gauges are retained and function correctly. This example has been professionally modified with receipts to prove so fun, afety and style can be enjoyed fully.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
A must drive for all car enthusiasts. This high revving S14 engine produces 192bhp, ust 8bhp down on a regular M3. It has a four-valve head, ndividual throttle plates for each cylinder, achined intake and exhaust ports and a crankshaft with eight counterweights for smooth power delivery. Lift up the bonnet and the clean engine bay has an identical appearance to the unit found in the E30 M3 with the 'BMW M Power' inscription on its cam cover. The essential E36 M3 chain tensioner has been fitted along with a Turner Motor Sport oil pan baffle for high speed cornering. A five speed manual close-ratio Getrag transmission with a dogleg shift pattern is a delight to use and again identical to a regular E30 M3 with the added benefit of short shift action courtesy Z3M Coupe gear lever.
WHEELS, YRES & BRAKES
Two sets of BMW E30 M3 15" BBS Cross Spoke alloy wheels with five stud wheel fixings are supplied. Quality Yokohama 'S-Drive' for road use and soft compound Toyo R888 track tires. E30 M3 discs with the rears also being cross-drilled and EBC Yellow Stuff brake pads combined with braided brake lines and ATE Super Blue fluid offer immense stopping power once warm.
A motor vehicle that is at least 25 years old can be lawfully imported into the U.S. without regard to whether it complies with all applicable FMVSS.

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