Bmw 320is S14
Vehicle: BMW 320iS (E30) Coupe
Year: 1989
Origin: Portugal (S14 2.0 “Italo M3” specification)
Mileage: 91,000 km (approx.)
Colour: White
Transmission: 5-speed Getrag 265/5 Dogleg Manual( Same as 333i gearbox)
Conversion: Right-hand drive conversion by Birds BMW (UK)
Condition: Very good / collector-grade
Factory Highlights & Distinguishing Features
•Hand-assembled S14 engine — same block, head, and internals family as E30 M3.
•Getrag 265/5 close-ratio dogleg gearbox (same as early M3).
•Factory limited-slip differential (25% lock).
•M-Technic II body kit (front/rear valances, side skirts, spoiler).
•Shadowline trim, colour-coded mirrors, and bumpers.
•M-Technic II steering wheel and gear knob.
•Recaro “Sportsitze” seats (optional cloth or leather).
•Oil temperature gauge integrated into dash cluster.
•Battery relocated to boot (as on M3).
•Uprated anti-roll bars and Bilstein-type dampers.
•Unique to Portugal & Italy — only 2,540 Coupes built (1987–1990).
Strong investment potential.
•True “homologation-spec” E30; the only non-M badged BMW to feature a full S14 powertrain.
•Rarity (fewer produced than M3s).
•Increasing global recognition and collector demand.
The 1989 BMW 320iS (E30) represents one of the most desirable M BMWs ever built — effectively a 2.0-litre M3 drivetrain wrapped in a discreet coupe body. low mileage, excellent condition, and Byrds BMW conversion position it as a highly collectible driver’s car with continued appreciation potential over the next decade.
Appraised Market Value (2025):
€35,000 – €45,000 / ±US$45,000 – US$55,000 / ±R950,000 – R1,100,000 (ZA equivalent)
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R1,100,000.00Price
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