How many BMW 333i are there?

It’s not clear exactly how many were built, but only around 200 were sold to the public, making the 333i one of the rarest and most desirable E30s in the world.

What engine 333i?

333i. BMW South Africa’s Motorsport division created the 333i in 1985 by fitting the 3.2 L M30 “big six” engine to a two-door E30. The resulting 333i was a success in South African saloon car racing. These cars were built with help from Alpina in Buchloe, Germany.

How many BMW 333i were made in South Africa?

Only 204 examples were produced between 1985-1987, with many being entered in motorsport competition in South Africa.

Why was the BMW 333i made?

Interestingly enough, the 333i was originally conceived for competition in South African Group 1 racing, where it would have competed against other South Africa-only specials including the Ford Sierra XR8 and Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0.

How many E30 325is were made?

210 units
It was known as the “big six” because of its 6-cylinder, 3.2-litre M30 engine added to the two-door E30 model. Its engine, along with the sporty suspension and low-profile tyres, made it South Africa’s most nimble streetwise performer. Only 210 units were built, with power figures of 145kW and 285Nm of torque.

Where was the BMW 333i made?

The African M3: BMW’s iconic 333i A true African M3. Produced in very limited numbers from 1985 to 1987, at BMW’s Rosslyn facility on the outskirts of Tshwane, 333i remains the prototypical South African E30 […]

How rare is a BMW E30 M3?

When it comes to classic cars, there is rare, and there is super rare. The Roberto Ravaglia edition E30 M3 is the rarest of all E30 M3s, with a production run of just 25, made exclusively for the UK market (BMW designate the 480 Cecotto editions and 25 Ravaglia editions together hence the plaque reading 74/505).

Which E30 is the fastest?

BimmerBoost – The world’s fastest E30 BMW – Bundler Motorsport’s 1300 horsepower turbocharged S38 E30 that runs the 1/4 mile in 7.6 seconds.

Is an E30 a reliable car?

For $5k you should be able to get a nice, well cared for E30. Reliability on them, like almost all BMWs of the era, is very good….for a 24 year old or older car.

What kind of engine does a 333i have?

The chosen powerplant for the 333i was the M30B32 engine, which at the time was fitted in the much larger 533i, 633CSi and 733i models. Alpina provided the specially-developed inlet and exhaust manifolds and plenum chamber, heavy-duty copper-cored radiator, and various other cast alloy bits.

When did the BMW E30 333i come out?

The E30 333i was a joint development between BMW SA and Alpina Germany and were offered for sale from April 1985 to September 1987. Many mechanical components are shared with the German Alpina B6, which also used the M30 big six engine. Buyers had to decide between air conditioning and power steering as only one could be fitted as standard.

What was the horsepower of a 1985 BMW 333i?

With 194 horsepower on tap, these were very potent machines in their day, capable of 0-100 km/h in the mid seven second range. A mere 204 were produced in 1986 but these special E30s, like this one for sale in Germany, have cemented their place in history amongst the E30 faithful. Ultra rare 1985 BMW Motorsport South Africa 333i.

Where did the South Africa 333i car come from?

Interestingly enough, the 333i was originally conceived for competition in South African Group 1 racing, where it would have competed against other South Africa-only specials including the Ford Sierra XR8 and Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0. However, when the series was cancelled at the end of 1985, the car was left without a formula.