1990 BMW 325i M-technic
- M-technic aero
- M-technic special equipment
- Sunroof
- Genuine spare rear seat
- Japan exclusive colour
In the late 80s, the Japanese economy was booming and is commonly referred to as the “bubble” era. Increasing disposable income meant that people were able to spend more on their cars and it resulted in the BMW 3-series selling so well it was known as the “Corolla of Roppongi”, Corolla being Toyota’s best selling car and Roppongi an affluent area of Tokyo.
The second generation 3-series, known as the E30 was launched in 1982. It came in a number of body styles, a 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, cabriolet and wagon. There were also several engine options, the most common ones being 1.6/1.8-litre 4-cylinders to 2.0-2.5 6 cylinder engines. The ultimate version was of course the iconic M3.
The BMW 325i M-Technic (E30) is a version of the 325i Sport, exclusive to the Japanese market. Just like the 325i Sport, the 325i M-Technic (E30) is essentially a 325i loaded with M-Technic features from BMW’s M division.
There is a 2.5-litre M20B25 inline-6 under the bonnet that produces 170 hp at 5,800 rpm and 222 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. The power is sent to the rear-wheels, via a 5-speed manual transmission. The 325i M-Technic features sport suspension and a limited-slip differential, which provide improved handling.
A number of unique design features exclusive to the 325i M-Technic is the two-tone exterior, along with M-Technic aero body kit, rear spoiler and special interior upholstery. The BMW 325i M-technic was released in Japan in 1987 is derived from the M-Technic II, which itself is a facelifted version of the 325i Sport.
This example is the 1990 model year with a 5-speed manual option. It features a Diamantschwarz Metallic exterior, with Anthracite upholstery on the interior exclusive to the M-Technic. A spare factory rear seat is also included. The car has clocked around 96,000km on the odometer, with the shaken (vehicle inspection) covered until December 2023.