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| + | The 333i was a model produced exclusively for the South African market. It used a pre-facelift shell, fitted with a 3.3 litre [[M30]] engine customised by [[Alpina]]. | ||
| + | [[Image:333i.jpg|right|300px]] | ||
=History= | =History= | ||
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. This can be externally identified by the presence of driving lamps in the power steering cars and grille covers in the air-conditioned units, the A/C hardware precluding the fitment of standard driving lamps. | 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. This can be externally identified by the presence of driving lamps in the power steering cars and grille covers in the air-conditioned units, the A/C hardware precluding the fitment of standard driving lamps. | ||
| − | Only four colours were available, Henna Red, Ice White, Aero Silver and Diamond Black. M-Technic 1 aerodynamics package and Alpina big brake kit were standard. Options included a sunroof and [[ABS]] brakes. | + | Only four [[Paint_Colour_Codes|colours]] were available, Henna Red, Ice White, Aero Silver and Diamond Black. [[Body Kits#Tech 1|M-Technic 1]] aerodynamics package and Alpina big brake kit were standard. Options included a [[Roof#Sunroof|sunroof]] and [[ABS]] brakes. |
Originally conceived for competition in Group One to be pitted against the likes of other South African big capacity specials such as the Ford Sierra XR8 and Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0. The car was left without a formula when Grp1 was cancelled at the end of 1985. | Originally conceived for competition in Group One to be pitted against the likes of other South African big capacity specials such as the Ford Sierra XR8 and Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0. The car was left without a formula when Grp1 was cancelled at the end of 1985. | ||
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=Technical= | =Technical= | ||
| − | Engine | + | {| class=wikitable |
| − | Displacement | + | !Engine |
| − | Power ( | + | !Displacement |
| − | + | !Power | |
| − | Transmission 5 spd Getrag Sports “Dogleg” | + | !Torque |
| − | + | !Redline | |
| + | !Bore | ||
| + | !Stroke | ||
| + | !Year | ||
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| + | |M30B32 | ||
| + | |3.2 L (3210 cc/195 in³) | ||
| + | |145 kW (197 hp) @ 5500 | ||
| + | |285 N·m (210 ft·lbf) @ 4300 | ||
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| + | |mm | ||
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| + | |1986 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | !Transmission | ||
| + | |colspan=7|5 spd Getrag Sports “Dogleg” | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | !Differential | ||
| + | |colspan=7|ZF limited slip (2.93:1) | ||
| + | |} | ||
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(As tested by Car, Jan 1986, coastal conditions, test crew of two and full tank of fuel) | (As tested by Car, Jan 1986, coastal conditions, test crew of two and full tank of fuel) | ||
| − | Factory Options | + | ===Factory Options=== |
| − | [[Aircon|Air Conditioning]] | + | *[[Aircon|Air Conditioning]] |
| − | M Technic 1 [[Body_Kits|Aero kit]] | + | *M Technic 1 [[Body_Kits|Aero kit]] |
| − | M Technic 1 [[Steering_Wheels|Steering Wheel]] | + | *M Technic 1 [[Steering_Wheels|Steering Wheel]] |
| − | 296mm Alpina [[Brakes|Big Brake Kit]] + [[ABS ]] | + | *296mm Alpina [[Brakes|Big Brake Kit]] + [[ABS ]] |
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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The selected engine came from the 733i, which was chosen due to its free-revving character, and in many ways the 333i is considered to be a smaller version of BMW SA’s 745i, which was powered by the engine from the BMW M1. The design specification was intended to be similar in concept to the [[Alpina]] B6, and many [[Alpina_E30_Parts_Catalogue|Alpina parts]] were used. | The selected engine came from the 733i, which was chosen due to its free-revving character, and in many ways the 333i is considered to be a smaller version of BMW SA’s 745i, which was powered by the engine from the BMW M1. The design specification was intended to be similar in concept to the [[Alpina]] B6, and many [[Alpina_E30_Parts_Catalogue|Alpina parts]] were used. | ||
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=Performance= | =Performance= | ||
Performance 0-100km/h (0-62mph) 7.23s Top Speed 231 km/h | Performance 0-100km/h (0-62mph) 7.23s Top Speed 231 km/h | ||
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| + | =Magazine Article= | ||
| + | [[Image:333iCARp1.jpg|400px]] | ||
| + | [[Image:333iCARp2.jpg|400px]] | ||
| + | [[Image:333iCARp3.jpg|400px]] | ||
| + | [[Image:333iCARp4.jpg|400px]] | ||
| + | [[Image:333iCARp5.jpg|400px]] | ||
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| + | =Pictures= | ||
| + | Aero Silver | ||
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| + | [[Image:Lionpark333i026u.jpg|400px]][[Image:Lionpark333i008.jpg|400px]] | ||
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| + | Ice White | ||
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| + | [[Image:Ssa40810.jpg|400px]][[Image:Ssa40811.jpg|400px]][[Image:DSC00549-1.jpg|400px]] | ||
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| + | Henna Red | ||
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| + | [[Image:Photo262.jpg|400px]] | ||
=Useful Websites= | =Useful Websites= | ||
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[[Category:E30 Range]] | [[Category:E30 Range]] | ||
[[Category:South African Market E30s]] | [[Category:South African Market E30s]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Non-UK E30s]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:54, 26 March 2013
The 333i was a model produced exclusively for the South African market. It used a pre-facelift shell, fitted with a 3.3 litre M30 engine customised by Alpina.
Contents
History
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. This can be externally identified by the presence of driving lamps in the power steering cars and grille covers in the air-conditioned units, the A/C hardware precluding the fitment of standard driving lamps.
Only four colours were available, Henna Red, Ice White, Aero Silver and Diamond Black. M-Technic 1 aerodynamics package and Alpina big brake kit were standard. Options included a sunroof and ABS brakes.
Originally conceived for competition in Group One to be pitted against the likes of other South African big capacity specials such as the Ford Sierra XR8 and Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0. The car was left without a formula when Grp1 was cancelled at the end of 1985.
Only 204 examples were made, with most of these being entered for Motorsport competition in South Africa. One vehicle was exported to BMW UK, with another 3 or 4 imported into the UK privately.
Technical
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Bore | Stroke | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M30B32 | 3.2 L (3210 cc/195 in³) | 145 kW (197 hp) @ 5500 | 285 N·m (210 ft·lbf) @ 4300 | mm | mm | 1986 | |
| Transmission | 5 spd Getrag Sports “Dogleg” | ||||||
| Differential | ZF limited slip (2.93:1) | ||||||
(As tested by Car, Jan 1986, coastal conditions, test crew of two and full tank of fuel)
Factory Options
- Air Conditioning
- M Technic 1 Aero kit
- M Technic 1 Steering Wheel
- 296mm Alpina Big Brake Kit + ABS
Engine
Main article: M30
The selected engine came from the 733i, which was chosen due to its free-revving character, and in many ways the 333i is considered to be a smaller version of BMW SA’s 745i, which was powered by the engine from the BMW M1. The design specification was intended to be similar in concept to the Alpina B6, and many Alpina parts were used.
Performance
Performance 0-100km/h (0-62mph) 7.23s Top Speed 231 km/h
Magazine Article
Pictures
Aero Silver
Ice White
Henna Red
