325iS South African Model
When it became clear that South Africa would not be getting the M3, the 325iS was created. Initially this was merely a 325i 2-door fitted with a bodykit and a close-ratio gearbox (improving acceleration at the expense of top speed and economy) similar to a UK specification sport.
Some things the 325IS shared with the E30 M3 was the front suspension and rear brake set up , all 325is Evo I were 145kw engines. The cylinder heads were standard 325 units.
Body panels were part Steel part aluminum , the bonnet boot lid and doors were all Alu, while the rest of the shell was steel.
Other enhancements were sport seats (early editions had Cloth) and a M-Tech Sports steering wheel. All 325is models had 5 hole hubs. Unlike the 333i where the options were fog lights or Air Conditioning , all 325is's were fitted with both.
