320iS

[bobgil67]

I'm off to collect a 2 door one of these tomorrow and was wondering, how many 320iS E30's are in the country? I've found the total built numbers for 4 door and 2 door models, but, nothing on the quantity that have found there way over to the UK.

[mrLEE30]

they were never offcially sold in uk. i understand they were originally built for the italian market in order to dodge the over 2 litre tax bracket.

mrlee

[GDBN]

and Portugal

[Demlotcrew]

I have one

And i know of three others

[snoops]

great cars , get some pics up

[bobgil67]

Well, it's now mine and sitting proudly in my workshop awaiting some TLC and an MOT. According to the previous owner, this car was the subject of a Total BMW mag feature, anyone any ideas of which issue?


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[Jhonno]

Niiice! I'd have a 4d non kitted one please

[JohnnyThunders]

^^
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[maxfield]

Niiice! I'd have a 4d non kitted one please

Me too, proper sleeper

Very nice looking car.

[bobgil67]

Hopefully she'll be ready for Callender on the 25/26 August. Anyone else going up?

[Cokinhas320is]

I have one too. If you need any help, just say so...

[rob320is]

hi , ive got one 2 F 315 FPW , diamond black , leather etc , i am mates wih the guy who imports them , ive seen about 20 that hes had in various conditions....

[Chris]

Whats the deal with the 320IS then?

I'm guessing thats an S14 lump? Arent they bigger than 2 liters though?

[bobgil67]

yes it,s the s14 lump but only 1996cc .

[andye30nut]

my dad had 1 which he gave me which had been profesionaly converted to right hand drive last i heard the car was in inverness its black full leather mtech 2 kit as on a h plate cant remember the reg try find for you guys

[tailoutcharlie]

my dad had 1 which he gave me which had been profesionaly converted to right hand drive last i heard the car was in inverness its black full leather mtech 2 kit as on a h plate cant remember the reg try find for you guys

and you let it go ...gutted

[JohnnyThunders]

Is the 320is a lot better than a 325i or is the difference negligible?

[andye30nut]

il b at callander

[andye30nut]

and you let it go ...gutted

had 2 was buying a house at time needed money regreted from the day we sold it

[tailoutcharlie]

had 2 was buying a house at time needed money regreted from the day we sold it

ill bet

and yes johnnythunders, imo they are better...

[BadDave]

Hopefully she'll be ready for Callender on the 25/26 August. Anyone else going up?

I'll be there as well

[bmwsport]

[bobgil67]

Will see you guys up at Callender, looks like it'll be a good turn out so I'll bring the Alpina touring rep up for the day too.

[maxfield]

Is the 320is a lot better than a 325i or is the difference negligible?

Probably a massive difference.

[Jhonno]

mainly handling imo

[maxfield]

mainly handling imo

It's only about 30hp up but being LHD and a 4pot I'm guessing it will handle pretty close to an M3.

[bobgil67]

According to the stats, it's only fractions of a second off the M3's 0 to 60 times. Can't vouch for this as I'm waiting on a new fuel tank and MOT.

[Jhonno]

well not really.. only runs sport spec suspension/brakes, but the 4 pot lump will make it alot more responsive imo

it will be quicker also

as ive said before, i'd love a 4dr non kitted one with a 5lug conversion and a tuned S14.. Sleeper

[Jhonno]

According to the stats, it's only fractions of a second off the M3's 0 to 60 times. Can't vouch for this as I'm waiting on a new fuel tank and MOT.

tested as quicker by one of the BMW mags vs. other M3's on the day

[maxfield]

as ive said before, i'd love a 4dr non kitted one with a 5lug conversion and a tuned S14.. Sleeper

Obviously with a 316i badge.

[bobgil67]

Any idea which mag Jhonno?

The bloke I bought the car off told me this one had featured in a BMW mag article, but, I'm not certain of which mag, if any, it appeared in.

[Jhonno]

erm.. not sure.. its at uni Possibly Total BMW

[jonny320is]

It was Total BMW mag.

The power is right up there with early M3's but they are down about 20ft/lb of torque. What gives them the extra kick is the final drive ratio which is slightly higher that an M3, dont ask me what, I can't remember!
Top end is slightly affected but how often do you get to go there these days?!?

Welcome to the club, trust me, you'll love it

You'll easily outpace an m3 Evo II with a few small additions (Alpha-N, CF airbox ).
I know, I used to have both and in a straight race the 320 would win, just pray for no corners, the m3 will have you licked there!

[theflop]

Seems as if the 320i is quicker than 325i but going by these stats which seem pretty accurate the m3 is better in all areas. I would like to see the 325i vs 320is as the 325i

320is
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/ ... =94985&BMW

325i
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/ ... =31163&BMW

M3
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/ ... =56155&BMW

[jonny320is]

sounds about right, its just lacks the torque to keep pace with M3's due to loosing the .3L
They tried to compensate by upping the compression ratio and it does match on power but that doesnt give you enough when an m3 has the same power and more torque.

325's are dispatched with no problem, more power and less weight gives it the edge, corners better as well.