BMW E30 V8 cabriolett "Gentleman Edition"
BIETE · Anzeige-Nr. 113224 vom 11.09.2012 · 184-mal angesehen
A real opportunity in Finland for a true BMW “old school” supporter!
This unique BMW E30 325iA cabriolet (yearmodel 1987) has been swapped with a BMW V8 M60 engine with all ancillaries. The whole car has been basically re-built with quality parts and “enough” extras, which were quite rare to acquire in the '80s: the style “Gentleman Edition” indicates automatic transmission, air conditioning, cruise control and original Recaro sport seats with electric adjustments - all genuine BMW E30 parts of course. Visually the aim has been to have a strong contrast: black exterior (Diamond Schwartz Metallic) combined with white nappa leather interior. The rims are original 16” from E28 M5. All in all: a solid sleeper look, however equipped with a strong V8 heart - all executed with OEM+ quality.
The project began in Spring 2011 by purchasing the E30 cabrio along with miscellaneous parts. The actual stripping of E30 body began in autumn 2011 and first test-drive was made in Spring 2012. There are several pictures taken during the project, visible at
http://v8cabrio.kuvat.fi.
The project has not been an easy entity to put together, a special knowhow from various angles has been a must requirement. Therefore I had gathered a special group of experts in Finland, each possessing a unique skill needed for this project: e.g. “Chief Technical Architect” has been a Finnish BMW enthusiastic whose white E30 M-Tech II cabrio with V8 engine made the cover of Performance BMW magazine in November 2010 (
http://www.performancebmwmag.com/pastis ... issueID=34) , white leather interior has been stitched together by Finnish famous Khrelix Design
http://www.kxd.fi and hifi & music turf was reserved for Autostudio
http://www.autostudio.fi. The car has been equipped with a huge number of original parts from BMW, delivered by Schmiedmann
http://www.schmiedmann.fi .
The whole project has been prudently documented with a folder full of information. I will be happy to discuss the details further on the phone. Below is, however, a rough summary of the specs:
Bodywork:
BMW E30 325iA cabriolet yearmodel 1987, well maintained and basically a rust free body even before the actual bodywork and re-paint to Diamond Schwarz Metallic
Engine and drivetrain:
BMW V8 M60 engine
ZF 5-speed automatic transmission
25% Locked Differential
Suspension and brakes:
Porsche Boxter 4-piston brake calipers
300mm / 294mm brake discs
H&R Cup Kit with 35mm drop
Adjustable suspension geometry
Rims:
BBS style 5 (7.5 x 16”, ET20), optional extra for BMW E28 M5
205/45 + 225/40 Toyo Proxes tires
Interior:
Original E30 Recaro Sport seats front, original backseat from E30 cabriolet, both being upholstered in white nappa leather by Khrelix Design
Original BMW E30 M3 instrument cluster + M3 rearview mirror with reading lights
Extras:
Air conditioning
Cruise control
AUX-adjusted soundsystem (Hertz and Audison) in addition to original BMW Bavaria / Autostudio
Remote central locking / alarm with interior radar (in addition to declination sensors etc.) by Cobra
Misc:
A large variety of new original parts / powder coated parts all over the car
Brand new roof
Stainless steel exhaust by KKD Motorsport
All quarantees for the music and alarm systems valid and in force
The car has been duly inspected to Finnish traffic system up to 11/2013
Price for this unique entity is 18,000 EUR, a real opportunity in terms of autumn pricing.