Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1989 BMW E30 325i coupe,
or maybe it would be more correct to call it an E30 350is? Not your
ordinary E30, this BMW has been transformed with a Ford 5.0 V8 swap
and is a road rocket. The build was completed by a well-known
Atlanta fabricator and fully documented. It changed hands to the
current owner who has invested thousands in additional
upgrades.
The old rules have gone out the window - we've driven M30 swaps,
turbo M20 setups, M5X swaps - and liked some better than others.
But when it comes down to it there is no replacement for
displacement. And the relatively compact Ford small block, in all
of its inexpensively tunable glory, makes for the best big-power
package we have experienced in an E30 to date. The engine was
rebuilt before installation in 2011 with some mild performance
upgrades (GT40 heads, Explorer intake with larger throttle body,
bored .030 over). It is mated to a rebuilt T5 Mustang five-speed
manual gearbox with newer clutch and one-piece driveshaft with new
u-joints. Power output is approximately 230hp/265lb-ft at the
wheels. The install is neat and tidy, utilizing the reliable Ford
EFI system. Power brakes, A/C and heat have been retained. No power
steering. The custom exhaust has enough rumble to let you know
there is no longer a 2.5 liter under the hood, but it's not
obnoxious. The low noise level, compliant suspension and complete
interior actually allow this hotrod to be a comfortable daily
driver.
Recent driver quality repaint, nice lightweight 15-inch alloy
wheels, Bilstein sport shocks with H&R sport springs. Recent
control arms and bushings, strut mounts, brakes, wheel bearings and
more up front. Refreshed rear subframe with adjustable RTABS.
Rebuilt 3.73 LSD. Autometer oil pressure and temp gauges in
console. Sony bluetooth stereo with new speakers and sub box in
trunk. More detailed engine/build/suspension spec sheet available
upon request.
Whether you are looking for a fast street car, drift car or
possible track car (this car has not been tracked since built) this
E30 offers a lot of car for the money and would be difficult
replicate for the asking price. Owner's manuals and complete
toolkit included. For more information about this 1989 BMW 325i 5.0
liter V8 for sale at Motorcar Studio in Atlanta, please call
404-692-5250.
