1989 BMW E30 Touring with S52 in-line six-cylinder!

Recently updated on December 5, 2023 at 09:50 am

BMW models are often equipped with other engines, and especially classics such as the three-generation with the factory code E30 are such Engine swaps popular. This is also the case in the USA, because it is well known that in the land of unlimited possibilities you can never get enough power out of a vehicle, no matter how old it is and what model it is. It does not matter whether it is a US model or an import, because every type of car fan is known to be hungry for performance, and not only in the USA. Today we present you a BMW E30 Touring from 1989, which was originally registered in Germany, but found its way overseas in 2013.

Subtle tuning and a classic look!

This vehicle, which has a surprise in store in the engine compartment and has already driven 96.000 km since the engine swap, recently opened Bring a trailer auctioned for 60.000 US dollars, and has found a new, happy owner. The in Salmon silver painted cars, exudes a certain calm and elegance that so many Fair BMW, which was defaced by its owner, unfortunately comes off.

Nicht nur die Exterior color, but also those that, from our point of view, perfectly match Rims, which come in a braided design and thus imitate the BBS style, ensure that the car looks sporty and noble. Of course, such a thing is allowed contemporary tuning also no coilover missing, because even in the past it was not exactly popular when the tuned vehicle ran at series level. That is why this E30 Touring has thread springs helped by CATuned, which should push the classic Bavarians a little closer to the asphalt.

The rims, which we have already mentioned above, are in the 16 inch format built in, and on them were Michelin Pilot Sport A / S 3 tires mounted in the format 205/55 R16. In our opinion, the 3 Series is a perfect classic, which could certainly increase in value with good care and maintenance, even though it is no longer entirely original.

The interior is sporty and comfortable!

In addition to the heated leather seats with a sporty shape, there is also one Sport steering wheel from M-Tech, which also makes a dynamic impression. Electric windows all around, one Dual zone climate control and an audio system from Kenwood ensure that both driving and sound comfort are not neglected.

3,2-liter straight-six-cylinder gasoline engine

The Row six called S52B32, which was transplanted into the Dreier Touring by CATuned Motorsports, does thanks to a few modifications 246 HP and 315 Newton meters maximum torque. The engine was coupled to one Six-speed manual transmissionthat arrived with the engine. As with almost all classic BMW models, the power is transmitted to the Rear wheels, For one Sleeper From our point of view, the vehicle does not have enough power, but for a classic one Daily Driver the performance should always be sufficient.

Our Conclusion for the BMW E30 Touring:

This is what contemporary tuning should look like on a BMW, so that it doesn't look chubby, but stylish and noble. Great respect from our side to the tuner, and if you agree, you can take a look at the picture gallery that we have attached to the article. If we get more information about the changes, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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1989 BMW E30 Touring with S52 in-line six-cylinder!
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