Description
HISTORY When the E21 3 Series was introduced in July 1975, only four-cylinder M10 engines were available. The range included the 1. 6-litre 316, the 1. 8-litre 318, the 2-litre 320 (320/ 4) and the 2-litre 320i with K-Jet mechanical fuel injection from Bosch. Due to the higher kerb weight, the 3 Series could not compete with the sporty 2002ti and tii at that point. The 3 Series was only available in one version: the two-door saloon, although shortly after its introduction, German manufacturer Karrosserie Baur of Stuttgart introduced a convertible version available with all engines. The Baur conversion was approved by BMW and at the time one could even tick off the 'Baur cabriolet' option when ordering the new E21. Other coachbuilders, mostly German, also offered cabrio conversions. However, the cars offered an attractive package for discerning drivers, with rack-and-pinion steering, McPherson struts at the front and independent semi-trailing arms at the rear. The brakes were all power-assisted with disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear. The E21's handling performance was praised in all road tests. In 1977, the 320 switched from the BMW M10 four-cylinder engine to the BMW M20 straight-six petrol engine. Although the '320' brand name remained, the six-cylinder model is often referred to as the '320/ 6'. The engine uses a Solex four-barrel downdraft carburettor. The 320/ 6 accelerates to 100 km/ h (62 mph) in 10. 0 seconds and has a top speed of 181 km/ h (112 mph).
OUR CAR One of the 500 Procar Edition 320/ 6 delivered for the Italian market by its second owner. This 'Sondermodel' was delivered new with typical 1980s options such as the Motorsport Decor on the sides, the BBS front and rear spoiler, BBS light alloy wheels, sporting options such as the 5-speed gearbox, sport steering wheel and gearstick lever in BMW leather, comfort options such as tinted glass with side opening of the rear windows, the right-hand outside rear-view mirror, and the BMW Bavaria cassette III radio. The condition of the bodywork and chassis is magnificent, as are the critical points known to this type of gearbox such as the boot floor and box beams. For the most part, except for a section of the right side, in factory paint with minimal traces of use. Interior in immaculate condition. A rare, perfectly preserved E-21 with a beautiful 6-cylinder carburettor engine and 5-speed gearbox, "Schön war die Zeit".
Price: € 22, 900
