1986 BMW 325 Coupe

1986 BMW 3-Series Additional Info:

Make

BMW

Model

325

Mileage

201,600

VIN

WBAAB640XG1680048

Title Status

Clean (AZ)

Location

Richmond TX

Engine

6.2L V8

Drivetrain

Rear-wheel drive

Transmission

Manual (5-Speed)

Body Style

Coupe

Exterior Color

Alpine White

Interior Color

Beige

The E30 3 Series is an iconic BMW, as it offers a fun driving experience, a balanced chassis, and handsome, classic styling. This particular 325 takes things to a completely different level, as it’s been heavily modified – and it now has a big Chevrolet V8 under the hood, paired with a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission. It also boasts a limited-slip differential, Wilwood brakes, and an upgraded suspension to cope with the power increase. Plus, this 325 is offered with a clean, accident-free Carfax report and the thrill of no reserve, further adding to the appeal. I love seeing engine-swapped cars on Cars & Bids, and I'm happy to offer this E30.

Highlights

THIS... is a 1986 BMW 325 Coupe, finished in Alpine White with a beige interior.

• This 325 is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.
• The attached Carfax history report starts in 1990 and contains several gaps, but it shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies for the given period. It also shows it's been registered mostly in California and Arizona.
• This BMW's factory-fitted 2.5-liter 6-cylinder engine has been replaced by a 6.2-liter V8 Chevrolet 383 stroker engine. The list of modifications reported by the seller also includes a Tremec T5 5-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, a power steering upgrade, black-painted 17-inch Style 601M wheels, custom interior upholstery, interior gauges, an Alpine head unit, and more as detailed below.
• BMW introduced the E30-generation 3 Series in the United States late in the 1983 model year. It was originally offered exclusively with a 4-cylinder engine, but 6-cylinder-powered models were quickly added to the range. The 325e notably joined the line-up for 1984 as the first 6-cylinder-powered E30 sold in the United States, and the 325iX released for 1988 was the first series-produced BMW with permanent all-wheel-drive. BMW made several updates to the E30 and production ended after the 1991 model year.
• Power comes from a 6.2-liter V8 engine. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission.

Equipment

A build sheet is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment includes:

• Fog lights
• Manually-operated sunroof
• Power-operated front windows
• Air conditioning

Modifications

Powertrain:

• 6.2L V8 Chevrolet 383 Stroker engine swap (machined block, bored and honed cylinders, high nodular crank, 3,750 stroke, I-beam rods, Clevite main and rod bearings, Speed Pro pistons, Sealed Power piston rings, Mutha' Thumpr 235/249 camshaft, double roller timing chain and and gear set, Professional Products harmonic balancer, flex plate, Performer RPM intake manifold, Pro Comp aluminum cylinder heads, 2.02-inch intake valves, 1.50-inch exhaust valves, aluminum rocker panel and valve covers, high-volume oil pump, long tube headers, chrome oil pan)
• Aftermarket exhaust with adjustable baffling
• Tremec T5 5-speed manual transmission
• Limited-slip differential
• 4:10 axle ratio
• Griffin aluminum radiator with electric boost fan
• Power steering upgrade with Chevrolet power steering pump
• 1982 Buick Hydroboost brake boosters
• Carter electric fuel pump
• A-Team performance distributor

Wheels, Suspension, Brakes:

• Black-painted 17-inch Style 601M wheels
• Upgraded suspension
• Wilwood 4-piston large brake calipers

Exterior:

• "6.2L V8" exterior badging
• Mesh hood ventilated cutout
• Tinted windows

Interior:

• Custom interior upholstery
• Recalibrated tachometer
• Sunpro boost and oil pressure gauges
• Auto Meter water temperature gauge
• Alpine UTE-42BT Bluetooth-enabled head unit

Known Flaws

It's thebidder's responsibilityto view the photo gallery thoroughly and perform their own due diligenceprior to placing a bidon this 325i. The following flaws are pictured in the gallery:

• Chips, scratches, dings, and paint imperfections around the exterior (pictured in the photo gallery)
• Cracked taillight housing
• Dent on the passenger-side fender
• Curb rash and chipping paint on wheels
• Wear on seat upholstery
• Cracked dashboard
• Scuffs and scratches on interior trim pieces and door sills
• Missing passenger door front seat lever handle; rips in the front passenger seat upholstery
• Stains and rips in interior carpeting
• The air conditioning does not function properly

Recent Service History

Oil change done and timing fixed. Additional service history is detailed in the attached Carfax report.

Other Items Included in Sale

• 1 key
• Carpet dashboard cover
• Dashboard cover
• Front-end bra
• Service records

Ownership History

The selling dealer acquired this 325 in July 2023 and has added minimal mileage since.