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£14,434
S52-Powered 1990 BMW 325is 5-Speed Track Car
United States • 8 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This S52-powered 1990 BMW 325is is a track-prepped E30 featuring a five-speed manual, upgraded suspension, brakes, and a roll cage. While mechanically modified for performance, the vehicle exhibits significant cosmetic wear including rust, corrosion, dings, and scratches, indicating a need for moderate reconditioning.
Condition
5
The car has a swapped S52 engine, upgraded brakes, coilovers, and a roll cage, indicating significant track modifications. However, the description notes numerous cosmetic issues including dings, scratches, rust in the battery box area, corrosion at lower door corners and rear quarters, peeled clear coat, a scratch on the rear quarter and front fender, and a damaged window seal. The dashboard is cracked and the sunroof has been replaced with a sealed metal panel. These issues necessitate moderate reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WBAAA1319LAE58727
Odometer:
237,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
3.2-Liter S52 Inline-Six Swap Replacement Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Black Paintwork Black Cloth-Upholstered OMP Bucket Seats Stripped Interior 17" Kosei K1 Wheels Ground Control Coilovers Upgraded Brakes Cage & Safety Equipment Records
This 1990 BMW 325is coupe has been modified for track use with an 3.2L S52 inline-six installed in 2016 and linked with a ZF five-speed manual transmission and an E28 3.25:1 limited-slip differential.
Dubbed “Project Varmit”, the car has also been fitted with a five-lug conversion, Ground Control coilovers, upgraded brakes, 17″ Kosei K1 wheels, and a welded roll cage.
The current owner purchased the car in 2016 and has added approximately 6k miles since, using the car for ~three HPDE schools each year.
This E30 is now offered by the seller on behalf of its owner with service records, spare parts, a car cover, and an Indiana title.
The two-door body is finished in Black (086), and the car was resprayed by a previous own...
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£214
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,321
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,370
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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