1989 BMW 318i

$64,990
Engine
2494cc, Petrol
Body
2 Door, Sedan
Odometer
127,420km
Ext Colour
Grey
Interior
Brown, 4 Seats
Transmission
5-Speed Manual, Rear Wheel
Emissions (CO2)
CO2 emissions unknown
Energy economy
Motive Power: Petrol

Fuel economy unknown

Annual fuel cost not available

Energy Consumption unknown.
Safety
1 stars out of 5
Based on 2025 UCSR rating for 82-91 models
These ratings are based on real-world crash data and indicate how likely a vehicle is to protect the driver and its occupants in a crash.

Feature Highlights

  • Manual
  • Modified
  • Petrol
  • RWD
  • Sports Exhaust
  • Sunroof
  • Turbo

Fully Certified M50 Turbo Build

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This 1989 BMW E30 coupe represents a complete, no-expense-spared transformation, built to an exceptional standard by a professional automotive painter and a qualified mechanic.

The heart of the build is a fully certified BMW M50B25TU 2.5L 24-valve inline-six, boosted by a GT3582 turbocharger. Running safely at 11 psi through a FuelTech FT550 ECU and 850cc injectors, it puts down a highly usable 343 horsepower to the rear wheels through a manual gearbox. The turbo and engine conversion was completed 18 months ago, and a recent cylinder head refresh was carried out just a few weeks ago (receipts available). Most importantly, this entire setupincluding the manual swap and turbo conversionis fully LVVTA certified.

Visually, the car is stunning. The exterior features a flawless, custom grey paint job applied by the owner, perfectly complemented by bronze multi-spoke alloy wheels, an M-Tech style rear spoiler, and a custom stainless-steel dual exhaust system.

Inside, the cabin has been completely overhauled. It features a striking custom tan leather retrim across the seats and door cards, a neatly integrated FuelTech FT550 display in the centre console, and a brand-new, fully custom digital instrument cluster.

Quick Specs:
Chassis Mileage: 130,000 km
Engine: BMW M50B25TU 2.5L Inline-Six (24-valve)
Turbo Setup: GT3582 Turbo running 11 psi (343 whp)
Management: FuelTech FT550 ECU with 850cc injectors
Transmission: Manual
Exhaust: Custom stainless-steel system
Interior: Custom tan leather retrim & full custom digital dashboard
Exterior: Professional custom grey paintwork & bronze alloys
Compliance: Fully certified for the turbo conversion and manual transmission

This E30 offers a rare opportunity to secure a turnkey, certified, and beautifully finished modern classic. It balances high-quality aesthetic execution with proven, reliable turbo performance.

Feature Highlights

  • Manual
  • Modified
  • Petrol
  • RWD
  • Sports Exhaust
  • Sunroof
  • Turbo
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Engine
2494cc, Petrol
Body
2 Door, Sedan
Odometer
127,420km
Ext Colour
Grey
Interior
Brown, 4 Seats
Transmission
5-Speed Manual, Rear Wheel
Emissions (CO2)
CO2 emissions unknown
Energy economy
Motive Power: Petrol

Fuel economy unknown

Annual fuel cost not available

Energy Consumption unknown.
Safety
1 stars out of 5
Based on 2025 UCSR rating for 82-91 models
These ratings are based on real-world crash data and indicate how likely a vehicle is to protect the driver and its occupants in a crash.
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