E21 Limited Editions
Here I want to describe the limited edition models of the E21. Versions
I’ve gathered data on sofar include:
Edition ‘E’
Edition ‘S’
Edition ‘M’
John Player Special
US 320iS
If you have any remarks or additions… let me know!
Edition ‘E’ (
This is where BMW started with limited editions to boost sales of models
soon to be replaced…
Available: 1982
Mods: Opal green metallic paint, Wollvelours cloth ‘big’ comfort seats
from the E12 5-series in Piniengrun, full interior in Piniergrun (green), three
spoke leather sports steering wheel, rear headrests, 5.5x13” multispoke alloys
in Opal green metallic, rear view mirrors in Opal green metallic
Available as: 318i, 320/6, 323i
Edition ‘S’ (
Available: 1982
Mods: Two tone Ascot grey and Graphite grey metallic paint, Recaro
sports seats in Antrazit, interior Antrazit (grey), three spoke leather sports
steering wheel, 5.5x13” cross spoke BBS alloys in silver, BBS deep front
spoiler, black trunklid spoiler, sports suspension with gas pressure shocks
(probably Sachs), rear view mirrors in vehicle body paint
Available as: 323i
Edition ‘M’ (
Available: 1982 Brochure
Mods: Motorsport kit consisting of deep front spoiler (painted), black
rubber trunklid spoiler with ///M badge, black or grey striping all round,
reflector plate in between the taillights and painted side mirrors. Advised to
be combined with sports suspension and alloys. No mods to engine & suspension.
Available as: 320/6, 323i
JPS - John Player Special limited edition (United Kingdom & Australia)
These cars were introduced using the successes of the JPS sponsored
racecars.
Available: 1981-1982
Description: All cars were black with gold JPS striping, JPS decals on
C-pillars, dash plaque with production number, JPS horn button
Mods: Bilstein gas pressure shocks, Motorsport lowering springs (-25mm),
black cloth Recaro sports seats, Motorsport deep front spoiler, suede three
spoke sports steering wheel, sunroof, BBS/Mahle original Motorsport alloys in
7x13” with gold centres.
Optional: A/C, dogleg gearbox
Available as: 323i (no engine mods).
320iS (U.S.A)
Available: 1982-early 1983
Description: this was the Edition version for the
Mods: dark grey cloth interior with Recaro sports seats (black leather
optional), BBS front air dam and trunklid spoiler, 25% limited slip
differential, leather three
spoke sports steering wheel, leather shift knob, electric passenger
side rear view mirror, halogen high beams, larger diameter front anti-roll bar,
rear anti-roll bar, special cross-spoke (BBS-BMW Motorsport style) 5.5x13”
alloy wheels, AM/FM stereo cassette radio, front fog lights, deluxe tool kit,
model designation deleted.
Not available with auto transmission.
Avaliable colors: Schwarz (black), Alpine
(white), Polaris-metallic (silver, optional)
