{"id":137,"date":"2012-01-05T20:06:15","date_gmt":"2012-01-05T19:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bmwe21.net\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2020-11-19T16:04:26","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T15:04:26","slug":"limited-editions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bmwe21.net\/?page_id=137","title":{"rendered":"Limited Editions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here I want to describe the limited edition models of the E21. Versions I\u2019ve gathered data on sofar include: Edition E – Edition S – Edition M ; John Player Special ; US 320iS<\/p>\n

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Edition \u2018E\u2019<\/strong><\/span> (Western Europe)<\/h2>\n

This is where BMW started with limited editions to boost sales of models soon to be replaced\u2026<\/p>\n

Available: 1982<\/p>\n

Mods: Opal green metallic paint, Wollvelours cloth \u2018big\u2019 comfort seats from the E12 5-series in Piniengrun, full interior in Piniergrun (green), three spoke leather sports steering wheel, rear headrests, 5.5×13\u201d multispoke alloys in Opal green metallic, rear view mirrors in Opal green metallic<\/p>\n

Available as: 318i, 320\/6, 323i<\/p>\n

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German Edition E & S brochure – click images to enlarge<\/p><\/div>\n

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Edition \u2018S\u2019<\/strong><\/span> (Western Europe)<\/h2>\n

Available: 1982<\/p>\n

Mods: Two tone Ascot grey (151\/7 and default color) and Graphite grey (087\/7) metallic paint, Recaro sports seats in Antrazit, interior Antrazit (grey), three spoke leather sports steering wheel, 5.5×13\u201d cross spoke BBS alloys in silver, BBS deep front spoiler, black Foha trunklid spoiler, sports suspension with gas pressure shocks (Bilstein B6 Sport), 2 electrically operated rear view mirrors in vehicle body paint. This is the most common version worldwide, model code AH31S5. In some other countries there was also a version coded AH31M5 that also had the dogleg close ratio sports gearbox and a 25% limited slip differential as standard. This one’s rare.<\/p>\n

The Edition-S ‘S5’ was available to the French market as ‘run out edition’ and was fitted with the same options, but had a limited slip differential as standard as well.<\/p>\n

Available as: 323i. Optional: Ascot grey OR Graphite grey metallic paint instead of 2-tone.<\/p>\n

Produced: May-October 1982, within VIN series 840 000 to 840 6465 (please note not all numbers in this range are Edition S models). Total production number for Edition S models unknown.<\/p>\n

How to tell if you are dealing with a ‘real’ Edition-S: the VIN should be within the specified range, the paintwork should be two tone with stickers for both colors next to the VIN plaque. On the plaque it should have a special paint code for this two tone scheme: 610\/7. Also see plaque examples below.<\/p>\n

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Edition \u2018M\u2019<\/strong><\/span> (Western Europe)<\/h2>\n

Available: 1982<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Available as: 320\/6, 323i<\/p>\n

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JPS – John Player Special limited edition<\/strong><\/span> (Australia)<\/h2>\n

These cars were introduced using the successes of the JPS sponsored racecars including the 318i turbo and 635csi competing in the Australian touringcar championship..<\/p>\n

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Available: 1981-1982<\/p>\n

Description: All cars were black with gold JPS striping, JPS decals on C-pillars, dash plaque with production number, JPS horn button<\/p>\n

Mods: 25% limited slip differential, 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 7×13\u201d with gold centres.<\/p>\n

Optional: A\/C, dogleg gearbox<\/p>\n

Available as: 323i (no engine mods). Images courtesy of JPS website www.blackbmw.net<\/a><\/p>\n

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320iS<\/strong><\/span> (U.S.A)<\/h2>\n

Available: 1982-early 1983<\/p>\n

Description: this was the Edition version for the USA. Mods below are compared to the \u2018regular\u2019 1981-1982 US 320i:<\/p>\n

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) 5.5×13\u201d alloy wheels, AM\/FM stereo cassette radio, front fog lights, deluxe tool kit, model designation deleted.
\nNot available with auto transmission.<\/p>\n

Avaliable colors: Schwarz (black), Alpine (white), Polaris-metallic (silver, optional)<\/p>\n

More info on bmwe21.net’s US E21 page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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