The introduction of the BMW 3 Series opened up BMW to a wider audience and with it came the birth of SA special versions that would immortalise themselves in SA history.

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BMW South Africa produced just 210 units of the 333i after it was decided not to import the E30 M3. The result was a mixture of Alpina parts and a 3.2-litre straight-six engine transplant that became iconic on the streets of SA.

Its partner in crime, the 325iS came along a few years later and was immediately used in local Group N racing to show its pedigree. The 325iS even has its own nickname locally where locals refer to it as a Gusheshe, which simply means fast thing.