E30 325i Motorsport Convertible

"bmw e30 325 motorsport convertible. mauritius blue, leather interior, J-reg 1991, rare car, one of 250 made"

sounds interesting - what did the "motorsport" version have over the the standard 325i convertible ?

has anyone got a picture of a mauritius blue bmw of any type?

thanks Killian, i've been asking on e30zone too, from the feedback i've received so far it boils down to a convertible version of the e30 325i sport (sports seats, mtec 2 bodykit, lsd and close-ratio box) in one of 4 colours, with leather seats, console and door cards in one of 2 colours or half-leather, and an electric roof.

looks like mauritius blue is a shade not a million miles away from topaz blue, shame cos it sounds much more exotic

i've just been posted this...

BMW E30 325 MOTOR SPORT ED. CONVERTIBLE - NOT FOR SALE: BMW E30 325 MOTOR SPORT ED. CONVERTIBLE Here same useful information I picked up from eBay for those looking to buy an E30 325 MOTORSPORT CONVERTIBLE beware! This is for information purposes only so please pass on the message to anyone interested in buying one of these cars. They are special! The specification under the “Motor Sport Edition” banner with BMW GB is detailed under dealer code 798. Take the chassis number of the car you are thinking about buying to any BMW Dealer. Ask them to run it through their computer for the original specification details. This should show dealer code 798 THIS IS THE IMPORTANT PART, without it you can’t buy any of the M Technic parts and your car will be de-valued as 325 Motor Sport Edition Cars are becoming collectable! There are only 590 325 Motor Sport Edition Convertibles is the UK, this breaks down as: 40 in 1988 250 in 1989 250 in 1990 50 in 1991 My research leads me to believe that of the last 50 there are 25 finished in Calypso Red, 10 with lotus white leather trim the rest with the very special “bubble leather” Napa-Tex woven central seat parts in either black or silver/grey ONLY (from the M5 of that time). A further 10 cars from the last batch were built by Alpina. All those cars have the later style rear lights, are in Calypso red (Maroon). Please don’t believe 1 of 250 or 1 of 50 etc. it’s only half true at best? The run extended to 590 in total in the UK – I have seen them in LHD, even rarer as the M3 convertible was only LHD. The 325 Motor Sport Edition was touted as an alternative in the UK! Most of these cars are finished in Sebring Grey Metallic (Black hoods) & Macua Blue Metallic (Blue hoods) both special to the Motorsport range, there’s also black NOT SURE OF ANY OTHER COLOURS. Nearly all of them have power hoods as standard. The leather includes the centre tunnel; all door panels (not just a ‘splash’ of leather), inside of door pockets and tops of ash trays! Any without the bubble leather inserts have either black or sliver/grey leather & have motor sport colours sewn in one corner of the seat back rest. Here’s the full specification of Motor Sport Edition 325 Convertible (from BMW GB salesman bulletin): • M Technic body package, includes: • Front spoiler (bumper one part/lower panel second part) • Rear Skirt (bumper one part/lower panel second part) • Side sills & Panelling (4 panel parts each side & sill) • NO REAR SPOILER ALLOWED • Napa-Tex woven cloth/leather central seat parts (from M5) • M Technic sports suspension • M Technic steering wheel with impact pad in leather (M Tec II) • Leather upholstery for outer parts of seats, doors & side panels, centre & tunnel consoles • Prepped for hard top • Option of Electro/mechanical hood • Black satin chrome (fully de-chromed) • Body coloured mirrors & bumpers • 7J x 15 BBS cross spoke alloy wheels (5) with cross spokes painted in Nogaro Silver • 205 / 55 R 15 V Tyres • Boot lid lined • Graduated tinted windscreen • On board computer • Full exhaust catalysor • EH gearbox on Automatic box (switable auto) A fully loaded one with auto & power hood would have cost over £30k new! There’s no head lamp wash-wipe, no air-con, no electric seats, no other colours, no rear spoilers, change suspension to anything other than M Technic lowers the value of the car