The Undercover Italian M3 - BMW E30 320iS (S14 engine)

This is the story of the classic BMW E30 M3's little brother: the BMW 320iS - also known as the Italian M3. Find out how BMW changed the S14 engine to get around regulations in Italy and Portugal and how this classic sports car drives on the roads today.
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[@liosandro]

This is the car I learned rwd drive with. And with which I had my very first drifting accident ;) BTW: there was a 4 doors version, something you could never dream of with the M3. And it was a real blast to drive, for the '90's...

[@carlosduarte4539]

Great car and brilliant video & audio. Mine is the 4-door, year 1990.

[@simonbailey2151]

What an absolutely stunning little car! Great video, many thanks.

[@BrightsideMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching :-)

[@EFRANEED]

Wow, such beautiful car. Well done video!

[@BrightsideMedia]

Thanks a lot!

[@carlmason4153]

Chasing one over here in Portugal, as its for sale . fingers crossed

[@forwox]

Phenomenal representation, it just could not be better from the point of story telling. Such a shame the 320is are that rare and were not produced in bigger numbers. Short and agile factory ITB 4cyl over long block brothers all day, every day for me. I have 318is sitting in garage and absolutely love driving it and how responsive it feels, but S14 is the top of them all. Great video, indeed.

[@BrightsideMedia]

Thank you very much :-) Really glad you enjoyed the film and the story. We love this little rocket and you're right, it's a shame they didn't make more. But we're glad they made those they did :-) Keep your 318is - they'll never make another one like it!

[@tractioncontroldelete]

Love a good car history lesson. Appreciate it 💪

[@BrightsideMedia]

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[@tractioncontroldelete]

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[@victorstewart-ro6gc]

Sounds amazing ❤

[@BL-zt4es]

Beautiful understated BMW. Love the video.

[@BrightsideMedia]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it. It's an amazing car and deserves more recognition than it's had.

[@metalion3546]

Thank you for the video

[@BrightsideMedia]

You're very welcome :-)

[@steveh5005]

Looked at these cars in 2012. I think they were being imported and sold under 6 grand. Beautiful car.

[@Nikolayski1337]

Great video and an amazing car

[@BrightsideMedia]

Thank you! 👍 Really glad you enjoyed it.

[@1983dmd]

Very well made video, as always! Can't wait for the next one...Please do one on the e24 M635CSi ! (Not the e24 M6...;))

[@BrightsideMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it :-) We actually had a film lined up on the M635Csi before restrictions hit and the weather soured. But watch this space, we'll make that film soon!

[@pagodacloud2241]

So good ❤❤❤

[@pagodacloud2241]

E30 is born to be very car. Confidence with E30 always on the road. I used 316i sedan. Best car of my live is E30.❤bimmer ❤❤❤ 3:18

[@etreintero9012]

320 is love

[@robi6713]

such a nice sound for 4 cilinders

[@BrightsideMedia]

Exactly, right? You should hear one with a carbon airbox ;-)

[@RS-of1om]

318is was the closest in the states but that S14 sounds sweet better than a stock M42

[@BrightsideMedia]

The 318is was cool as well and had a cracking little engine. You're right though, not much beats the S14 :-)

[@mohmoudfarah1897]

Nice!

[@BrightsideMedia]

Thanks!

[@ajax700]

109 kg in aerodinamic plastic, wow, thats a lot of weight. What plastics were used for the wing and spoilers?

[@BrightsideMedia]

It wasn't just the plastic. The M3 had a wider track and there were wheel arch extensions to make it all fit.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

I raced and beat one of those in my 1991 Honda CRX VTEC, nice car though, I love this channel very informative and enjoyable

[@BrightsideMedia]

Thanks for the kind words :-) Really glad you like the channel. Feel free to subscribe if you like. When the VTEC kicks in, they can be pretty quick...

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@BrightsideMedia I’m subscribed, as you know it’s all to do with weight with cars and the CRX only weighed 832kg and had 170bhp.

[@BrightsideMedia]

Awesome! Thank you. I remember the Del Sol being quite a fun proposition in its time. Was a fair bit heavier though at over 1000kg.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@BrightsideMedia. That’s the electric steel roof and obviously strengthening in the chassis for rigidity,

[@BrightsideMedia]

Of course. It's a cool car though. Always been a fan of targa tops - from the 911 to the NSX. Even the portly 300ZX ;-)

[@lollypop9580]

320is, the Real deal in the E30 World. ❤️👍

[@sv_cheats1970]

Interesting how someone optioned to not have the M tech 2 bodykit, most likely so it seems less apealing to thiefs. Or perhaps for cheaper repairs in case of smaller scuffs.

[@BrightsideMedia]

It's hard to say exactly why, but we reckon it's for total subtlety and the driver being the only one who knows how special the car really is.

[@wagoneer11]

This car did have the M Tech 2 body kit ! I know because the previous owner paid me to remove it and have all the fixing holes welded up , modified the rear panel for a single exit exhaust, fitted 14" wheels with hub caps and a 318i badge ! The reg shown G333SNF belongs to a red E30 M3. not sure why the plates are on this car........

[@floflospeed24]

Very cool video ! Are you Fortnine's brother ? 😂

[@BrightsideMedia]

Thanks :-) If we were fortnine's brother, we'd be hoping for some brotherly love from those million plus subs! We've tiny compared to that.

[@floflospeed24]

@@BrightsideMedia haha yeah :D that's all I hope for you, footage looks really great, voice over is easy to understand for non native speaker, keep up the good work ✌️

[@BrightsideMedia]

Thanks so much. We're working on it, but it's going to be a long road ahead. Feel free to subscribe if you like :-)

[@floflospeed24]

@@BrightsideMedia you're welcome ! And subscription was done before the first comment hehe :D

[@Aleph1010]

@Brightside Media Which is quicker, this or the E28 Bodyguard you recently featured ?

[@BrightsideMedia]

The M5 is faster 0-60, but not by much. It's tough to compare them though, as the E28 has a bigger, tourquier engine and carries a lot more mass as a four-door saloon. The E30 is comparatively lightweight and more agile in the corners.

[@robc1014]

It’s a shame these are selling for £50k upwards now. Picked up my e30 325i m tech 1 for £16k. It’s not a 320is but it’s a blast nonetheless.

[@BrightsideMedia]

With your 325 you get the torque - not to be missed either...

[@idamwid3343]

👍👍👍

[@AlexNemo-i5t]

Самая надёжная машина БМВ эпохи

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Please juste one bmw e30 325 i toue porte for sale is ok ho no please

[@TheAwast2]

Today they cost 30000 to 40000 €

[@mehmetdilekify]

e30 M2...

[@BrightsideMedia]

That's one way of looking at it haha!

[@etreintero9012]

Only swap my e30 engine m3 e30

[@Brandy911]

Sounds like a lawn mower ... !

[@BrightsideMedia]

A four cylinder S14 is the gentleman’s way to cut grass

[@jamespsmart1]

I don’t know where you got that sound clip from but that is not what an S14 sounds like!!