BMW E3 3.3LIA shot by the Laurence Bros
SPECIFICATION
128mph Top Speed, 1977, 9 seconds 0 - 60, Straight 6 Engine 190 BHP, 3 Speed Automatic Transmission, Anthracite Metallic Exterior Colour, 3299 Engine Capacity, Black Leather Interior
MODEL HISTORY
The BMW ‘New Six’ was a range of luxury cars built from 1968. It was BMW’s first post-war attempt at the executive six-cylinder market, and came in two different body styles – the four-door saloon with internal name E3 and the two-door coupe E9.
The shape of the car allowed for more passenger space and comfort than on previous BMW saloons, particularly for the occupants of the front seats. It was also the first BMW to feature the now-iconic twin front headlights set into the grille, as well as being supplied with an all-new independent suspension set-up.
The first ‘New Six’ models were the 2.5L and the 2.8L which, apart from the larger engine, had bigger tyres, self-levelling suspension and limited slip differential. Both models were well received by the public and press, and praised particularly for their excellent acceleration and impressive fuel economy.
In 1971 a range of 3-litre models was launched, including long wheel base and fuel injection versions. Finally, a long wheel base 3.3, with carburetor power plant, 3295 cc engine and capacious leg room, was launched in 1974, soon followed by a fuel-injected version.
In total, around 190,000 E3s rolled off the production line, until the model was replaced by the E23 7 Series in 1978.
Only 222 RHD 3.3 Li a were produced between 10/1975 and 02/1977 of which just 5 remain currently registered with the DVLA today and only 2 registered on the road.
EQUIPMENT
Power sunroof, PAS, Leather interior, Front fog lights, Air Conditioning, Power passenger mirror, Power windows, Rear Reading lights, Heated rear screen, Dash clock, FM/AM Radio, Manual Radio antenna.
EXTERIOR
The rare 3.3Li Sports limousine is finished in a pristine coat of Anthracite metallic that is close on flawless. Incredibly expensive when new with few built they were a scarce sight in the 70s and almost non existent today.
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