The BMW 333i Homage celebrates the South Africa-only 3 Series E30 333i. The name might suggest it’s based on the 3 Series, but it clearly isn’t. Instead, BMW South Africa is introducing an M2 in one of the most spectacular G87 configurations to date.
The 325i S Homage is indeed based on the BMW M340i Coupe, and the 333i Homage is actually a M2 Coupe, but BMW SA says these models were chosen as they are closer in size and spirit to the E30 3 Series models.
BMW will build just 33 examples of each, to be sold at auction with a reserve price of R1,435,000 for the 325iS Homage and R1,960,000 for the 333i Homage. Any amount fetched over and above these reserve prices will be donated to various charities. For what it's worth, the 325iS costs R220,000 more than its donor model, while the 333i carries a premium of R390,000. IOL