The BMW Homage editions celebrate BMW SA’s performance heritage and you can own one, but there’s a catch…
The BMW Homage editions pay tribute to South African motoring legends, the BMW 325iS and BMW 333i. These two are icons in local petrolhead circles and are highly sought after by collectors.
The BMW 325iS Homage is based on the BMW M240i xDrive. As a reminder, it is powered by a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine which makes 285 kW and 500 Nm. Power goes to all four wheels via an automatic gearbox and BMW reckons a 0-100 kph in 4.3 seconds.
The second car is the BMW 333i Homage is based on the M2. It has a 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder petrol engine which makes a thundering 353 kW and 600 Nm. It is rear-wheel driven and is said to sprint to 100 kph in 4.0 seconds.
Both special editions remain mechanically stock, but feature heritage-inspired add ons. The BMW 325iS Homage has a double rear spoiler, heritage-style wheels, M Sport Pro package, M Sport seats, front splitter, armrest covered in original 2nd-gen Uberkaro tartan upholstery, black door handles, commemorative plaque and a colour palette of Mineral White, Sapphire Black, Skyscraper Grey and Fire Red.
The BMW 333i Homage has Alpina wheels, decals, quad exhaust pipes, bespoke spoilers, front splitter, carbon bucket seats, armrest covered in original 2nd-gen Uberkaro tartan upholstery, commemorative plaque, and a colour palette of Alpine White, Sapphire Black, Brooklyn Grey, Zandvoort Blue and Fire Red.
There will be a limited run, 66 in total: that’s 33 examples of each. Every single unit will be sold via an online auction with the proceeds donated to charities supported by BMW Group SA.
The original BMW 325iS and BMW 333i were products of BMW South Africa’s unique autonomy in the 1980s and 1990s, and were sold nowhere else in the world.
Rob Gearing, General Manager of Customer Support at BMW Group South Africa, commented: “The BMW 325iS and 333i are more than cars — they are part of South Africa’s story. The Homage editions bring that history into the present, celebrating our connection to these icons while creating a positive impact through charitable giving. It is heritage with purpose.”
How much do the BMW Homage editions cost in South Africa?
The BMW Homage editions will only be available via an online auction. The reserve prices are below:
| BMW 325iS Homage Edition | R1 435 000 |
| BMW 333i Homage Edition | R1 960 000 |
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