What are the coolest cars that were only available in limited markets? This BMW E30 320is was only sold in Italy and Portugal...
It had a 1990cc version of the E30 M3 S14 engine to take advantage of the tax breaks for sub-2.0-litre engines in those countries. It also got the M3’s close ratio Getrag gearbox, but the rest was pretty much standard 3-series. Still, it’s sort of a slightly detuned M3, and that’s cool!
It had a 1990cc version of the E30 M3 S14 engine to take advantage of the tax breaks for sub-2.0-litre engines in those countries. It also got the M3’s close ratio Getrag gearbox, but the rest was pretty much standard 3-series. Still, it’s sort of a slightly detuned M3, and that’s cool!
Then there’s the Volkswagen SP2 which was only available in Brazil, as well as countless special editions you’ll find in Japan.
Got any more suggestions for cool cars that were only found in one (or very few) markets? Let us know in the comments, and we’ll share the best.
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the Hummer H2, for being available only in LHD markets, specifically the USA.
I saw some in Malaysia. And Malaysia is RHD.
the Ford Mustang (the first 5 generations) for being only available in the USA (unless you import it)
Only available in the USA? Nah, what about Mexico, Canada, and other LHD markets? :P
If I remember right, the first gen mustang was imported in Germany by ford under the name of T5 because of copyright for the name mustang already used by another company
The BMW E30 333i - effectively a springbok M3 with a big 3.2 straight six. Only ever made 200 of them.
Or the E30 325is Evo!
Ford Sierra XR6, exclusive to South Africa. More powerful compared to the Cozzie, with a 3lit V6 lifted from the Cortina XR6.
the Kanniedood Nissan 1400, nicknamed ‘’Champ’’ because it is a champion among us South Africans.
The Euro E36 M3,
The US guys will never understand why the M3 is such a great car. The S50 is a dream of an engine.
I’m so sorry for you guys.
The Seat Leon Cupra 4 by ABT
There were 170 produced for the swiss market.
It had a 2.8 VR6, fitted with a Supercharger, making 286 HP with 4 Motion AWD.
It was the only production VR6, wich was not N/A.
Saab 900 Enduro. Only sold in Australia.
The BMW 325is from South Africa. Has 141kW. Was produced as a homologation special for the racing car. Respected amongst all car lovers in S.A
Chevrolet Opala 4.1L 1968 — 1992 Brazilian car