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BMW 320si (E90) - the almost forgotten Evo from Munich

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Created on August 2, 2025

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Written by:

Bruno von Rotz

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BMW AG

Daniel Kraus - Courtesy BMW AG

Bruno von Rotz

BMW AG

Daniel Kraus - Courtesy BMW AG

Bruno von Rotz

BMW 320si (2006) - Teil der BMW-Classic-Sammlung

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BMW 320si (2006) - mit den Rückleuchten der Vor-Facelift-Serie

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BMW 320si (2006) - bullig-kompakte Vierzylinderlimousine

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BMW 320si (2006) - nur die Räder verraten das besondere Modell

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BMW 320si (2006) - fällt auch heute noch kaum auf im Strassenverkehr

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BMW 320si (2006) - der Ausnahme-Status ist an der Karosserie nicht zu erkennen

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BMW 320si (2006) - ein einfacher Auspuff genügt

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BMW 320si (2006) - auch als Evo-Modell eine kompakte Limousine

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BMW 320si (2006) - als ein Dreier noch kompakt war

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BMW 320si (2006) - knapp über 1,4 m hoch

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BMW 320si (2006) - rund 1,8 m breit (ohne Spiegel)

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BMW 320si (2006) - brauchte noch keinen Diffusor

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BMW 320si (2006) - Cockpit mit M-Lenkrad und -Schalthebel

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BMW 320si (2006) - der für den Rennsport vorbereitete Vierzylinder-Motor mit F1-Beiträgen

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BMW 320si (2006) - typisch für den E90 war die Form der Doppelscheinwerfer unter Glas

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BMW 320si (2006) - nur die BMW-Motorsport-Räder verraten das besondere Modell

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BMW 330i (2007) - Baureihe E90 als Limousine

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BMW 325i (2008) - Limousine der Baureihe E90

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BMW 320si (2005) - Serienmodell von schräg vorne

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BMW 320si (2005) - Serienmodell von schräg hinten

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BMW 320si (2005) - Serienmodell-Silhouette

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BMW 320si (2005) - Blick unter die Motorhaube des Serienmodells

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BMW 320si (2005) - der Vierzlyindermotor mit Basis-Renntechnik

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BMW 320si (2005) - der Vierzylindermotor mit 173 PS

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BMW 320si (2005) - Serienmodell und WTCC-Renntourenwagen

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BMW 320si WTCC (2005) - der Renntourenwagen nach Super-2000-Reglement

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BMW 320si WTCC (2005) - Blick ins Cockpit des Renntourenwagens nach Super-2000-Reglement

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BMW 320si WTCC (2005) - die Aluräder des Renntourenwagens nach Super-2000-Reglement

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BMW 320si WTCC (2006) - Andy Priaulx beim WTCC-Lauf in Magny Cours im April 2006

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BMW 320si WTCC (2006) - Andy Priaulx im Cockpit beim WTCC-Lauf in Magny Cours 2006

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BMW 320si WTCC (2006) - Andy Priaulx, der WTCC-Lauf-Sieger von Monza 2006

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BMW 320si WTCC (2006) - Andy Priaulx vor Dirk Müller beim WTCC-Lauf in Monza 2006

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BMW 320si WTCC (2006) - Alessando Zanardi beim WTCC-Lauf in Monza anfangs April 2006

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BMW 320si WTCC (2006) - Dirk Müller beim WTCC-Lauf in Magny Cours 2006

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BMW 320si WTCC (2006) - Jörg Müller beim WTCC-Lauf auf dem Curitiba-Rundkurs in Brasilien im Juli 2006

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BMW 320si WTCC (2006) - Alesandro Zanardi beim WTCC-Lauf in Oschersleben im Juni 2006

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BMW 320si (2007) - Andy Priaulx im Tourenwagen in Macao unterwegs

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Summary

The fifth edition of the BMW three-series (E90) was a great success with over three million units built. An evolutionary model called the 320si, limited to 2600 vehicles, was created for racing, which then also formed the basis for two championship titles in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). This article explains how the little-known E90 Evo drives with current and historical images.

This article contains the following chapters

Road version with potential
A specially developed engine
Close to racing
Significantly more power in the racing version
Successful in racing
Behind the wheel of the Evo-BMW

Estimated reading time: 5min

Preview (beginning of the article)

The E90 series was already the fifth edition of the BMW three-series. Between 2005 and 2012, just over three million units were produced as saloons, estate cars (Touring), coupés and convertibles. They were equipped with four, six and eight-cylinder engines (M3). In order to be successful in racing, a particularly rare evolutionary vehicle was created: the 320si. The 320si was announced in November 2005, soon after the introduction of the E90. There were few differences on the outside and the Evo-E90 also remained close to the series inside. The special model, limited to 2600 units, differed most under the hood.

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