The BMW E30 325is was the performance-tuned version of the second-generation 3 Series, equipped with the 2.5-litre M20 inline-six, sport suspension, limited-slip differential, M Sports interior and body styling upgrades with strong chassis balance and driver appeal. In Australia, the E30 gained further fame through the iconic John Player Special (JPS) BMW Team, run by Frank Gardner, whose black-and-gold liveried cars became synonymous with Group A touring car success. As the M3 development program, the JPS-liveried Group A 325is driven by Tony Longhurst, embody the model’s dual legacy as both a road-going driver’s car and a touring car giant-killer on Australian circuits.