BMW SA Chronicles EP.5 - The "naughty" '90s

In the fifth episode of our video series celebrating the 50th Anniversary of BMW in South Africa, we look at the special cars of the '90s, and the brand's edgy marketing efforts.

As South Africa came out of isolation, it was ready to show its automotive production capabilities to the world. This meant building cars like the 3, 5, 7 and even the 8 Series.

All of those didn't stop BMW SA from producing its very own special editions though, modifying the E34 540i with local specification and a 6-speed manual gearbox of which just 72 were available. 

Order the officially sanctioned book on BMW SA's history!

The launch of this video series coincides with the introduction of an officially sanctioned book, featuring some never-before-seen images and exclusive interviews as well as production data. Published by Vantage Fine Automotive Art, two versions of the 260-page book will be available - 2 000 standard books printed on the finest Magno Plus Silk, 170gsm paper, and 333 limited-edition leather-bound books.

The book can be pre-ordered here.