Bmw 323i Alpina
By the Editorial Staff
March 16, 2026
Bid for the chance to own a 37k-Kilometer Alpina-Modified 1980 BMW 323i 4-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #168,429. The early E21 Alpinas (model designation A-) had Alpina 02-series based 4 cylinder engines ranging from 125 to 160 BHP.
After BMW fitted six cylinder engines Alpina was soon to follow. But not the new 2.3 litre engine of the 323i stood model for the first six cylinder Alpina E21, but the 2.8 litre engine of the 528i. The E12 powerplant fitted only just, the battery was placed in the boot, also.
It's a unicorn! A beautiful 1982 E30 323i Alpina. Recently purchased from Holland and brought to the mile high city. This incredible condition modern classic came in for some ice blasting and detailing.
The German car nerds around the shop were all drooling! This E21-generation BMW 323i Alpina C1 2.3 is a very rare and engaging classic sports coupe, which benefits from a previous restoration. Under the bonnet sits an Alpina-enhanced 2.3-litre straight-six with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, delivering around 172PS to the rear wheels via a five.
Factory tools, matching Alpina spare, service records dating to 1990 and import documentation are included with the sale. A great driving car that gets attention wherever it goes. For more information about this 1981 BMW 323i Alpina C1 for sale at Motorcar Studio in Atlanta, please call 404.
Vehicle history and comps for 1980 BMW 323i - Alpina C1 2.3 VIN: WBA18310007214410 - including sale prices, photos, and more. This site chronicles the restoration of a genuine Buchloe-built 1982 BMW/Alpina C1 2.3 (based on a BMW 323i). 1986 BMW 323i ALPINA C2 2.5 E30 B7 B6 BMW e21 ALPINA 325I NO RESERVE M20 320i 323i CALIFORNIA CAR 1 OWNER FOR 35 YEARS 1994 BMW ALPINA B3 3.0/1, Investment quality - 100% Original- Alpina VIN & Title Alpina B9 E28 1983 #166 very rare original Alpina 5 speed.
Alpina's range took off where many others would finish, with a modified version of the BMW 323i. The engine was the standard overhead camshaft in-line six with the compression ratio lifted from 9.5:1 to 10:1. With special pistons and a re-worked cylinder-head which housed a new camshaft, it produced 125 kW (170 hp at 6000 rpm instead of 105 kW (143 hp at 5800).
This 1980 E21 BMW 323i for sale is said to have been equipped with the desirable Alpina Appearance Package new from the dealership.