Why the coolest six-cylinder BMWs are unique to South Africa

Many iconic performance cars were unique to the local market. The 1970s Chevrolet Firenza Can-Am, Alfa Romeo's GTV6, Ford's Sierra XR8, and even Toyota's amazing 20-valve Corolla RSi.

But in the realm of South African performance car specials, BMW has a product history like no other: 535 MLE, 745i, 333i, 325is… but there's one specific car on that list and one we've not mentioned, which are true BMW Heritage Day moments worth pondering.