Fastest E30 in the world (itll beat a tuned M3 on the 1/4)

[mikev]

in performance BMW they have a modded E30 375 yes this guy has dropped 7.5litre big block V8 into his E30 the body is slightly longer at the rear than standard to fit the giant wheels it as a two speed tranny and has been clocked at 9.6secs on the 1/4 @ 138Mph [headbang]

 

[Bimmubishi]

Something's fishy about that

I think that that car would be undriveable cause of the serious weight problem of a big block in the front of a 2500lb car. Second, if it has 375 hp it's not running a 9 second quarter mile and if it's 7 liters it better make more than 375hp!!

(9 second quarters suggest almost 1000hp)

http://www.prestage.com/Car+Math/Car+Math+Formulas/default.aspx


My car should be faster all around....I'm just sayin. : )

 

[mikev]

No its got 550BHP its a drag race car. not a road car the engine is set back and there is nothing in the cabin but a racing seat roll cage and a steering wheel. its all made out of carbon fibre. i havn't got a scanner but any UK guys here get Performance BMW now and read the story its fcuking insane.

srry when i said 375 thats his badg on the back like 3 series 7.5l

 

[Bimmubishi]

Badass. I wanted to see it but it's not on the mag's website. Scan if you get a chance.

AL

 

[mikev]

Badass. I wanted to see it but it's not on the mag's website. Scan if you get a chance.

AL

ill try using the digi cam on monday when i get it back

 

[BMW-M-Freak]

That kinda defeats the whole purpose of a BMW (ultimate DRIVING machine), but I bet it's a great drag car anyhow. Do you know what kind of engine it is? I mean, you say 7.5 liter v8, I want to know who makes it....

 

[epj3]

That kinda defeats the whole purpose of a BMW (ultimate DRIVING machine), but I bet it's a great drag car anyhow. Do you know what kind of engine it is? I mean, you say 7.5 liter v8, I want to know who makes it....

I think it might be a funny car (the dragsters with weird bodies)

I dont think my neighbors would like me to be driving a bmw with a dragster engine

 

[Ryan Stewart]

Id rather have the E30 M3 chassis with the M5 motor in it. The light alum V8 handles just fine and it makes 400hp.

Plus its driveable for the street. I can make a toilet run 9s if I spend enough money on it.

 

[halfnhalf325]

the only one at the newstands right now is one i already have, its the one with Ryan Castro's turboed 328 on the cover, ive been waiting for the new one but it ahsnt arrived yet...making me mad

 

[mikev]

That kinda defeats the whole purpose of a BMW (ultimate DRIVING machine), but I bet it's a great drag car anyhow. Do you know what kind of engine it is? I mean, you say 7.5 liter v8, I want to know who makes it....

look at that now you made me have to walk all the way to the bathroom to get the mag
quote from the article:



The engine in question is a 468 cubic inch (7.5 litre) big block chevy V8. it runs a steel crank and rods, along with forged pistons that give a 10.5:1 compression ration. The iron heads have been ported and there's a roller cam in there somewhere. unleaded fuel is supplied by a massive 750cfm Barry Grant carb mounted on a strip dominator inlet manifold from Holly.


epj3 it races in super street class drag comps. the body is stock(ish) E30 just the bonnet scoop and 5" longer rear to fit the tries.