German auto parts retailer Bremgo has shoehorned a 500 horsepower V10 powerplant into a 2008 BMW M3 project car. Borrowed from a BMW M5 or M6, the engine delivers 507 horsepower — a significant increase of the M3’s stock 420 horsepower V8.
The M3’s six-speed manual has also been replaced with a seven-speed SMG gearbox from the donor car. Various other enhancements include wheels from AC Schnitzer, a Hartge steering wheel, carbon fiber interior accents, and sportier seats.
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08/14, 11:27 AM
posted by:
RSPINAJR
This is nothing – Hartge put the V10 into a 325 SEDAN – its featured in this months Euro Tuner Magazine that car makes 550 HP
08/14, 11:32 AM
posted by:
A4
looks pretty badass to me… i wouldnt bitch about it
08/14, 11:35 AM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
yes to the motor no to the dsg. otherwise hell yes this will rip.
08/14, 11:36 AM
posted by:
RicardoHead
Not a fan of bimmers, but Brembo made that thing look ausgezeichnet!
08/14, 11:39 AM
posted by:
RicardoHead
Or Bremgo – read it wrong. Bremgo???
08/14, 12:04 PM
posted by:
Andre Neves
Alriiiigght, let see how much weight we can put into the front of a use-to-be-perfectly-balanced-car.
08/14, 12:14 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
This works for me.
Andre: Sandbags
08/14, 12:53 PM
posted by:
jamaicandude
Saw the Hartge version a while back. M5/M6 performance in a 3 series… what’s not to like? It should go like stink, and sound awesome.
08/14, 12:59 PM
posted by:
Deanster
Who needs a 911? ****ing outrageous.
08/14, 1:14 PM
posted by:
jamaicandude
Andre Neves:
There’s only an estimated 110lb difference between the M5/M6 V10 and the Twin Turbo I-6 in the 335i. A set of heavy chrome wheels… or a fat girlfriend in the passenger seat would do a helluva lot more to ruin the balance of the 3 series coupe than this motor swap. And don’t forget the healthy increase in power either. I’d say it’s a fair trade off.
08/14, 1:22 PM
posted by:
sunshine1810
This is a very cool ride. I love the look of it but I hate the rims. Maybe one day BMW will produce a 500 horse-powered 3 series car. We can only hope.
08/14, 1:33 PM
posted by:
55amg
thats badass
08/14, 1:38 PM
posted by:
maximus
completely necessary
08/14, 1:49 PM
posted by:
1487_GM_SALES
How about customizing a BMW so it actually runs? That would be far more impressive.
08/14, 1:58 PM
posted by:
Commodore
yummy. GM_SALES..cmon, what would you recommend to people instead of this baby? A STS-V? I don’t think so. Although the upcoming CTS-V sounds pretty impressive…
08/14, 2:06 PM
posted by:
55amg
wait i dont think this is an M3…look at the rev counter and the speedo. It doesnt have ///M on it and it only goes up to 280kph and the rev cam only shows up to 8000rpm. In the m3 doesnt it have a 320kph speedo and rev cam shows up to 9000rpm
08/14, 2:12 PM
posted by:
jamaicandude
Sharp eyes, 55amg.
08/14, 4:56 PM
posted by:
christianboy10
I want one ,can I have one please
08/14, 5:27 PM
posted by:
GL1
I am sure it’ll go real nice but I have NEVER liked bimmers or Porches either for that matter… overpriced and under powered VW’s (the porches anyway)….
08/14, 6:52 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Overkill. I like it.
08/14, 10:32 PM
posted by:
Andre Neves
lol @ jackjimturkey
jamaicandude, was unaware of the small difference in weight. I guess those are the advantages of having an aluminum block.
GL1,
*PORSCHES are under powered VW’s according to you. That just shows how little you actually know about them. Simply put, YOUR AN IDIOT.
08/14, 10:39 PM
posted by:
TOZO
Someone stick the old M3’s V6 in the new M3, and then tune that up.
08/14, 11:46 PM
posted by:
masteryoda83
i’m not a craxzy BMW fun. but i have to admit it looks pretty bad ass
08/15, 7:15 AM
posted by:
Saud
Interesting…. someone should try to fit the V10 in an e30 m3
08/15, 11:33 AM
posted by:
///m
TOZO, inline 6, no such thing as a V6 in bimmers
08/15, 12:33 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Porsches are NOT VWs. The Porsche family controls both companies, but they’re not part of some umbrella structure
08/17, 12:32 PM
posted by:
jonnycat
Nice.
04/02, 7:07 PM
posted by:
gearhead291091
i heard about a guy fitting the m5 v10 with a turbo and then slotting it into his 2003 mini