A Speedhunters reader by the name of Kevin sent us an email sharing a radical BMW build he found. Based here in the US, this 1988 M5 is one of the most thorough privateer track cars I've ever seen.
Weighing at a scant 2,500 lbs thanks to lots weight shaving and carbon parts, this E28 is track-only car that sees action in regional SCCA and BMW club track events.
It's powered by a fully-built S38b38 (E34 M5 motor) that puts out around 370hp at the rear wheels. 370 wheel horsepower and 2,500 lbs. How's that for power to weight ratio?
Other chassis/suspension work includes Ground Control adjustable suspension and AP Racing brakes all around. Of course there's a full cage as well.
The wheels are from Fiske. You don't see them too often on old BMW's, but they sure look good.
The cockpit looks more like something from a works racer than a privateer car like this. Note the NASCAR style windshield.
And just a bit of sideways action. If I'm not mistaken that looks like Road Atlanta.
Thanks to Kevin for the tip. Check out more on the car at the Blu Faction blog.
-Mike Garrett
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Sick amazing work
Man, I completely forgot about this machine. Easily one of the most bad ass privately built BMWs, let alone an e28! Have to add the youtube clip of it going against Brian Watts e36. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzZlakDcCKI
damn that is cool...
this thing is raw bisnezzzz
I'm a rotary guy, but I really like that engine bay, plain bad ass.
Sex on wheels
That is one BAD Bimmer - spoken from a long-time early 5 fan!
Where are the front lights, how does this guy rides during night?
P.S. Nice car for the taxi!
BORAT, the car is non-street legal, so it doesn't require headlights. The voids are used to direct more air into the engine bay. I'd say it gets pretty good flow judging by the massive carbon fiber intake.
Badass Bimmer ! SP NEEDS more of this type of coverage !!!!
now THIS is what speedhunters is all about, interesting mad stuff youd never normally see. love it
this post is amazing the hell with that JDM shit more tunned bimmers
vimeo.com/10047165
whoa - reminds of the old 635csi with that rear soiler - serious business - it looks tough...
what a m*****f****'n monster of wheeled thing!
<3 it!
mad max aint got sh*t on this guy
i LOVE the wheels and colour choice! personally i'd go for more of a drag-style wing, something like Tezuka has on his B324R
Amazing. Can't believe I hadn't seen this car before! Keep it coming guys
Indeed it is... witnessed that car years ago @ road atlanta.
It had carbon fiber everywhere.... front valence, rear spioler,etc.
And it sounds like a GORILLA in heat -lol- !!!
haha i love how you can stuff basically any engine into one of these...