
1988 BMW M3 E30 Race Car
This 1988 BMW M3, owned for 25 years, is a race car built initially for BMWCCA J-Stock class and later modified for the D-Modified category. It features a 2.7-liter S14 stroker engine installed in 2022, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Notable modifications include APEX 17-inch wheels, fiberglass bodywork, and AST 5300 adjustable coilovers. The interior is race-prepped with a full roll cage, RaceTech seat, and AiM data logger. The car has been repainted in Alpine White with tri-color stripe decals and an EVO-style rear spoiler.
- Built by:
- -
- Location:
- Kanata, Ontario, Canada
- Vehicle:
- 1988 BMW 3 Series / M3 - E30
- Engine:
- L4 S14
- Cost:
- $70,000
- Power:
- -
- Torque:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
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- Wheels:
- APEX ARC-8 17" wheels
- Exterior:
- Fiberglass vented hoodAlpine White with tri-color side stripe decalsFiberglass deck lidFiberglass front fendersFiberglass bumpersFront splitterEVO-style rear spoilerLexan rear window with straps
- Interior:
- RaceTech racing seatMOMO steering wheelAiM MXL2 data loggerSchroth six-point harnessesTilton 600-series pedal boxABS system from 2005 E46 M3
- Chassis:
- AST 5300 adjustable coilovers with remote reservoirsVentilated brake discsAP Racing calipersFire suppression system
- Powertrain:
- 2.7-liter S14 stroker inline-fourDTA S60Pro ECU48mm throttle bodiesMishimoto aluminum radiator with a Spal fanCarbon-fiber air intake4-into-1 exhaust header3.5" stainless-steel exhaust system with dual Borla mufflers
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