
260hp Hartge BMW H35 E30 Coupe
This 1985 Hartge BMW H35 began as a German-market 323i, transformed by Hartge into one of only three US-imported vehicles. It features a 3.5L inline-six engine equipped with higher compression Mahle pistons and a performance camshaft, producing 260 horsepower. Paired with a dogleg 5-speed manual gearbox, this unique car includes Hartge front and rear bumpers, flared wheel arches, and a fiberglass hood. Suspension and exhaust upgrades were performed by Steve Dinan, and it boasts a tan leather interior with E30 M3 sport seats. Located in California, it has a history of meticulous maintenance and documentation, including a California BAR sticker.
- Built by:
- Hartge
- Location:
- Sacramento, California, USA
- Vehicle:
- 1985 BMW 3 Series / M3 - E30
- Engine:
- -
- Cost:
- $19,999
- Power:
- 260 bhp
- Torque:
- 257 lb-ft
- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
- -
- Wheels:
- 16x7.5 HartgeYokohama tires
- Exterior:
- Hartge front and rear bumpersflared wheel archesfiberglass hoodrear spoiler
- Interior:
- Tan leather sport seats from E30 M3Hartge leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheelHartge shift knobHartge dead pedalHartge 3-gauge instrument pod
- Chassis:
- Upgraded suspension by Steve DinanOversized front rotorsLarger calipersUpgraded master cylinder
- Powertrain:
- 3.5L inline-sixHigher compression Mahle pistonsPerformance camshaftLarger valvesModified fuel injection9 quart baffled aluminum oil panECU tuneDogleg 5-speed manual gearbox40% limited-slip differentialCeramic-coated headersRebuilt fuel injectors
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