V8-Powered BMW E30 Drift Car

V8-Powered BMW E30 Drift Car

Darren Rickaby's BMW E30 is a standout in the UK drift scene, featuring a 4.0L M60 V8 engine swap. Developed with Team Sunset, the car hosts a custom steering angle kit, bespoke engine mounts, and an Estoril blue exterior. The E30's progression in competitions, including the British Drift Championship, showcases its evolution from a basic chassis to a formidable drift machine. The build includes Dare DR-RS wheels, DTm fibrewerkz fenders, and a 6-point roll cage, making it not just a car but a powerful statement on the tracks.

Built by:
Team Sunset
Location:
UK
Engine:
L4 S14
Cost:
-
Power:
-
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
Dare DR-RS 8.5j frontDare DR-RS 10j rear
Exterior:
BMW Estoril blue 2 paintDtm fibrewerkz fendersSE side skirtsIS front lipClear side and front repeatersYellow headlightsCustom rear lip spoilerTRS tow straps
Interior:
Bimarco Futura seatsWillans 3" harnessFIA battery cut offPlumbed in fire extinguisherOMP dished steering wheelUpright hydro handbrake6 point weld in cageFlocked dashCustom firewall
Chassis:
Front and rear custom coiloversCustom steering angle kitCustom longer and shaped bottom armsLonger steering arms with rose jointsRear disc conversionDrilled and grooved discsPoly bushes all round
Powertrain:
M60B40 engine5 speed manual boxCustom propshaft3.64 welded diffAlloy header tankCustom made engine mountsFront mounted power steering coolerCustom headersFull exhaust systemE36 M3 evo steering rack
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