Driving around Huntington Beach CA, I saw a BMW with Euro plates. Not just some idiot who stuck a Euro style plate on his bumper. The plate area on the trunk lid was sized for the wider plate. As I passed him on the right (he was stopped in a left hand turn lane) I tried to see the model. The sun was in my eyes but it looked like R35 or something. It was three characters at least. I guess it was about the size of a 3 series. What was it? Was it hot enough to take the effort to import?

 

Its not expensive to import a car over here? beside bmws in some countries are really cheap.

 

I'll bet M5 knows...

 

It could have been a racing dynamics car. They have a R35 3 series.



Here are some specs on this one (taken from www.racingdynamics.com):

ENGINE AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE DATA
Layout/Number of Cylinders L-6
Bore x Stroke (mm) 86.4 x 99.6
Displacement (cc) 3505
Maximum Power Output net (kW/BHP - 1/min) 251/336 - 6300
Maximum torque (Nm/lb-ft - 1/min) 391/287 - 4400
Acceleration 0-100 Km/h (sec) 4.8(MT)/5.7(AT)
Maximum Speed (kph/mph) 278/174

SPORT EQUIPMENT

6-speed close ratio manual transmission (optional)
355/34mm vented front discs with 4 piston calipers

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT

"R35" Front bumper & side skirt
Trunk spoiler & rear apron (excluding Touring)
Sport Mirrors (Sedan and Touring only)
Roof Spoiler (Sedan only)
Double 90mm twin round exhaust with stainless steel polished tips
Coil Over Chassis Kit (height adjustable front & rear)
Anti-sway bar (27mm front/24mm rear)
19 x 8 RS2 3-pc alloy wheels with 235/35 ZR 19 tires (front)
19 x 9 RS2 3-pc alloy wheels with 265/30 ZR 19 tires (rear)

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

Racing Dynamics Shift Knob, pedal set, brake lever, and floor mats
Limited Edition serial number plate

DESCRIPTIONS

Based on M54 B30 L-6 engine, the R35 Sedan/Touring delivers a powerful 336 HP (324HP for M54 B25) and 287 lb-ft of torque. The optional 6-speed close ratio transmission delivers the power band at the sweet spot all the time. A selection of suspension systems, including a front and rear height adjustable coil-over system, strengthens its presence. The big brake kit indulges you with more control. Our newest aggressive looking one-piece RD2 or three-piece RS2 wheels, together with the elegant "R35" aerodynamics series and 90 mm dual round tip exhaust system, enhance its understated presence. Now you can have the M3 performance in form of Sedan or Touring. Please see the full line of available options by BMW Series. Approximate conversion cost: $24,823.48

 

I like how the 'Approximate' cost is down to the penny.

 

Told you M5 would know! Loo-hoo-ser-her!

 

to me!

 

So esentially, this conversion equates to an M3? Why would this be advantageous?

Could this be done to an Xi? I would love an M3 will AWD.