Crazy BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E30) with turbo & compressor!

Recently updated on February 23, 2022 at 11:06 am

It is one of the classics in the BMW model range, and you see it less and less on the streets, as many of the partially tinkered specimens have already had to bless the time in the car junkyard. That is why the BMW 3 Series of the E30 model generation is finding more and more fans among classic lovers, and prices are likely to rise sharply in the future. In addition to the M3 versions, which in their original condition already reach dizzying prices, the convertible version of the E30 is particularly popular, because fresh air fanatics in particular are often looking for classic automobiles, as convertibles are disappearing more and more from the market. Today we want you to have a special one 3 Series Cabriolet imagine that from the Finnish tuner Sami Lappalainen has been completely rebuilt, and the entire range of tuning art plays.

Subtle dapper tuning on the exterior.

The list of conversions is so long that we can't even put all of them in the article, but the most obvious change that is immediately visible is this Repainting in azurite black metallic, a color from the BMW Individual department. This is joined by a M Tech 2 front bumper with custom aluminum splinters, tinted headlights in Hella style, tinted Turn signal glasses front and side, side skirts from the five-E39, tinted tail lights from Startec, and one M Tech 2 rear bumper with special exhaust cover.

Furthermore, the OEM discs Green tinted, and carbon-look emblems found their way into the front and back. The rims listen to the name Zender star, and come in a 7,5 × 17-inch format. To a light one Lowering to get got the vehicle Bilstein damper from the E30-M3 and H&R lowering springs. In addition, were Camber plates installed by BMW, which make it possible to change the camber to the negative. One Domstrebe from 1K Motorsport also found its way into the BMW. The brake system, on the other hand, is a potpourri of various parts and different vehicles. the calipers are from a Saab 9-3 Aero, while the front Brake discs once helped an Audi TT to decelerate well.

The rear Brake discs come from a BMW 325i (E30), and the Brake cylinder from a BMW 750i (E32). Last but not least, that was Control unit for the ABS moved to another location. But that was far from it, with the modifications to the 3 Series convertible, because the biggest changes were made under the hood instead. But let's get to the interior first, because a lot has happened there too.

The wind of the 1990s is blowing in the interior.

Classic, black Sports leather seats, four headrests, and one M Tech 1 sports steering wheel arrived. A Aluminum gear knob , and a Aluminum handbrake lever also provide a sporty flair. pedals by AC Schnitzer, chrome-plated Door handles inside as well Aluminum trim around the control unit for heating and ventilation round off the dynamic look. And there are also one on board Alpine sound system And diverse Show for boost pressure, oil pressure and other values ​​/ temperatures.

2,7 liter twin charger gasoline engine with insane performance.

Technically, all stops were pulled, and not only the stroke of the 2,7-liter engine was increased to 84,5 mm drilled outbut there were additionally both one Compressor as well as a turbocharger Installed. The performance of the so inconspicuous classic is fabulous 607 PS and 743 Newtonmeter maximum torque at 1,75 bar boost pressure. A storm hairstyle is guaranteed in summer if you flex your muscles with the roof open. Incidentally, the power is transmitted via a Five-speed manual to the rear wheels.

Our Conclusion to the extraordinary BMW E30 Cabriolet from Finland:

From our point of view, this is a perfectly tuned BMW that looks so discreet that it skilfully conceals its power. Great respect from our side to tuners Sami Lappalainenwho obviously knows his trade. If you also like the 3 Series BMW, then you can take a look at the picture gallery that we have attached to the article. If we get more information about the changes, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply take ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (E30) with double charging and subtle tuning.
Photo credit: fastcar.co.uk

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