THE BAVARIAN FALCONSan Diego County · Driver's notebook
The Bavarian Falcon

Performance modifications

The car began as a 1993 BMW 325is: a 2.5-litre six-cylinder automatic commuter rated at 189 horsepower. The project replaced the original drivetrain with hardware from a 1995 M3 and then developed the package as a usable, supercharged road car.

Engine and driveline

  • 1995 M3 S50 3.0-litre engine
  • 1995 M3 ZF five-speed transmission
  • M3 front and rear subframes, brakes and ABS
  • 1998 M3 3.38 limited-slip differential

Induction and power

  • Dinan Vortech V2/SQ supercharger at 11 PSI
  • RMS air-to-water aftercooler and Stage 3 OBD1 software
  • Euro M3 HFM, 36-pound injectors and Evosport pulleys
  • Dinan throttle body and free-flow exhaust

Chassis

  • H&R coilovers and Powerflex bushings
  • Dinan sway bars and strut brace
  • Motorsport X-brace
  • Fikse wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires
  • Porsche 993 Turbo Big Red front brakes