BMW’s B58 straight-six is shortly turning into the most well liked factor in import drag racing. The three.0-liter engine has confirmed itself surprisingly stout and able to dealing with plenty of enhance, making it simple for house owners to extract large energy and velocity on the strip. This 1500-horsepower BMW 2 Sequence is additional proof the B58 has earned its spot because the Toyota 2JZ’s successor.
From the surface this M240i xDrive coupe seems to be just about inventory save for a set of sticky drag radials. You’d by no means guess it is hiding a extremely modified model of its authentic B58 six-cylinder, outfitted with new camshafts, ported heads, a heavy-duty gasoline system, and a 74-millimeter Precision turbocharger working 49 kilos of enhance.
The all-wheel drive system is retained, fed by an upgraded model of the automotive’s manufacturing facility eight-speed automated transmission constructed by Pure Drivetrain Options. There are beefed up axles and a carbon driveshaft to deal with the additional twist, however amazingly, the rear differential is unmodified.
Better of all, the inventory ECU is retained and modified to just accept the entire drivetrain modifications, which means this 2 Sequence nonetheless has most of its authentic options, together with local weather management, an infotainment system, cruise management, and extra. A lot of the inside remains to be there too. Based on the proprietor, the automotive weighs about 3510 kilos with him within the driver’s seat.
That is a part of the explanation why the automotive’s current 7.9-second quarter-mile time at 175 mph throughout TX2K in Texas earlier this month is so stunning. The time makes this 2 Sequence the quickest and quickest BMW on the planet within the quarter-mile, interval. And it does so with out having to fret an excessive amount of about weight or aero. With a couple of extra mods, we’re sure this BMW may go even faster.
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