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BMW E30 with a Turbo M50 Reaches 159 mph on the Autobahn

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The owner of Oldtimer Seats allowed AutoTopNL to drive their BMW 316i (E30) on the Autobahn. The classic sedan is powered by a turbocharged 3.1 L M50 inline-six paired with a ZF 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission. The motor features DP forged pistons, Maxpeedingrods rods, M52 head, Nuke fuel system, and Holset 62 mm turbocharger. It produces 608 hp (453 kW) and 750 Nm (553 Nm) of torque on a MaxxECU. The car suspension uses Bilstein shocks and Mazda RX-7 brakes. Covering those are Hartge 16-inch wheels wearing Nankang Sportnex AS-2+. Watch AutoTopNL drive the car on the Autobahn reaching a top speed of 256 km/h (159 mph).

closeup view of front and grill in BMW E30

turbocharged M50 inline-six in the engine bay of a BMW E30

turbocharged M50 inline-six in the engine bay of a BMW E30

steering wheel, gauge cluster, and blue interior in BMW E30

blue door panel of a BMW E30

closeup view of rear spoiler and deck lid of a BMW E30

Source: AutoTopNL

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