M50-Powered BMW E30 Goes 8.1 sec
by Christopher Christopher
Published in engineswapdepot.com
Daniel Schien and his “E30 Elvis” attended Doorslammers event at Santa Pod Raceway. Daniel’s BMW E30 (325i) is now powered by a turbocharged M50B25 inline-six. When we last shared the car in 2023, the motor was producing 1100+ hp (809+ kW) and 973 Nm (717 lb-ft) of torque on 2.2 bar (31.9 psi) of boost. Behind that is a GearMotive H-pattern ZF dogbox and upgraded rear end. Daniel set a new personal best at Doorslammers with a 8.162 sec at 172 mph (276 km/h).
