Project car BMW 120d
When BSR launched tuning kits for BMW cars we had an idea of making an exciting project car. We pictured a car that was really enjoyable to drive and also very all-round and suitable for many different situations. There should also be a strong connection between the car and the BSR product range. After considering this we finally decided to go for the smallest 1-series, and we purchased a BMW 120d.
BSR has performed an extremely advanced installation, one that BMW doesn't offer from the factory. We have converted a BMW 1-series from a four cylinder turbodiesel to a six cylinder diesel with biturbo. In order to handle the increased power and torque, the automatic gearbox as well as the front and rear subframe are exchanged. This installation has been very demanding. Besides the extensive mechanical work done on the car, we also had to solve complicated software issues in order to get the control systems of the new automatic gearbox and engine to cooperate and work perfectly with the electronics and comfort systems already present in the car. The car is also equipped with a number of exterior and interior details according to the specification below. The power output and torque is now increased to a strong 340Hp and 700Nm.
Engine: 3.0L diesel biturbo, PPC 3 BSR Tuning System®, Modified particulate filter
Exhaust: BSR Sport Flow®
Brakes: BMW Performance
Chassis: Bilstein coilover PSS10
Wheels: AEZ Valencia 8,5x19 from OCL Brorssons (8x18 in Superstage)
Tires: Bridgestone 235-35-19 (Michelin 225-40-18 in Superstage)
Interior: BMW Performance: Seats, steering wheel, handbrake stick, gear stick, interior dash trim
Exterior: BMW Performance carbon fiber: wing, rear-view mirror covers, splitters, diffuser
"The diesel beast that BMW forgot to build" The car magazine Bilsport has written an article about the project car and also tested it in their famous Superstage track. Even after the first test drive Bilsport´s legendary test driver "Gullabo" gave the comment: "Today we're gonna have a diesel record in the Superstage." You can read more about the test and the fantastic result in Bilsport issue 17 2011.