BMW 1M V8?

[RosscoPCole]

Having seen all the cool engine transplants oh here, V10 Z3 Coupe, etc. how cool would an M3 powered 1M Coupe be? Or would it be too heavy at the front?

[Deerfoot]

Hartge have already done one haven`t they?

Edit, here you go.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/BM...

In fact it`s the V8 from the E39 M5.

Edited by Deerfoot on Thursday 30th June 21:15

[adycav]

The M3's V8 is light for that type of engine - only around 200kg I think. Not sure how this compares to the 3.0's weight though.

[RosscoPCole]

That Hartge conversion looks great. Imagine that in a standard looking 5 door bodyshell with a 118d badge on the back. Great sleeper.