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BMW E46 COUPE
Drift Car
BMW E46 Coupe
Drift Car
Year of project implementation: 2014
Comprehensive transformation of the BMW E46 318i car into a professional drifting car.
Concept, design of elements and whole work made by CPerformance – Marcin Południak.
- Preparation of the body for mounting the safety cage. Cage made by Ireco Motorsport.
- Discharging and modifications of the body, including a light body installation.
- V8 LS2 engine swap from Chevrolet Corvette.
- Manual gearbox swap from Pontiac GTO.
- Design and making engine and gearbox mounting paws.
- The concept and design of the drive shaft.
- Transplantation of a complete rear suspension with a differential from BMW E46 M3.
- Strengthening the body by welding.
- Design and execution of exhaust manifolds and a complete exhaust system.
- Chevrolet Corvette brakes transplantation – design and making brake calipers adapters.
- Execution of the central tunnel building.
- Installation of the whole and preparation for installations of control electronics. Main control unit: Ecumaster EMU Black Stand Alone computer.