BMW’s B58 straight-six is shortly turning into the most popular factor in import drag racing. The 3.0-liter engine has confirmed itself surprisingly stout and able to dealing with numerous increase, making it straightforward for homeowners to extract large energy and pace on the strip. This 1500-horsepower BMW 2 Series is additional proof the B58 has earned its spot because the Toyota 2JZ’s successor.

From the surface this M240i xDrive coupe appears nearly inventory save for a set of sticky drag radials. You’d by no means guess it is hiding a extremely modified model of its authentic B58 six-cylinder, geared up with new camshafts, ported heads, a heavy-duty gas system, and a 74-millimeter Precision turbocharger operating 49 kilos of increase. 

The all-wheel drive system is retained, fed by an upgraded model of the automobile’s manufacturing facility eight-speed automated transmission constructed by Pure Drivetrain Solutions. There are beefed up axles and a carbon driveshaft to deal with the additional twist, however amazingly, the rear differential is unmodified.

Best of all, the inventory ECU is retained and modified to simply accept all the drivetrain modifications, which means this 2 Series nonetheless has most of its authentic options, together with local weather management, an infotainment system, cruise management, and extra. Most of the inside continues to be there too. According to the proprietor, the automobile weighs about 3510 kilos with him within the driver’s seat.

That’s a part of the rationale why the automobile’s current 7.9-second quarter-mile time at 175 mph throughout TX2K in Texas earlier this month is so stunning. The time makes this 2 Series the quickest and quickest BMW on the planet within the quarter-mile, interval. And it does so with out having to fret an excessive amount of about weight or aero. With a couple of extra mods, we’re sure this BMW may go even faster.