1988 Supercharged S52-Swapped E30 M3

• Full ‘95 E36 M3 drivetrain 
• Active Autowerke S1 supercharger putting out 440hp 
• Chassis mounted short shifter
• Wilwood brakes front & rear 
• KW V3 Coilovers 
• Carbon fiber hood, lip, wing element & engine cover 
• **Clean Carfax, matching VIN tags**

VIN: WBSAK0300J2197339

Now available at RMC Miami is an excellent example of a high level E30 M3 build. The base of this build was a fully factory 1988 example that showed no rust with good condition exterior and interior. 

The original S14 ITB inline four power plant was swapped with an S52 inline six out of the later E36 M3 variant. The goal was to provide higher output in an OEM+ style – since an inline 6 is a familiar platform in the lower trim E30 models. However, the powertrain setup was taken one step further adding on a supercharger kit by Active Autowerke which boosts output to around 440hp on 91 octane fuel. 

Many builds nowadays end after the powertrain setup is complete but the rest of this E30 M3 compliments what’s under the hood both functionally and aesthetically. KW V3 dampers, UUC sway bars and big wilwood brakes not only accommodate the extra two cylinders up front, but also add confidence and stability to the chassis with the doubled power output. 

The exterior now boasts a simple modern but DTM-inspired look. A carbon fiber hood, DTM style lip and wing stick out from the Silverbau Metallic paint. Konig MK1 Arodisc wheels give a refreshed retro look to the rest of the build. Paired with a 200tw Falken tire, the big brakes and high end dampers, traction isn’t an issue. 

The interior follows the trend as well – somewhat period correct but with confidence-boosting amenities. A set of Recaro Sportster CS seats with purple confetti trim matches the Coolerworx short shifter knob and door locks. A DND 330mm steering wheel starts off the view of the mint condition dash. 

E30 M3’s are known for their driving sensation and this example is no different – except about double the horsepower. Although highly modified, the silhouette of suspension tuning keeps a very crisp non-hotrod feel to the car. All electrical, cooling and hydraulic components are fresh so the headaches you’d normally anticipate aren’t there. You get in, turn the key and enjoy. 

The Stage 1 supercharger gives power in an instant – further reinforcing the OEM+ feel this build provides. There’s no turbo lag, no mishmash of functionality, no second guessing what the car will do. Rowing gears is a sensation with the chassis mounted short shifter and the close proximity to the steering wheel. The custom 2.5” header-back exhaust sings at WOT with not much rasp commonly heard from an S52.

MODIFICATIONS

Powertrain

• E36 M3 S50 Engine & Transmission 
• Active Autowerke Stage 1 Supercharger 
• Custom 2.5” header-back exhaust
• Coolerworx short shifter 

Footwork & Chassis 

• KW V3 coilovers 
• UUC Sway bars & links
• Chase Bays power steering kit 
• Chase Bays ABS delete
• Wilwood 6-piston front 4-piston rear brakes
• Wilwood 3-piece rotors front & rear
• Wilwood steel braided brake lines 
• Konig MK1 Arodisc 17×8 +15 squared 

Interior 

• Recaro Sportster CS adjustable bucket seats (purple trim)
• Recaro sliders
• Planted seat base
• DND steering wheel with quick release
• Stack data gauges
• Carbon shifter surround 

Exterior & Aero

• Fiberworkz DTM front lip
• Fiberworkz DTM rear wing element 
• Carbon fiber hood 
• Yellow tinted headlights 

Serious Inquiries Call: Robert @ (561)307-6535

Danny @ (786) 291-3622

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