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Meet The Bonkers BMW M3 With 1 000 HP And A Standard Gearbox
Dec. 13, 2021 1:42 PM ET by Gerhard Horn Video / 2 Comments Does America have anything faster? Meet the fastest M3 in the UK and possibly the whole of Europe. The company that built it, Wrigley Performance, specializes in F80 M3s, and this one is bonkers. We also like that it doesn't shout about its latent performance, making it the ultimate sleeper car. It would be interesting to see how it compares to the less subtle Lightweight Performance M3. The car was built "top to bottom." It comes with a fully rebuilt motor, clutches, differential, and hybrid turbos, which are a bigger version of the stock units. These turbos are more reliable and robust while making more power, especially at the top end. The horsepower depends on the fuel. It makes 820 hp on pump fuel and just over 1,000 hp on ethanol. The performance figures are impressive. It runs the quarter-mile in 10.1 seconds, which is spectacular for a rear-wheel-drive car with 1,000 hp. That being said, the quarter-mile is not where it shines. Over the half-mile, it accelerates to 185 mph. This particular M3 has a full Ohlins suspension with a damper rate tuned by Wrigley Performance to put that power down daily. The brakes are also Wrigley's own, which is a must on a car that can gather speed at such a rapid pace. The car is running a few standard parts, however. It has standard airboxes and air filters. While the clutches are upgraded, the gearbox is entirely stock, as is the propshaft. It seems like BMW over-engineered these parts, given that they can cope with double the standard horsepower. LivingLifeFast/YouTube LivingLifeFast/YouTube LivingLifeFast/YouTube LivingLifeFast/YouTube This kit is available to UK customers, with three orders already confirmed. Wrigley Performance recently moved into a new space with a track and half-mile runway on the premises. You can go there, feel the performance and then decide whether your F80 M3 needs 1,000 hp. As you can see from the quick drive on the streets, this car is seriously sketchy. It doesn't appear to acknowledge the existence of a straight line, preferring to get its rear end out at every opportunity. BMW was definitely on to something when it went AWD with the current-generation M3. LivingLifeFast/YouTube LivingLifeFast/YouTube LivingLifeFast/YouTube Join The Discussion
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BMW M3 Sedan Gerhard Horn Senior Editor Gerhard knew from a young age that he wanted to be an automotive journalist. He completely disappointed his parents by completing degrees in communication and English, as well as diplomas in graphic design and film and art appreciation. He later interned at various automotive publications, before landing a permanent position at a newspaper. He became the editor within two years, after which he landed a job as the deputy editor at a national publication, where he spent eight years traveling the world, driving, and writing. In his current role as senior editor, he writes news, reviews, scripts, and opinion pieces. When he’s not supposed to be working, you’ll probably find him working. When he’s forced to take a break, you’ll find him at the movies, or behind the wheel of a ‘92 NA Miata called Kimiko. Contact Gerhard @GrootScreenGerhard LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top