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Renner Projekt 8 based on the BMW 8 Series (E31)

The American company Renner Projekts specializes in modifying German sportscars of the 1980s and 90s. Their latest work is an extraordinary car called Renner Projekt 8 based on the BMW 8 Series (E31).

The standard BMW 8 Series (E31) is powered by a 5.0L V12 engine, but after the intervention of Renner’s engineers, the car is now powered by a 4.9L V8 engine with 485 hp (357) from the 2002 BMW M5. Three additional powerplant options are also offered: E39 M5 S62 / V8 / 400 hp, E92 M3 S65 / V8 / 418 hp and E60 M5 / V10 / 500 hp. Engine power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The engineers reassembled the entire engine, installed ARP bearings, new camshaft pulleys, and improved air flow on the intake and exhaust sections of the compression chamber. Also, discs and brake calipers were taken from the E60 M5 (front) and E39 M5 (rear) models.

The interior has been re-upholstered in yellow leather. A new two-zone air conditioner, a ZHP gear lever was installed, while the ceiling was made of Alcantara. The “Projekt 8” plaque located between the front seats emphasizes the importance of the car.

It is interesting that the car was for sale, but despite the offered price of 227,000 dollars, it was not sold because it did not reach the reserved price.

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Renner Projekt 8 based on the BMW 8 Series (E31)

Source: Renner Projekts

Tuning

BMW E30 M3 with V10 engine

There are many BMW models that are considered legendary, especially those from the M3 Series such as the E30. One of them was equipped by the Renner company with a V10 engine.

Renner modified the suspension and strengthened the chassis. New shock absorbers, coilovers and stabilizer were installed, safety and handling were increased, and the tuner promised that every car will have power steering, air conditioning and much more. The car is painted in Blue Silver Metallic, and in order to keep it as original as possible, Renner did not even add the recognizable front splitter. There’s also a set of 18-inch oversize wheels wrapped in Yokohama tires.

The original exterior was retained, but there were changes to the interior such as a new cluster and sound system, without too much modern technology. The seats are upholstered in black leather that covers the steering wheel, as well as most of the interior.

The BMW E30 M3 is powered by an improved 5.0-liter naturally aspirated S85 V10 engine from the 2008 BMW M5 model that now delivers 625 hp (460 kW), which is almost four times more power than the original M3. The engine has a carbon fiber cover.

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The car was exhibited at the SEMA Show and attracted the attention of many, including potential buyers. When asked how much the car costs, Renner representative Ronald Norat said they would sell it for $350,000.

Source: Larry Chen via YouTube