1972 BMW DTM GRP 5 Turbo

Other Production   BMW

Logbook: SVRA, SCCA, CASAC, WHRRI Condition: Excellent Price: $46995 Location: Michigan, USA

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Description

Originally built to compete in DTM 1972 thru 1974 German Road Race Series these cars were the forerunner of the BMW 320 Turbo cars. This particular car is in excellent race ready condition and has received all the proper safety and reliability updates without comprimising its original look. The best of everything was used during its rebuild. This car has not been totally restored only the braking system, engine, transmission, electrical etc... has been rebuilt, the rest of the car still carries its real look. the car has an excellent spares package including extra engine etc.

The engines are based on the late seventies BMW F1 turbo blocks. The car currently has two race events on the engine currently installed in the car, the other engine is fresh. 425 hp @ 15 lb boost or 645 hp @ 25 lbs boost.

This car was rebuilt by a top Trans-Am team and was designed to be reliable and fun, it is very fast and ready for a year of vintage racing. All the original parts are included.

History

Recent Competition History

Performance Data

• Weight: tbd lbs

Engine

• Type: 2.0 F1
• Horsepower: 425 hp @ 15 lbs boost @ 8200 rpm
• Induction: EFI, 4 separate throttle bodies
• Block: 2.0 F1 block based 4 cylinder two-valve turbo charged
• new spare engine identical to current engine, turbo pump & filter system

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Capacity: 20 gallon
• Fuel Pump: twin Bosch high pressure pumps, one draw

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: twin CR aluminum radiators
• Water Rad Location: rear quearters w/all fabricated aluminum lines & ducts
• Oil Cooler: 4 stage dry sump w/cooler

Electrical System

• Ignition: all new Crank Fire & EFI completely programmable
• Computer: computer & software included

Transmission

• Type: ZF race box close ratio
• Shifter: special top loader shifter

Rear End

• Type: BMW Motorsports w/Quaiffe limited slip
• Ratio: 4.10 gear

Body

• Construction: steel doors & roof, all else is glass
• Color: period livery
• Condition: original paint

Chassis

• Type: unibody w/welded cage, fully gusseted
• Front Suspension: strut front end
• Rear Suspension: coil over dual trailing arms, sway bar
• Shocks: Bilstien adj.
• Brakes: AP 4 piston front & rear 13
• Steering: stock box
• Wheels: BBS 16

Interior

• Restraints: safety harness
• Guages: all gauges

Spares

• extensive spares package
• owner will discuss with serious buyer

Other Production   BMW