Today we’re back with the owner’s review of a converted BMW M3 Competition. The F80 M3 debuted in 2014 with an in-line 6-cylinder engine but with two turbochargers this time. The standard M3 produces around 425hp, while this particular M3 Competition gets 444hp along with 550 nm of torque. This engine is configured with a 7-speed twin-clutch transmission delivering power to the rear wheels. In this review, the owner shares his conversion process and his experience driving this beamer in Pakistan.
Project Initiation
The owner was driving a standard 3 series and initially decided to put an M body kit and carbon fiber hood to enhance its looks. During this process, he thought, “why not properly convert this into an M3”. He then started the conversion by initially working on it individually along with some friends. “We didn’t have any idea of the time it would take or what it would cost”, he added.
Conversion
As this was one of the first M3 conversions in Pakistan, the owner did not have any car to look up to. Generally, Mercedes conversions are pretty straightforward, but according to the owner, this was a hassle. The total conversion was completed in 28 months, and the owner learned a lot about the car through this process. Some electronics, including sensors and 360-degree cameras, are still in process as they’ve not fed in data of Pakistan’s roads. The landed cost of this conversion came at around PKR 40 million.
Fuel Average
Although the question of fuel average is somewhat irrelevant in a performance sedan like this, the figures will surprise you. As per the owner. This M3 gives around 10 to 11 km/l within the city with a light foot which is astonishing. These figures will obviously drop if you want to enjoy its 444 horses.
Ground Clearance
Due to their low stance, most of these performance cars are a hassle to maneuver, especially on Pakistani roads. However, according to the owner, not once has the car scraped a speed breaker, even while going through it straight. The owner travels with multiple passengers, and he thinks that ground clearance has not been a problem.
Maintenance
The owner uses AMS or Liqui Moly for its engine oil with a viscosity of 0W-50. Oil and filters are changed every 5000 kilometers through a local dealership of his friend. In his opinion, maintenance is very simple, and the car has never proved unreliable.
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