Ultra Rare Bmw 540i E39 R48 Conversion Dinan Exhaust on 2040-cars
Tujunga, California, United States
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This 540i was one of the first BMW E39 sedans to be imported into the United States. The original owner lived in Los Angeles and had a very close relationship with the owner of Racing Dynamics, Inc. Racing Dynamics was founded in 1980 by Federico Pavoncelli as an Italian tuning company specializing in BMW automobiles. Federico invited his friend to supply the 540i shown below to participate in a prototype experience. It would be the first E39 in the world to have the infamous R48 package applied to it. As this car was one of the early-build U.S. imports, it came from the factory with the 5-speed automatic transmission. One of the first modifications was to import a brand new 6-speed transmission from Germany and install it in the car. After that over $25,000 was spent to install and test the R48 upgrade package. It has very low mileage for its age with the odometer reading just over 87,600 miles.
R48 Package Features: (see below for details) · Stroked 4.8 liter V8 including 93mm cast aluminum pistons, 10.5:1 compression, 88.8mm stroke billet steel crankshaft, high-performance cams and high-flow nozzles for the oil-spray pistons · Carbon fiber engine and valve covers · Estimated 378hp at 5600 rpm and 376 ft-lb of torque at 3700 rpm · Estimated 0 to 60 mph of 5.1 sec and quarter-mile in 13.2 sec · All-aluminum specially valved struts with matched progressive rate springs · Rear 19mm adjustable sway bar · Front strut tower brace · 14.5 inch two-piece vented and slotted front brake rotors · Brembo 4-piston aluminum front calipers · Pagid RS4-2 high-performance pads and braided steel brake lines · 20-inch RS2 three-piece wheels with custom black chrome center (Rear: 20” x 10”, Front 20” x 9”) (INCLUDED ONLY IN THE BUY IT KNOW PRICE) . 19- inch RH German three-piece wheels (19" x 10 19" x 9")Hankook Ventus tires Front 80% tread Rear 30% tread · Complete polyurethane body kit with carbon fiber mirrors and rear spoiler · 6-speed short shift kit with upgraded shift knob · Billet aluminum pedals and brake handle · Limited production plague showing #001 Additional Features · Custom 3-inch stainless steel exhaust with new high-flow cats and Dinan muffler · Vented and drilled rear brake rotors with high-performance pads · Newer cooling system consisting of radiator, water pump and belts · Stock DSP Head Unit with truck-mounted Subwoofer System (Eclipse 10-inch Subs, Kicker Amp) · High-performance thrust-arm bushings · Hella LED tail lights · Hella HID headlights (professionally leveled) · HID 6000k fog light setup Things I've done: - 35% tint all around! - Alignment for the new rims - New Water Valve and Heater hoses - Thermostat replaced - Replaced Valve Covers gaskets and Drive belts You can see an original video of the vehicle on ebay, with the original rims. This is from the original seller, when I purchased. I have also included one picture with the original rims. Again these will only be included in the buy it now price. TERMS OF SALE Vehicle is sold as is where is. I have tried to list the complete condition, but understand you are buying a used car, it will not be perfect. A $500 deposit is required immediately upon purchase. The remaining is due in cash or certified check. Car will and title will be held until all funds clear. I have the original 20" RD Sport wheels, one tire needs to be replaced. They will only be included in the sale if you use the buy it now price. The 19" wheels will be included in the sale. If you are in SO. Cal, you are more than welcome to come check it out, just drop me a message and we will arrange. |
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