BMW E30 M3 Enhanced & Evolved by Redux : The CSL that never was | Carfection 4K

[@punkerspike]

When Top Gear and Carfection upload a review at the same time and you choose Carfection to watch first... that shows how good they really are at what they're doing

[@Carfection]

That's such high praise. Thank you!

[@joshgodber63]

@@Carfection It's fair praise 👍

[@koltface]

The decision was easy when I saw it was Henry doing to the review.

[@paulelverstone8677]

If you want to know about the car then that is the correct order. If you want to see someone arsing around for a bit and throwing in a few random facts, TG/GT all the way....

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

Is top gear still going? Aw bless. I’m with the new school. The school of Carfection 👍

[@HenryCatchpole]

Hope you all enjoy this. Love the sound of an S14 engine! Do please share the film if you liked it - it really helps us.

[@nathanb2100]

I have :D. Awesome review :)

[@HenryCatchpole]

@@nathanb2100 Thank you, Nathan.

[@nathanb2100]

@@HenryCatchpole np :)

[@daniel635biturbo]

I dreamed that BMW continued the e24 635csi until 1994, and that Alpina stuck the last of the m30 Bi-Turbos in it. Then I woke up and built it my self 😎 Got to say those e36 m3 Vader seats feels good when the m30 big six is forced by two Volvo V70R turbos pumping 1,0 bars of boost...

[@luminthenight2120]

I always enjoy your videos Henry. Thank you.

[@andrewrobertson5508]

My dad bought an E30 M3 new in 1987. It was the car I learned how to drive stick in decades ago when I was 11 years old. That car is still in the family, and currently resides in my garage with 87,000 miles. It’s a keeper for sure, I could never see myself getting rid of it. This looks like an incredible car, but I’m not so sure about spending over a quarter million just to make it marginally better. Still an amazing machine nonetheless!

[@FidesRex]

I was born in 1987 so to me cars from 1987 have a special piece in my hart. I want to eventually have a collection with many 1987 cars. I read your comment and just wanted to say I love the story behind your E30. Please never sell that car! enjoy driving it!

[@mahfoodhmusallami835]

I fully agree with you on the price. Is a little too much money. Thank you for sharing your story

[@drtm1718]

I agree about the price. In the video it is mentioned that there were 4000 hours of labor put into building each car, so I imagine at least 60% of the price would be paying for the labor. And while it's a beautiful and incredible car, I don't think it's 10x better than the original E30 M3 or anything close to justifying spending that much on one. At that price, I'd rather buy a Porsche GT3 or GT4 and several laps on the Nurburgring.

[@classiccarssp]

Totally agree! I just cannot see an Icon with different front lights or spoilers.. was not like that in the past and that for me is crucial! About the mods? Just give me a "regular" 200hp E30 M3 with no rust/accidents with the upgrade S14 2.5l + Alpha N, BBS RS with Neovas + Recaro Speed, Intrax Suspensión and anti roll bars with powerflex + AP Racing Brakes and the Z3 quick 2.7 stearing rack + quick shift linkeage and thats my perfect car without losing any value 🙌

[@Vargadumi]

Don’t touch it! 😅

[@redron2896]

Carfection, never disappoints, amazing film as always and what a car!

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[@toetsenbordridder]

Top gear beat them

[@kimmyrask7368]

Watched this instead of Top Gear, i thorougly enjoy carfection!

[@zakelwe]

I fell in love with this car until I saw the price. Not that it was too much, just that it was 330 like everything else. That just smacked of someone in the PR and marketing department putting a sticker price on it to match all the other 3, 30 and 330 bits. It's like failing at the last hurdle. I once saw a Hartge H35-24 back in the day. Now that is even more cool.

[@zacbird4194]

There is a depth of perception to carfection films that I don’t think you can find anywhere else. Clear concise and endlessly interesting. Cracking job. The only car channel worth watching since Mr Harris went corporate.

[@adamd1660]

I watched Top Gear's review of the Redux M3 prior to viewing this Carfection effort, and whilst the big boys get the key points across well enough, the details between the two videos couldn't be more stark. This film is beautifully shot, the angles are carefully considered and perfectly executed, and the results make this car look every bit as special as I'm sure it is. And of course Henry demonstrates yet again just how well he understands and describes the nuances that make a true classic like the E30 M3, all whilst driving it precisely as intended. Hat's off to the Carfection team - you guys are at the top of your game.

[@Carfection]

Thank you for the kind words Adam.

[@LOTUSELISE340R]

I always wait to hold my breath for the price of these resto-mods. Seems like unless you have $250k+ you're not even in the ballpark. I mean $330k for a better M3? I love the E30 but that's insane.

[@breid3492]

Well 4000 hrs at that price works out as £82.50 per hr inclusive of all the materials. If it really is 4000 hrs work it's actually a bit of a bargain.

[@64Alvis]

@@breid3492 Bear in mind they will be selling off genuine OEM body panels, wheels, brakes etc etc.

[@Avantone]

Until you realise it was a Retropower build; then the cost is understood

[@lancecahill5486]

The cost is no $330K, it's 330K British Pound, which is about $437,000 at today's exchange rate.

[@peppapewds]

Bs.

[@jdeckard1243]

There's only a few people I can stand listening to talk about cars, you and Chris Harris. You know what your talking about and can translate that into words and emotion. The car is beautiful.

[@mikeormond7883]

You are by far one of the top automotive presenter/testers in the business. Always cheers me up every time I see a review is done by yourself. Thanks Henry.

[@Carfection]

Glad you like them!

[@nsxsennaforever]

I love the E30 M3 but I think Alfaholics done a better job of wrestling out the DNA from the Alfa Romeo GT Junior. I tried to push this thought away but here it comes: Lovely car but unfortunate for the guys at Redux that this car smokes from the exhaust. I would fix this ASAP. A new high end car smoking is simply no good. There are also finish issues in door cards, the leather in the seats etc. that must be adressed at his kind of money. I like this restomod, but it somehow seems not entirly finished yet. I am sure the finished car will be spot on. However, you Henry, as a presenter, driver always makes me happy. Thanks a boundle for the video.

[@petegowland6201]

Agree with everything you've said. The E30 M3 is my poster car, and I've been lucky enough to drive one. On the evidence of this video, i think I'd rather have a stock car. It also makes me quite excited to see what @retropower are up to. They've recently started an E30 M3 project and I can't wait to see the results. Have you seen the TG video? It smokes even more and the speedo/rev counter aren't working. Did Henry break it? ;-)

[@nsxsennaforever]

@@petegowland6201 I saw both videos now. If it cannot take Henrys beating, then a fist handed driver would kill it in three laps. The guy can drive. This M3 should never ever had gone out for testing by journalists. When you aim that high it is not like you test some boy racers car with the normal brake down issues. Those are build in a shed and you expect them to smoke and not have instruments working. BMW makes quality cars, on both the videos it looks like they have gotten a hard driven 200.000 km example out to test that is on its last leg. When instruments don´t work and finish in the important stuff is shabby, take it back fix it and make a new video. I even think that high tuned engine does not sound right. Back to drawing board before it is too late. Get a proper trimmer and sort out the smoking issue, and BTW when you are at it get the engine up to 9000 rpm too. I have no doubt Redux can do it, a lot of the things are spot on. Get the last 20% right and you have made something really special.

[@rych7852]

@@petegowland6201 THIS is the Retropower project. 😂 Redux is just one guy designing it. And then Retropower building the car he ordered. This whole endeavour will not last imo.

[@spud26100]

Another lovely car from Retro Power

[@DavidMoore-lz4bh]

Just what I was thinking

[@retropowercars]

Who knew 😉

[@larssonk22]

A Ford Capri resto mod would go into my dream garage, I'd even take an electric one!

[@Carfection]

Now that's an interesting restomod idea

[@jryalls]

Maybe a Capri shell over an new Ford Mustang Mach 1

[@jameskingston]

This thing is a beauty

[@matthewlange8616]

Great film as always. A restomod version of the Mercedes 190E Cosworth would be cool especially the EVO 1 which I've always though looks a lot cooler than the bat wing evo 2. On the subject of restomod Mercs the Mechatronik project 107 Merc SLC looks like it is going to be awesome, will definitely need a Carfection video of that when it comes out.

[@bernardwarr4187]

Totally agree, in fact, is my next project

[@orbitaljunkie]

Ugh man this thing is incredible. Great vid. I love how you focus on such little things like the rear trunk gap alignment. Had a 325is for a bit and absolutely loved that car. This would be a dream to own!

[@Carfection]

Glad you liked it!

[@RaceTeq17]

Of all the KZbin car content out there, the only people I watch consistently are Henry Catchpole and Chris Harris. This video confirms why Henry is a worthy click every time. Bravo per usual.

[@FidesRex]

I enjoyed the video as always. You always deliver. I love seeing the genuine reactions of you driving these cars many of us wish to even see in person. Along with everyone else involved with the production. From producers to first ACs and the PA's first times. Anyone involved with the production of this film, Thank you!

[@Carfection]

Thank you for your kind words, Fides 😊

[@robinyan7023]

This is not just any regular E30 restoration video. This is what I called above and beyond. Well done Carfection. Look forward for more of these videos. Keep up the fine work.

[@Carfection]

Thank you very much!

[@stumonkey17]

Another great film and an iconic subject. Been looking forward to seeing what this is like since rumours started. It'd be great to see this alongside Mercedes 190E Cosworth similarly prepared and built!

[@Carfection]

Thank you! We would like to make a film on the too!

[@zzhughesd]

Beautiful is not the word. The stance. The headlight. The way this m3 sits.

[@DukeOfDC]

The best Motorsport content anywhere, period. Henry Catchpole, you’re someone I aspire to be.

[@ValuedComment]

Great video, beautiful car, but that all-n price tag of around £400,000 is insane. I know it's hand-built with carbon panels and a superb engine and chassis, but £400,000? You could get a BMW M2 CS, a good condition E46 M3 CSL and an E30 M3 Sport Evolution with just 492 miles (currently for sale on Pistonheads) for less than the price of one of these. So... this or those three?

[@glenncattanach3073]

Dan Bailey - If you have £400,000 to spend on a car, your choices might be better. But if you have £10,000,000 this might make a nice addition to your collection. The sad part there is a good change the car may never see a track. Just another car in some one's collection of automotive eye candy.

[@carrotfarmer1]

They'll all get bought anyway at such low volumes so Redux can basically price them however they want.

[@psycodriver]

True, a lot of money for a very special limited edition. I would go for the NA ///M poker instead: e30 sport evo, e36 gt, e46 csl and e92 gts.

[@carrotfarmer1]

@@psycodriver oof that is a mouthwatering selection of cars.

[@1tillys]

If you follow Retropower and see the level of time effort and expertise that goes into these builds you will see why Redux is charging so much. Retropower built this as a secret project so no vids on it on their channel but check out their build of a mk1 escort for f1 guru Gordon Murray.

[@av8bvma513]

Henry, you are the one. No.1 Number One. Ne plus ultra. The passion, the knowledge, the generosity, the beautifully modulated voice, the skill, and the moxie. Long may you reign!

[@californiaholtz]

Fantastic film, I always love the way Henry does his overview/walkthrough of a vehicle.....I imagine myself looking over the vehicle in person and it feels so natural, almost as if we're having a conversation about it.

[@therealmudafuka7200]

Just within the first five seconds of your guys' and Top gear's video, you realize which one will be watched till the end and which will be cut short. Love the work Henry

[@DukeOfDC]

I personally own a e36 M3 that I’m working on resto-modding. I feel the e36, although a black sheep among other M3’s, will become a desirable collectors item that will someday see treatments of this caliber.

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

They already are desirable they’re appreciating and keep going up.

[@bombercountynick]

How can you restomod an E36? If you mean adding cheesy HID lights and trying to modernise it's looks, I wouldn't bother unless you want to drastically reduce it's value. I own an e36 also btw I am genuinely intrigued.

[@amirhashm1]

Awesome awesome car with good levels of detail and taste. £330k plus an E30 M3? Its an edge case. There is a market for a £50-100k restomod programme that redux and indeed all restomodders should look at. An E30 M3 with revised suspension, stock body panels, retrimmed interior, serious engine tuning and subtle brake upgrades should not cost too much to do and they would appeal to a wider set of true enthusiasts that love the thrill of the road.

[@mokotedimogadime8567]

Love what they did with it, E30 being my 2nd most favourite Beemer. But its your commentary style that keeps me coming back to Carfection time and tie again. Great piece of Autojournanlism.

[@TTTrainTTT]

The guys have the best presenters and production value. Absolutely unparalleled and zero bullshit.

[@DaraghsTube]

Love restomods personally, nice job Retropower!

[@Madira15122]

I applaud these guys Redux... can we have a re-Imagined BMW E34 M5... love this review

[@Carfection]

Now that would be a treat!

[@andreasweber7828]

DTM in the 90’s was ruled by high revving 4-cylinder engines . On tracks like the Nordschleife or the old track of Hockenheim you could hear them intake noise screaming from far away.That was unheard off and mind blowing . Still getting goosebumps

[@teggwynlewis9803]

The E30 has always raised goosebumps on me, beautiful car and a incredible driving experience! If I had a spare 1/3 of a million I would have my name on the list. The next restomod would have to be a E34, so understated and underrated, not even a m5 but a well done 525 sport.

[@Retrobeemer]

Looking at dropping an S62 or S54 into mine, although I do love the M30.

[@mdigs2364]

Superb Henry, it's exactly how I would build it. As always, you've managed to convey the emotion a car like this creates.

[@maxxedredlineproductions]

Its like a Singer for BMWs! I hope to see more stuff from Redux soon. Maybe a high end 7 series sharknose? Or perhaps even an enhanced M1? 🤔

[@christopherodonoghue3858]

I’d really like to see a lancia delta integrale restomod like the one on the grand tour a few years ago.

[@nathanb2100]

Love this uprated E30 M3 😃👍. It looks even more like a road going BTCC cars with touchs such as the rear spoiler and those wheels 🤩👍. Imagine what a uprated take on the Mercedes 190E Cosworth would like as well... oh boy 😃😎.

[@Carfection]

Oohhhhh someone needs to get on that 190E rest

[@nathanb2100]

@@Carfection YESS 😃

[@jeffv103]

Wow. What a stunning M3. Worth every penny.

[@mysoursauce3491]

Carfection is the pinnacle of car journalism and filmography

[@Carfection]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@SMlFFY85]

Stuff like this interests me far more than whatever new supercar has been released.

[@7ampint]

Great film as always from Henry. Any1 notice the blue smoke though?!?

[@daineserider]

Hard to locate, maybe Coming from the clutch?

[@_snowowl3333]

The wheels look like a piece of jewelry, there's nothing more gorgeous than a diamond-styled rim. Just beautiful!

[@RajPatel-vq6if]

“318i with delusions of grandeur” I laughed so hard at how that was worded 😂😂😂

[@Carfection]

I know right

[@martynpotter21]

Because it's so true! 😂

[@michaelmeredith912]

Great video! A new episode from Carfection with Henry always makes my day!!

[@trebm3]

he hits on a very important point. A lot of people imagine an E30 M3 drives like this car, they don't and are very underwhelming if you're expecting some sort of rocket ship. The joy in them is their control, feel and ability to navigate around the track. They're also beautiful to look at

[@basithph8958]

Wow it looks unreal this is a proper restomod!

[@Carfection]

The fact that it retains the E30 M3 feel >>>

[@jazzbassjames6403]

This kind of car is so much more interesting to me than some 1000hp supercar. What a thing! If I had the cash... Great video as always.

[@TheHulmie]

I got 30 seconds into the top gear review and switched to the Carfection review, great work guy's

[@lorcanduffy9590]

Keep the restomod of content coming please! Love seeing these bucket list cars and how they’ve decided to pay homage or reimagine the originals absolutely brilliant, one ask would to be to give us more specs on the engine upgrades and performance and how it compares to the originals

[@rockzs74r]

I love the mention of Winklehock. That's a nice way to end the story

[@YonsuKu]

Haven't watched the video yet but I know it's going to be great. Henry Catchpole, BMW E30, I mean c'mon.

[@Carfection]

We hope to meet your high expectations!

[@aaaaachew]

Well done Henry! I always imagine someone doing an E46 M3 as a modern day restomod. All carbon body with a weight reduction to around 2700- 2800 lbs and a Dinan 3.3L blueprinted engine, upgraded suspension. I think they would be a stunning drive.

[@manup1931]

There are quite a lot of modern e46, meaning upgraded suspension, breaks and a lot of carbon. You can supercharge the engine, but than you maxed the plattform.

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

Yet again, Carfection content is in another league. Awesome and a joy to watch and absorb. This car would be in my dream garage. An icon remixed.

[@R8andGT3Fan]

That sound...THAT SOUND! Lovely content, as always, guys!

[@Paul_VanGo]

The shift knob is actually a Kamei aftermarket item for the Golf, but BMW used this in the DTM because it is so unbelievable grippy. Without knowing, Kamei made the best shift knob ever. Kamei part number 39140

[@selwynlambert1868]

This is what a car review is all about.No BS-authorative dialogue by someone whos done his homework.Lets not forget where HC cut his teeth all those years ago (EVO )..All the other Vbloggers are in my opinion out on an ego trip looking for viewing numbers, Carry on Henry.

[@mitchellsteindler]

What I really love is that the BBR Gti ITBs and cam I'm about to install on my NC Miata will feel every bit as good as this thing.

[@050wickey]

Finally an almost Singer type resto mod on an e30 absolutely love it!

[@Carfection]

It was about time, right. These guys have been working on it for quite some time and it seems to have paid off

[@ayrtonsenna6750]

I’m not a bit fan of the e30 M3: despite the crazy history of the racing car, dramatic battles in DTM championship, the beautiful racing look and the spirit of the engineers who built it, the experience behind the steering wheel is far from matching all this. The engine is weak below 5000rpm, not crazy after, steering wheel is not precise, the suspensions make me feel like I’m in a boat, the car is very understeering. I have more fun in my old 205 gti... Fantastic video Henry, as usual, and it seems the additional horsepower give it the soul it should have had when launched 😃. But for 300k£, one may find some serious alternatives...

[@Alby911]

This channel is simply amazing - thank you!

[@lucathemucca]

Love the channel, thank you Henry! Keep up the GREAT work.

[@kdpwt]

I just came from the topgear one and… the standards of this video exist in another universe Cinematography a lot better Info and detail a lot better Henry Catchpole a lot better

[@Carfection]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏🏽

[@mpower997]

Thank you for sharing this beauty!

[@CTP1111]

sooo basically a singer style restomod for an old M3... VERY COOL

[@Pyotr_Velikiy]

Lovely car. The E30 M3 is one of the all-time classics, the Redux treatment elevates it to another level.

[@muddygti]

There really is something so good and spot on about a twin cam 4 cylinder sound… 😎🔊

[@Carfection]

I know right!

[@EightyFiveHundred]

See a video from Henry and immediately click 👍. And when the video turns out to be an e30m3 resto-mod 😍. As someone that races e30s (poorly) and building/restomodding a numbers matching e25m5 "CSL" 3.8L track toy, it's great to see these old BMWs receive modern attention. I have the same close-ratio dogleg gearbox; it's awesome for using all the revs at the track!

[@Carfection]

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[@alastairs3727]

Ahhh happy times when BMW designed beautiful cars ….!

[@Hoktew]

when i saw this i asked my self why would i need this....till you started talking and showing fml..wow..love it

[@johnybrokeit]

The one about the covid test up the nose cracked me up, man! LOL! Cuz I felt the bloody shock of it through my spine as u mentioned it and with such poise that caught me off guard LoL. Cheers guys!

[@jeffreyb.1657]

I like that more than a 911....wow. Great video. Take a look at a rauh-welt next. :)

[@joemacmillan8492]

henry you and your team have done it again! amazing, thank you, I'd buy you beers if i could

[@mubblemann]

For me this and the E46 are the most beautiful BMW designs.

[@SebastianOutzen]

How about a video series where you visit these manufacturers? Redux, RetroPower, and all the other small UK companies who specialize in perfecting these cars

[@Adam-M1]

Love these restomods. Would also welcome some more footage of the facilities they build these cars.

[@Lou-f]

Retropower here on KZbin. They built it ;)

[@Stockholmsstolthet1891]

Soon 1m subscribers, keep em coming

[@SpecialReserve]

I'd like a resto-modded P5 Rover, always fancied owning one. But it would be horrendous nowadays. But of course it would be faster and lighter with a lower centre of gravity, and all the creature comforts brought up to date.

[@SuperLaviathon]

Cool and great review as always Henry…. However, I think I’ll take an M3csl and a GT3 RS instead thanks ☺️

[@mpower320i]

I would love to watch a restomod of an e30 320i or 325i, cheaper yes but I would say also legendary because that's what the majority of the public ended having access to. Not everyone has the possibility to buy an M3!

[@lancecahill5486]

Agreed. A restore 325i would be great.

[@footballgeorgiebest]

If BMW made cars this beautiful again what a world it would be

[@williambayram6121]

Great film as ever! Maybe Catchpole might get the chance to have a go in a few more machines created by Retropower. See if you can go back and have a go in the Millington engined Alfa....!

[@hyper8545]

What an art piece

[@marcoulibarri5744]

What a sweet ride...if I had the money...this would be in my garage!!

[@KenAugustino]

This is def a better clip than the TG one for sure! Thank you Henry and team.

[@figuwolf7227]

What a beauty 🤌💜 Love it!

[@Carfection]

We're fans of it too

[@HQBProductions]

Another masterpiece from Henry and Carfection. Road Testing as it used to be..all about the car, not about the driver or TV ratings….I had a new 325i Sport in 1986….that was good but this is on another planet….but so is the price! So today…choose a well cared for 325i Sport and spend on making it perfect. Then you might afford it!! 😬😀😀😀

[@Collluded]

Love this car! I have a red 91 e30 318is and I think this car is super unique, but I have to disagree with your statement on the headlights, I personally dislike them as they look too small and awkward. Also it looks like the review car has an exhaust leak where it connects to the engine block which is worrisome... at 7:28 you can see the exhaust fumes billowing out of the leak. I guess they are having some qc issues and for the price I'd expect something to be in mint condition...

[@MrJdp1968]

That’s stunning 👌🏻

[@Carfection]

It really is! Very subtle

[@Garythenoo]

Another brilliant video and another brilliant car to add to my dream garage !!

[@maxtorque2277]

Looks to me like there's a fair bit of set up / tweeking needed on the R&H. Ride height / roll centre looks a bit odd on track, and the car looks to not deal with the extra grip of the larger modern tyres (a common problem with restomods that had geo for smaller, much less grippy tyres) Engine mapping looks a bit rich too in places! Lovely looking thing mind :-)

[@mattdowney6540]

Agree. Came here to say just this.

[@mat9516]

Enjoyable and interesting review Henry - thanks - keep up the good work

[@TheTiDablju]

7:37 that slip angle shot is just magnificent

[@ZoltarSoulFunk]

I'm confused. Is Redux a separate entity to Retropower, because they are the ones that built the car? Or is Redux just some brand who has outsourced "their" product to someone who can actually build cars, and they just have an upmarket website that let's them bump up the price?

[@rych7852]

Yes. Redux is a 1 man band operation. He just designed what he want and sent it to RP. They built it. And if anything it shows what many of us already knew. That RP quality of work isn't as good as the fancy videos suggest...

[@ZoltarSoulFunk]

@@rych7852 I think I'd be happy for them to build me a car, I just wouldn't want to pay twice as much for it through an unnecessary middle man.

[@vwgti1985]

Looks fantastic and I love the noise and the color.

[@clubsportlarry4835]

Brilliant! Definitely watch this before Top Gear.

[@Carfection]

We're glad that we are your first choice!

[@DayumSonny]

It was an absolute delight to watch - and listen to - this video. **chef's kiss**

[@Carfection]

Thank you. We're glad you enjoyed this

[@cyturner2167]

I really like restomods. Nice sized cars with nice amounts of power. For my own project I'd like a 306 Maxi tarmac rally car, built to road spec as if they had had to build road car versions to homologate it.

[@ehabyoussef3303]

Genius. Definitely worth the money. Not sure about the side mirrors, but other than that it's bloody perfection. 😁 neat ☺️☺️☺️

[@davidplatt2919]

Bloody brilliant Henry 🙏

[@bartomiejspieczny]

It's sick to see parts made by me on this project. Looks great.

[@Carfection]

Exquisite work! 👏