Nurburgring 8min26sec lap BTG E30 320is

This footage was taken from my track prepared '88 BMW E30 320is Sept 2007 at the Nurburgring.

[@M3JakeL]

No forced induction. All motor. It is a 2L S14 with stock internals (11CR). Slightly up-rated cams (272/264), Grp A replica CF airbox, slightly lighter weight flywheel (12lbs), underdrive ancillary pulleys, and Supersprint race exhaust. Made 222hp at 7560rpm (crank) and 168ftlbs trq at 6750rpm. It was a fun engine but low in ultimate power. Not that it really detracted though. Still very enjoyable.

The video quality might not be great by today's standards, but that intake sound easily makes up for it!

[@cossymax]

Hi Jake, Mark here. I was in Germany with a load of guys from london, and you told me you worked @ thr "bone yard" for helicoptors @ RAF Swaffham. And you took me out in your Car. Handled like it was on rails. And you had you Masking tape score to remind you of how many laps you had done. Awesome car awesome driving Jake

[@Noh1996]

Nice holy wars opening and cars, you got my instant like!

[@riverman33]

awesome car,drive and sound mate! legendary e30! i'm also proud owner of e30,but my is 318i(i hope soon will be one 318is or 320i).regards from Serbia.

[@lt1eg6]

Fantastic driving, and the car sounds superb. Shame you had to sell it. Must have had a great time owning it. Thanks for the video.

[@shyboy2cute]

love the way it sounds!!!!

[@longjohnwilber]

Sounds incredible!! I want one!!

[@M3JakeL]

Hi, BTG = Bridge to Gantry. The Bistein bridge in the beginning to the Audi gantry at the end are the common timing points used to compare laps.

[@LarenNiksic]

Sonud beautifull! Perfect car!❤

[@M3JakeL]

The posted time is from Bridge to Gantry, so not a "full" lap of the Nurburgring. Its missing the long straight.

[@M3JakeL]

@wbi007 There is a long uphill section starting at about 4:50 (I think this is the area you are referring to). Here the 2.0L engine struggles to accelerate through to 4th gear (not enough torque). There is a large gap from 3rd to 4th, you can even hear it begin to slow down after shifting into 4th. A Group A gear box and appropriate final drive would help a lot here. But ultimately you need more power to continue to accelerate in these uphill areas.

[@Fatbastid]

it looks like your suspension is on point with the track not to stiff where it would make it bounce and not to soft ...very nice.

[@czechtakumi]

very nice sound

[@stanani666]

sounds like a beast!!!

[@vendavalm3e30]

Just Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! ///M POWER

[@michaelshnider7803]

I LOVE THIS SOUNG///

[@B77W]

S14 + carbon airbox = awesome sound!

[@djux89]

@accountname098 OMG! That sound exactly between a S14 and a S54 of the CSL! I imagine that you've got a carbon airbox... Well, very nice sound! lol

[@M3JakeL]

Thanks!

[@AlphaPews]

Nice driving, smooth.

[@M3JakeL]

Congrats!

[@M3JakeL]

Hello. Thank you for the nice comment. I hope to be back again for Easter 2009! Jake

[@yannickandred6861]

Yeah..!!! Full power

[@M3JakeL]

I used a 3.64 LSD first and then changed to a 3.46 (that's not a typo). I found the 3.46 to be better for me. The 3.64 had me hitting the limiter about 50ft before the braking zones on a lot of corners. The 3.46 let me stay in the gear a little longer, and helped me avoid the big RPM drop from 3rd to 4th. Ultimately, the swap to a 3.46 shaved 15 seconds from my time even though I also changed to a smaller tire (from 225 to 215, both Toyo R888).

[@M3JakeL]

Sadly no. I just moved to the US (just arrived Wednesday). So from now on I will only visit once a year, likely in a rental. :)

[@jenson808]

awesome!

[@djux89]

I love this sound ! S14 rules !

[@MalRoss]

Excellent video - thanks for posting. Just one question - what does the BTG mean in the video's title?

[@maurimauri53]

Awe. Carbon airbox? Mine does not sound that well... :D

[@wbi007]

With this gear ratio it seems it's never getting to max speed (the straight piece of the ring). Sounds like it's trying but just not getting there. Might be wrong , dont kill me :p Nice driving, you sir.. you know the ring!

[@ottomahrskrouceny3162]

cool drive..a like max speed drive

[@bmgm3]

Ah, that airbox sound .... Properly quick lap, Jake. That 320is was handling pretty damn good, huh ?

[@aarondurden]

BMW M registry says the 320is has a dogleg G260 with 1:1 5th. I wasn't aware there was a dogleg version of that trans, I thought it was only the G265. Your ratios don't sound all that short. Can you confirm this? Love the car man, I can't tell you how many times I've watched this vid. SO many that every time I hear "Holy Wars" I want that S14 sound to be in the song.

[@aefdsasefda]

Nice sound, great driving! Do you know how much your car weighs?

[@tameryurdakul2047]

Dear Jacop Larsen,of course time to late for this letter But I hope you will still help me,I have 1990 BMW E30 320 İS,I want to upgrade my car power like your car,please help me to find the all meterials which I need,you make me very happy.Shall you write all parts name and prices and how can buy for them.I am waiting your positive news ,Thanks a lot

[@bokinbg1]

How did you manage to hear turbo here?!

[@dejanl0087]

Enjoyed

[@M3JakeL]

Unfortunately I had to sell this car when I returned to the US.

[@ChocolateBks]

Stock 260x22mm Breaks?

[@driftdick]

can you tell me something? 8min 26sec 1 lap in Nurburgring? this driver drive one lap in Nurburgring and he done 8min 26sec? shit...... thats mast mean skills baby..

[@accountname098]

@djux89 :'( i wish i owned an e30..... i drive a 98 jetta VR6...that sound's not so bad swiss-cheese plastic airbox haha

[@aarondurden]

If you are in the US now, is the car in the US too?

[@AlphaPews]

nice

[@ChocolateBks]

Which brakes?260mm?

[@karkrashful]

stock engine? other than the turbo, if my ears are correct.

[@xXturbo86Xx]

ORGASMIC........

[@Its_PieRat]

@M3JakeL My Dad Bought It!

[@ChriszNL]

need another diff for better acceleration i geuss

[@accountname098]

@djux89 M20B25T FTW :P

[@bmw0208]

LMAO @ 4:14 they allow anything on the track boy lol

[@MunkyShaffer]

Lol kicked that 911's ass!

[@_Bryant.R]

S14 3 3 3

[@Fatbastid]

it looks like your suspension is on point with the track not to stiff where it would make it bounce and not to soft ...very nice.