Dinan 540i Race Car

[Big Daddy]

This thing produces 1000ft/lb of torque, I would love to take a lap in her:

 

[Chesty Bonds]

How the F#CK do they get 1000ft/lb out of that!?

Do you have the full engine specs? This is very interesting.

 

[Big Daddy]

Not to hard to get I guess

Seems that they are getting about 600 hp out of it as well. I know that Dinan has entered professional racing big time. Here's an interesting article about it:
Dinan Factory Tour

 

[epj3]

Nice e34

 

[frolf]

Nice e34

we all know you like it just because of the wing.

 

[Chesty Bonds]

Yeah nice article. Dinan certainly looks like a very professional outfit.

 

[epj3]

we all know you like it just because of the wing.

TYPE R!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[HornyHornet]

Explains the premium price for their products. They have to pay for their racing R&D.

 

[JGM3E3632]

And they pay BMW for a lot of information. After looking at the E34 I think I need to change my pants. OHOHOHOHOHOHOH [bmwdance]

 

[MrElussive]

Crazy, but 600hp and 1000 torque is a pretty weird combo. It is probably FI up the ass.

 

[epj3]

Crazy, but 600hp and 1000 torque is a pretty weird combo. It is probably FI up the ass.

Why's that weird? BMW got 1400hp out of a turbo 4 cylinder (in formula 1) and it was reliable and lasted.

 

[brahtw8]

Why's that weird? BMW got 1400hp out of a turbo 4 cylinder (in formula 1) and it was reliable and lasted.

Yes, but at 11,000 RPM. Since hp = torque x rpm / 5252, you don't see high RPM motors with more torque than hp.

His point is that it is rare to see torque exceed horsepower in the racing environment, where the cars usually run at high RPM.

 

[MrElussive]

Yes, but at 11,000 RPM. Since hp = torque x rpm / 5252, you don't see high RPM motors with more torque than hp.

His point is that it is rare to see torque exceed horsepower in the racing environment, where the cars usually run at high RPM.

Exactly, and in this case, by soooo much more.

 

[gpoints]

Yes, but at 11,000 RPM. Since hp = torque x rpm / 5252, you don't see high RPM motors with more torque than hp.

His point is that it is rare to see torque exceed horsepower in the racing environment, where the cars usually run at high RPM.

Well put.

On a side note, that has to be one unusual looking dyno graph.

 

[MrElussive]

Seems like it might be better suited to hauling huge tailors instead of racing on the track.