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Video Review: 1000hp BMW G80 M3
What happens when Alex Kersten hops into a 1000hp G80 M3 built by Tom Wrigley Performance & R44 Performance, then heads to the Top Gear test track? Find out in our latest video.
Words by: Andrew Woodhouse
Published on 18 January 2024 | 0 min read
Meet the upgraded powerhouse from Tom Wrigley Performance, a British company that specialises in pushing BMWs to extreme levels of power, torque and speed.
In our latest video, Alex explores the extent of this transformation and takes it on a drag race around the iconic Top Gear track.
In our latest video, Alex explores the extent of this transformation and takes it on a drag race around the iconic Top Gear track.
A closer look at the Tom Wrigley Performance BMW G80 M3
If you thought the standard BMW M3 was fast, think again. This particular BMW G80 M3 has undergone a massive transformation, built by Tom Wrigley Performance & R44 Performance.
It boasts an impressive 1,039 horsepower and 1,137 Newton metres of torque, doubling the figures of its stock counterpart. The laundry list of modifications includes a re-built engine, upgraded hybrid turbos, a CSF cooling package, Billet Inlet with port injection, a brand-new exhaust system, and revised fuel mapping optimized for both pump fuel and ethanol. According to Tom Wrigley himself, this car is tailored for quarter-mile and half-mile runway events, delivering huge acceleration and speed. But just how fast is this modified BMW M3? Try 0-60mph in just 2.6 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 9.8 seconds. A ‘basic’ M3 retails at £80,000, but with the modifications, this particular M3 is worth £120,000. You’ll have to watch the video to see just how much difference the extra £40k has made. Tom Wrigley, the man behind the modifications, is not just an expert in enhancing BMWs. He's also an accomplished racer with a career that started at the age of eight and a background in various motorsports, including British GT. He’s also involved with the Lions Barber Collective, an incredible charity that supports men's mental health. You can learn more about them here, and watch the full 1000hp M3 video on our YouTube channel.
It boasts an impressive 1,039 horsepower and 1,137 Newton metres of torque, doubling the figures of its stock counterpart. The laundry list of modifications includes a re-built engine, upgraded hybrid turbos, a CSF cooling package, Billet Inlet with port injection, a brand-new exhaust system, and revised fuel mapping optimized for both pump fuel and ethanol. According to Tom Wrigley himself, this car is tailored for quarter-mile and half-mile runway events, delivering huge acceleration and speed. But just how fast is this modified BMW M3? Try 0-60mph in just 2.6 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 9.8 seconds. A ‘basic’ M3 retails at £80,000, but with the modifications, this particular M3 is worth £120,000. You’ll have to watch the video to see just how much difference the extra £40k has made. Tom Wrigley, the man behind the modifications, is not just an expert in enhancing BMWs. He's also an accomplished racer with a career that started at the age of eight and a background in various motorsports, including British GT. He’s also involved with the Lions Barber Collective, an incredible charity that supports men's mental health. You can learn more about them here, and watch the full 1000hp M3 video on our YouTube channel.