BMW 135d E81 — STAGE 3 / 579 HP

High-power M57 diesel development project focused on fuel system capability, turbocharger performance and repeatable real-world power

PROJECT OVERVIEW

This BMW 135d E81 has been used as a development platform for high-power M57 diesel setups. The project focuses on fuel delivery, turbocharger performance, engine calibration and supporting hardware required for reliable power beyond the limits of the standard system.

BUILD SPEC:

ENGINE / PERFORMANCE

• BMW M57 diesel
• 579 HP
• Revload Dual CP3 fuel system
• R90 + R70 CP3 configuration
• K26 Macturbo hybrid turbocharger
• Custom ECU calibration
• M15 cylinder head bolts
• Revload upgraded valve springs
• Water-methanol injection (Snow Performance with progressive controller)
• 8HP transmission with Cantcu and XHP stage 3 calibration
• 4″ Downpipe
• 3.5″ Exhaust
• 7,5″ Intercooler
• 0445115077 injectors
• m50d rail sensor – BOSCH 0281006245
• m50d DRV30 – BOSCH 0281006246
• MAP sensor – BOSCH 10bar – 0261230112
• EMAP sensor- m50d 7bar – 13628573974
• 4″ pre turbo intake, RAMAIR filter
• Additional cooling port located at the rear of cylinder head
• Best 100–200 km/h: 6.22 s
  

PERFORMANCE

DYNO