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2001 BMW 330Ci coupe turnkey drift car, 5-speed, angle kit, photo 11 / 19

Specs

Year

2001

Condition

Race ready

Mileage

160k chassis, 60k engine

Car

Year
2001
Make
BMW
Model
330Ci coupe

Powertrain

Engine
Stock M54B30, fresh
Transmission
5-speed manual

Condition

Mileage
160k chassis, 60k engine
Title
Clean title in hand

Other

safety
NRG racing seat
suspension
FDF Mantis angle kit, Maxspeed coilovers

Build it into a race car

Going by its year, make and model, this car qualifies as a donor for Spec E46. Check the rulebook for trim and drivetrain details before you buy.

  • Spec E46

    2001–2005 BMW 330i sedan. No 330xi, ZHP, wagon or convertible. A 5- or 6-speed manual car saves the cost of a transmission swap.

    2001–2006 BMW 330Ci coupe. No ZHP or convertible. A 5- or 6-speed manual car saves the cost of a transmission swap.

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Description

Turnkey 2001 BMW 330Ci Drift Car — Dialed, Proven & Battle-Ready Owned for 15 years and built right over time. This isn't a slapped-together weekend project—it’s a reliable, dialed-in drift car ready for the track tomorrow. The Setup: Engine & Drivetrain: Stock M54B30 (60k miles on engine / 160k on chassis), K&N Intake, Coolerworx short shifter, Welded 3.30 diff, Upgraded axles, 5 speed manual. Front Suspension & Steering: Full FDF Mantis Angle Kit, Maxspeed coilovers, BMW factory strut bar. Rear Suspension & Chassis: FDF Camber Kit, Solid bushings, Welded-in rear subframe reinforcement (essential E46 fix), New sway bars. Brakes & Controls: Wilwood standalone hydraulic handbrake with dual rear caliper setup, NRG racing seat, Sunroof delete, A/C delete, EGR delete. The Vibe: Handles incredibly well, throws tons of angle, and runs strong all day. Engine is fresh and reliable. Full Transparency (The Cons): Cosmetics: Drift car condition—fading paint, body dings/scrapes, and rocker rust/surface spots. Fuel System: Fuel pressure bleeds off when sitting. Takes 2–3 cranks to fire up, but runs perfectly once started. Speedo: Front wheel speed sensor wiring is damaged, so the speedometer is currently inoperative. Location: Nokomis, Florida Title: Clean title in hand.

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