Pit+Paddock’s E91 M3 GTS Tribute – project/build details

This build represented the most ambitious Pit+Paddock “halo car” to date: taking all of the 4th generation V8-powered M3’s special traits inside and out, including its S65 4.0-liter engine, and shoehorning it all into an unsuspecting E91 3-series station wagon.

The car was built/assembled by CSF Dealer and close friends at Precision Sport Industries (PSI) in Oviedo, FL. PSI is a BMW-focused specialty shop dedicated to Bavaria’s legacy and the modern enthusiasts that aim to improve upon the factory recipe.

This wagon combined the collective BMW knowledge of some of the best in the aftermarket industry, including CSF, Bilstein, Akrapovič, MOTUL, Stoptech, and more.


Vehicle

  • Custom Built BMW E91 M3 GTS (E91 328i Chassis + E90 M3 Donor Car)

Performance/Engine Bay

Suspension

  • Bilstein – 2-way Clubsport Coilovers
    (PN: 48-223539)
  • SPL – Front Lower Control Arms
    (PN: SPL FLCA E9X)
  • SPL – Front Tension Rods
    (PN: SPL TR E9X)
  • SPL – Rear Toe Links
    (PN: SPL RTA E9M)
  • SPL – Front Swaybar Endlinks
    (PN: SPL FE E9M)
  • SPL – Rear Swaybar Endlinks
    (PN: SPL RE E9X)
  • SPL – Rear Upper Arm Links
    (PN: SPL RUA E9X)
  • SPL – Tie Rod Ends Bumpsteer Adjustable
    (PN: SPL TRE E9X)
  • SPL – Rear Lower Control Arm Inner Bushings
    (PN: SPL RLBI E9X)
  • SPL – Rear Lower Control Arm Knuckle Bushings
    (PN: SPL RLCB E9X)
  • SPL – Front Caster Rod Bushings
    (PN: SPL CRBN E9X)
  • Powerflex – Subframe Bushings

Wheels, Tires, & Brakes

  • BBS – E88 (three-piece) Wheels
    • Size (front): 18×10 PCD: 5×120 Offset: +12
    • Size (rear): 18×11 PCD: 5×120 Offset: +24
    • Finish: Gold Face w/ Polished Lip
  • Michelin – Pilot Sport Cup 2
    • Size (front): 265/35R18
    • Size (rear): 295/30R18
  • Future Classic – 15mm Wheel Spacer Kit
  • Future Classic – Wheel Stud Kit
  • StopTech – STR-60 Front Trophy Big Brake Kit
  • StopTech – STR-40 Rear Trophy Big Brake Kit

Drive Train

  • DSS – Carbon Fiber Driveshaft
  • Diffs Online – 3.15 DCT differential
  • Alpine Motorsports – DCT transmission Tune

Exterior

  • BMW M3 GTS ‘Fire Orange’ Paint
    (Custom Painted)
    • Engine Bay Painted without Clearcoat for OEM Look
  • OEM E90 M3 Panel Conversion
    (Custom Work by Precision Sport Industries)
  • Alpha-N – GTS Carbon Fiber Splitter
  • 3D Design – Roof Spoiler

Interior

  • BMW – M Performance Front Seats
  • BMW – E9X M3 GTS Alcantara Steering Wheel
  • Custom Alcantara “M Performance” Rear Seats
  • Custom Alcantara “M Performance” Door Panels
  • Custom Alcantara Headliner & Pillars

Fluids

  • Motul – 300V 10W60 Full Synthetic Engine Oil
  • Motul – 75W140 Gear Oil
  • Motul – RBF700 Brake Fluid

Articles featuring the E91 M3 GTS Tribute

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This E91 BMW M3 GTS Wagon Is A Dream Come True

Nov 10th, 2023

If you are a fan of BMW M cars, you probably know about the E92 BMW M3 GTS, a rare and extreme version of the fourth-generation M3 coupe. But what if you could have the same performance and style in a more practical package? That’s what Pit+Paddock and Bilstein set out to do with their latest project: the E91 BMW M3 GTS Wagon. The project was built by Precision Sport Industries in Orlando, Florida.

The Pit+Paddock x Bilstein E91 GTS Tribute is an ambitious project that involves converting an E91 328i into an M3, drawing on the expertise of PSI and utilizing components from both an E91 3 Series wagon and a BMW M3. The project also pays homage to the rare M3 GTS, a limited edition model with unique features. The build includes a special 4.6-liter stroked engine, Bilstein 2-way Clubsport coilovers, StopTech brakes, SPL suspension components, and a 3.15 DCT differential from Diffs Online…
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The ‘T’ Stands For Touring: Pit+Paddock’s E91 GTS

Feb 14th, 2024

Every time someone suggests that a BMW 340i Touring or an Audi S4 Avant is all the car you could ever need, I get disheartened. Yes, they’re excellent cars, but where’s the drama? What makes them special?

Special is certainly the word I’d use to describe Pit+Paddock’s Fire Orange BMW E91 ‘M3′ GTS. For BMW enthusiasts, this build has to be up there with the greats. For the uninitiated, let me break it down…

This is an automotive unicorn, combining the practicality of BMW’s sensible 3 Series Touring with the performance characteristics of the ultimate expression of BMW M’s V8 brute: the E92 M3 GTS.
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E91 M3 GTS Tribute Photo Galleries

PRI Show

December 7–9, 2023

Debut

November 1, 2023

E91 M3 GTS Tribute Videos

Pit+Paddock E91 Build Series

The M3 Wagon That Never Was: Announcing the Pit+Paddock E91 GTS Tribute Build for SEMA
Episode 2: Fabrication and Bodywork
Episode 3: Paint + Engine Work
Episode 4: Bilstein Clubsport Coilovers
Episode 5: Chassis + Brakes
Episode 6: Engine Bay Mods
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Episode 7: Akrapovič Exhaust and DSS Driveshaft
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Episode 8: Interior Makeover
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Episode 9: Wheels + Tires
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Episode 10: Final Reveal

Precision Sport Industries

Building the Pit and Paddock x Bilstein E91 M3 GTS Tribute – Starting the Transformation – Episode 1
Building the Pit and Paddock x Bilstein E91 M3 GTS Tribute – Engine + Subframe Removal – Episode 2
Building the Pit and Paddock x Bilstein E91 M3 GTS Tribute – Interior Removal + Fab – Episode 3
Building the Pit and Paddock x Bilstein E91 M3 GTS Tribute – Fabrication at JTO Power – Episode 4
Building the Pit and Paddock x Bilstein E91 M3 GTS Tribute – Painting at Samuels Auto – Episode 5
Building the Pit and Paddock x Bilstein E91 M3 GTS Tribute – Carbahn Stroked 4.6L S65 – Episode 6

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