We’ve seen all kinds of incredible and sometimes off-the-wall creations come out of Australia, like a six-second 2JZ powered BMW. Gas Motorsports started with a killer chassis and wrapped the pure sexy lines of the E46 M3 around it to make a killer ride that really hauls.
Brian Wagner Freelance Writer
Video: Gas Motorsports’ Six-Second 2JZ-Powered BMW M3
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on 05/02/13
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