Down in Australia the racing is very similar to what we have here in the states, albeit with different makes and models of cars. Unlike the more commonplace engine combinations that we Americans tend to utilize, however, the Aussies will take just about anything in an engine compartment, cram some sticky tires under the fenders, add a turbo (or two), and blast off.  The internationally known Gas Motorsports team, which until recently held the all-time import record, has a stable of single digit pavement pounders, and we found a video of their six-second E46 M3 that is a must see.

Gas Motorsports was started back in 1994 by Joe Signorelli, and the shop specializes in all things Toyota 2JZ and has since its inception. The first creation from the team was a Toyota Camry that toured the sport compact racing venues. That particular car went a blazing 6.88@207 and set a pile of records along the way. The shop also built a stopping Supra that made over 1,000 horsepower to the wheels and won its share of awards as well. The shop eventually got their hands on Titan Motorsports’ old Celica and kept the domination going by running down in the low 6’s with big mile per hour on each pass.

So what could possibly be better than a wicked-fast, Toyota-powered 2JZ race car? How about a six-second 2JZ powered BMW?  That’s right. Gas Motorsports started with a killer chassis and wrapped the pure sexy lines of the E46 M3 around it to make a killer ride. The car was then fitted with one of Gas’s specially prepared 2JZ motors, which uses a dry sump system to keep the oil flowing, and a custom air-to-water intercooler keeps the giant turbo fed with cool air. The car puts all the power to the ground through the race proven Liberty five speed transmission. Check out the video from Fast Performance Videos showing this M3 making a 6.52-second hit at over 228 MPH.

(Video credit: FPV.NET.AU)