We\u2019ve seen our fair share of engine swaps over the years, but every now and then, we\u2019re still being taken by surprise. Such is the case here with a BMW M3 from the E30 era since it has lost its original S14 mill in favor of another four-cylinder unit but from a different brand. It\u2019s an F20C used by Honda in one of its most beloved sports cars, the S2000 roadster.<\/p>\n
Mounted far back for improved weight distribution, the naturally aspirated mill pushes out somewhere in the region of 240 horsepower. That might not seem much by today\u2019s standard, but let\u2019s keep in mind the first-generation M3<\/a> was a light car. It\u2019s especially true in the case of this custom build since it tips the scales at about 950 kilograms (2,094 pounds) courtesy of its stripped-down cabin with only two seats and a roll cage.<\/p>\n Aside from the engine transplant and diet, the tricked-out M3 E30 features an upgraded braking system from a newer E46<\/a>. The sports sedan now rides on BBS wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires and boasts a modified interior featuring the digital tachometer of the Honda S2000. Yes, it goes all the way up to a screaming 9,000 rpm.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.bmwblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BMW-E30-M3-Ravaglia-Edition-00-830x554.jpg\")
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