German Builder Creates Hybrid BMW Restomod

A German builder, known as MKO, created a restomod by combining the body of an original E9 CS coupe with the powertrain of an E39 M5 in the early 2010s. 9-liter S62 V8 engine, officially rated at 400 horsepower, and a six-speed manual gearbox. The car's body was modified to fit the wider E39 M5 chassis, with handmade wheel arches and significant metalwork.

The interior borrows from the M5, with the same dashboard and switchgear, and adds Recaro bucket seats and a custom headliner. The vehicle is road-legal in Germany and is currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer, with bidding at €42,225. A 2016 Motor Trend test estimated the car's value at $165,000.

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