Phase #1 - Complete ✅
The Perfect Base
The R44 Performance BMW G87 M2 in Papaya Orange provided the perfect foundation for a high-power dragster. With its highly tuneable S58 engine and already-established global online presence, there was no better candidate for the job.
Phase #2 - Complete ✅
xDrive Conversion
In order to transfer 1500+ bhp to the road effectively, all four wheels would need to be driven. The talented engineers at Tom Wrigley Performance swapped in an OEM xDrive setup, as seen on the G80 M3 and G82 M4 - a world's first.
Phase #3 - In Progress
Strip Down & Engine Build
To achieve the optimal 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, the interior was stripped to make way for the necessary safety systems. The 3.0 S58 engine and ZF transmission were overhauled with the aftermarket industry's finest forged hardware throughout - pushing the car's capabilities up to 2,000 bhp.
Phase #4
Performance-Enhancing Hardware
Before launching the M2 down the strip, we removed all performance-limiting OEM components in favour of overengineered competition-spec upgrades. Race-specified bakes and suspension complete the package.
Phase #5
The Look
In order to grab the world's attention, the R44 G87 M2 One:1 is given a Blackfish livery featuring all the incredible brand sponsor logos to be showcased at countless shows across the globe, including racing on the main stage at Texas 2K25. Combined with aerodynamic components made from lightweight carbon composite, the 1:1 will be a G87 like no other.
Why Us?
THE FASTEST GROWING AFTERMARKET PARTS RETAILER
Established in November 2019, R44 Performance grew rapidly in the automotive aftermarket sector. Thanks to our creative forms of marketing, customers and brands quickly saw our value and our business exploded. Even in 2024, we are still seeing enormous growth across our platforms with a 487% increase in website impressions and 25% growth in our social media so far this year.
NOT ONLY DO WE PROVIDE EXPOSURE, WE MAKE SALES
Unlike your standard influencers, we don't just have the reach. We have the facilities to retail your products to millions of car enthusiasts worldwide. Not only that, we work alongside big players in the industry who will be exposed to your brand throughout the project.
Our Previous Campaign
Road To SEMA 2023 | G81 M3 Touring
Single turbo BMW G81 M3 Touring built in partnership with Tom Wrigley Performance, CSF Radiators, Vossen, Inozetek, MHC LDN & more.
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Project Coordinator
Rhys Herd
Since founding R44 Performance in back 2019, Rhys has greatly impacted the BMW aftermarket community. R44 Performance is one of the world’s fastest-growing aftermarket retailers with an extensive network of industry connections and brand partnerships. R44’s previous 2023 G81 M3 Touring SEMA project brought together a wide range of brands - from household names to young startups - to showcase the best the industry has to offer to as many eyes as possible.
Professional Driver
Tom Wrigley
Racing since the age of 8, Tom knows his way around a track and is now a professional driver, racing in the British GT Series. Tom started his racing career with karting and worked his way up the ranks in BMWs, Porsches, and Ginettas as well as recently racing the McLaren Artura GT4 in British GT last year. Out of the 115 races Tom has entered, he’s achieved 20 wins in total making his race win percentage 17.5% with a 39.5% podium percentage.
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Whether you're a brand looking to sponsor the project or a content creator wanting to feature the car, we'd love to hear from you.
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