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Old Aug 20, 2025 | 01:21 PM
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W203.5 M111 Turbo driftcar

Hello all!
I've been building MB:s for drift use since 2016, and i would like to share my current W203.5 project with you!

Car is based on W203, but front end is upgraded to look like W204 C63 AMG Black Edition. Front suspension is 90% self made. Rear suspension have same geometry than OE, but with upgraded arms.




Engine is based on M111.955, but crankshaft is from M111.982 and connecting rods are H-profile type. Camshafts are made from OE intake cams, and intake and exhaust manifolds are self made. Turbo is 60mm Holset.




I've been having fun with this build since 2021, and hundreds of tyres have been burned since that!


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[img alt="https://miwaazmedia.kuvat.fi/Photot/
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https://miwaazmedia.kuvat.fi/Photot/

Thank you for your interest! If you want to know more from this project visit at my blog page (sorry for Finnish language) https://www.vakiopaja.fi/blogi/ or give me a note and i will update this thread!

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Old Aug 27, 2025 | 02:51 AM
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This is very cool. How much HP and torque? Is it manual transmission?
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Old Aug 27, 2025 | 12:29 PM
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Thanks!

It have 576hp/640Nm from hub, so +600hp from flywheel with 2bar boost. Transmission is manual GS6-37DZ.

Dyno result below!

Dyno result for season 2025

Dyno result for season 2025

Here is a link to video for first track day of the year:
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Old Aug 28, 2025 | 11:36 PM
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Omg, that is ****ing crazy output for a 4 cylinder. That torque curve is so beautiful. Thank you for giving me an idea about the transmission!
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Old Aug 29, 2025 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by illest_ip
Hello all!
I've been building MB:s for drift use since 2016, and i would like to share my current W203.5 project with you!

Car is based on W203, but front end is upgraded to look like W204 C63 AMG Black Edition. Front suspension is 90% self made. Rear suspension have same geometry than OE, but with upgraded arms.




Engine is based on M111.955, but crankshaft is from M111.982 and connecting rods are H-profile type. Camshafts are made from OE intake cams, and intake and exhaust manifolds are self made. Turbo is 60mm Holset.




I've been having fun with this build since 2021, and hundreds of tyres have been burned since that!


@lavila_photography
@lavila_photography





[img alt="https://miwaazmedia.kuvat.fi/Photot/
"]https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbworld.org-vbulletin/2000x1333/img_2612_625d02c282fc8e5febfe2bb78e11106f81e4e44d. jpg[/img]
https://miwaazmedia.kuvat.fi/Photot/

Thank you for your interest! If you want to know more from this project visit at my blog page (sorry for Finnish language) https://www.vakiopaja.fi/blogi/ or give me a note and i will update this thread!
Awesome project. The custom fabrication and engine work are seriously impressive. Thanks for sharing the blog link.
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Old Apr 27, 2026 | 09:14 AM
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hello,
i seen all video and information about that car and thats amazing results on it for 4 cylinder engine, i have some questions about that want to swap my c124 with engine m111 with turbo and can you tell some more details about the engine?
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