BMW Trivia - we all know this bad boy

[Jerez]

Yes I live abroad know but I remember the modified saloons well - The "animal" was always in Vianas Rear views

 

[Wes]

I'm going to put my hand up here and say i DONT know that car, or its history/relevance..

I know that Tony Viana drove this car



but i would like to know more about the e28..:thumbs:

 

[Jerez]

Are you serious - He raced this alongside Willie H in the XR8

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Are you serious - He raced this alongside Willie H in the XR8

Ben Morganrood in the RX7 and anyway,his names on the Fender - I remember the 7as well

 

[Wes]

I was asking about the e28..:fishwack:

 

[herr bmw]

i remeber those monsters.
the xr 8 was know as the animal,if i remember correctly ,was alway shouting for him:rollsmile:

 

[Jerez]

Yes, it was called the Animal.... If I remember correctly, I always routed for the M5---- fantastic racing

 

[npower]

Yes, it was called the Animal.... If I remember correctly, I always routed for the M5---- fantastic racing

The first pic is Vianas Wesbank Modifieds M5 which used the famous M88 motor. Competed in 1988, winning the Class A championship.Yup, Viana was the MAN who established BMW in SA racing. Sadly passed away in 1993