The Fastest BMW in South Africa: 5150 SA G80 Runs 8.63 @ 264 km/h

The Fastest BMW in South Africa: 5150 SA G80 Runs 8.63 @ 264 km/h

South Africa just got a new king of speed — and it wears the 5150 badge.
The 5150 AutoSport South Africa G80 M3, powered by a 3.4L S58 built with our 5150 AutoSport Pro-Xtreme Stroker Kit, has officially become the fastest BMW in South Africa.

At the October 2025 Cape Town Drag Event, this 3.4L 5150 Bully tore down the quarter mile in 8.63 seconds at 264 km/h, cementing its place as a record-breaker on South African soil.

This incredible milestone was achieved by the NV Performance team, in collaboration with The 357, GTP Tuned, and Strada Performance — all major players in the South African tuning scene. Together, they’ve shown just how much power and precision can come from a fully built 5150 engine package.

The Heart of the Beast: 3.4L 5150 AutoSport S58 Stroker Engine

At the core of this record-setting machine is a 5150 AutoSport Pro-Xtreme 3.4L Stroker Kit, engineered to deliver extreme horsepower and durability under the most demanding drag conditions. Every component in this build has been selected for ultimate performance and reliability.

Engine Build Features:

  • 5150 AutoSport Cylinder Head Service
    • SuperTech High-Performance Valve Spring Kit
    • SuperTech High-Performance Valve Kit
  • Kelford Cams Camshaft Set
  • ARP Custom Age 625+ Head Stud Kit
  • 5150 AutoSport Pro-Xtreme Stroker Kit
    • CP-Carrillo x 5150 Pro-Xtreme Forged Pistons
    • CP-Carrillo Heavy-Duty Pins
    • CP-Carrillo x 5150 Pro-Xtreme Forged Rods
    • 5150 AutoSport 4340 Billet Steel Crankshaft
    • 5150 AutoSport Xtreme Duty Cylinder Sleeves
  • 5150 High-Performance Main Bearing Set
  • 5150 High-Performance Rod Bearing Set
  • ARP Main Stud Kit

Supporting Upgrades:

  • Pure Drivetrain Solutions Stage 3 Gearbox
  • RK Autowerks Port Injection Kit
  • Injector Dynamics Fuel Injectors
  • RK Autowerks Billet Intake Manifold / Charge Air Cooler
  • ProTuningFreaks Rev2
  • GTP Tuning

Pushing Limits with the 5150 SA Team

The record run is not just about raw horsepower — it’s about teamwork, precision tuning, and world-class engineering. NV Performance, backed by 5150 AutoSport South Africa, continues to redefine what’s possible with modern BMW performance platforms.

This achievement represents a major step forward for the South African BMW performance community and showcases the capability of 5150-built S58 engines to deliver world-class results on any continent.

A Well-Deserved Congratulations

A massive congratulations to NV Performance and the entire 5150 AutoSport South Africa team for building and piloting the fastest BMW in South Africa.
The 8.63-second pass is more than just a record — it’s a statement of what happens when world-class parts meet next-level talent.

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