Robert Downey Jr.’s 1974 BMW 3.0 CS Is A European Restomod

It's no secret that Robert Downey Jr. likes cars. In recent years, Downey has commissioned SpeedKore to build several custom cars for him. One was a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, the other a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro he gifted to Marvel co-star Chris Evans. These are restomod muscle cars, classic body lines stuffed with modern technology. The only vintage thing left on these cars is the year on the title. Now, SpeedKore has created another vehicle for Robert Downey Jr., and this time it's a heavily modified German classic.

Robert Downey Jr.’s 1974 BMW 3.0 CS has been given the full SpeedKore treatment. Carbon fiber bumpers and rockers, custom paint, forged wheels, and custom rear spoiler are only the beginning. Inside, the interior is an Italian-inspired, coffee-colored leather with "pebble weave" inserts. The instrument clusters hold retro-inspired gauges and a hidden infotainment system tucked in the dashboard. The trunk uses a Lamborghini-inspired grab handle with interior upholstery and includes a leather-wrapped Yeti cooler. Performance figures have not been disclosed, but the naturally aspirated straight-six engine is said to be sourced from a BMW E34 M5. The car uses a four-speed automatic transmission and a Brembo braking system. This car was not designed to be a crowd favorite or earn praise from BMW loyalists. It was built on preference.

The brave set the course.

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[achmadosman]

This video is best watched with sound muted. The engine choice is brilliant but personally would have gone for a six speed gearbox which matches that engine better IMO. But I understand that the builders chose a proven combination.

[psshakes]

Sick seats. (Usually don't comment on seats)

[surfsup]

I remember being contacted by an auto shop who were interested in buying my 71 E9. My E9 was originally an auto but converted over to 4 sp manual many years ago and they were only interested in finding an E9 that was originally an auto which seems odd to me. Now I know what my E9 would of ended up being. LOL

[leemedd]

Really nice I like the automatic gearbox

[darkiee]

4spd auto instead of the 6sp Getrag manual? Only in 'murica...

[xot]

BMW S38 engine + BMW 3.0 CSL + ATM? Robert might have had a beautiful car, but he fucked it up with the automatic gearbox. for me it is the same profanation as to put the engine and gearbox from the 1980s trans am into the lambo. Please don't call it a European restomod, this shit could only be made in the US.

[stantheman_]

it would be good to see the car without subtitles all written over the screen.. pointless vid

[mvmallinson]

10 seconds of that stupid music and I was gone

[americanosbadassius]

Hopefully, Mr Downey Jr, has decided to keep his restomods, since he told Joe Rogan that he might have to let them go with his new commitment to green energy. Robbie's woke as phuk.

[willischumer]

Für das Fahrzeug wirst du sicherlich kein H-Kennzeichen bekommen. Geschmacklich muss ich für mich sagen, total daneben, den M-Motor, lass ich gelten, aber alles andere um es freundlich zu sagen ist verschlimmbessert es ist nichts mehr von dem Zeitgeist übrig geblieben. Schade. ❗😥

[gmonsen]

I like Downey a lot, but what he did here was terrible.