MULGARI BMW ICON03
ICON03 is the embodiment of a sports car, with a captivating performance, inspired balance, exhilarating exhaust note, yet uncompromised ride quality. These are a few of ICON03's assets - the culmination of months of development.
Mulgari's motorsport-inspired development process focussed on the drivetrain, chassis technologies and weight-saving measures. Our intention was to create a car full of purist driving dynamics, a homage to the great Bavarian driving machines, past and present. The result is an authentic, uncompromising driving pleasure with purist character – an ICON. Raw yet refined steering, responsive performance and analogue feel through the controls – all traits that ensure the driver is left with no doubts, building trust in the car. Mulgari's ethos aims to create a distinctly raw driving experience, to deliver the driver to a state of euphoria - a oneness with the machine.
To achieve the desired tyre widths and track extended bodywork was required, the design of the body had to pay homage to all of the great M cars of yesteryear as well as providing the required clearance. Elements of past and current BMW M offerings all feature in the design. The dimpled carbon roof in homage to the E46 M3 CSL which launched the concept to the market, while adding the modern M aero channel. Extended wings in homage to the E30 M3, squarer more aggressive with motorsport style cuts. The front wings cut outs feature mounting winglets, a structural requirement while adding a traditional 3.0 CSL feature. Front splitter to fit the full width of the bumper, adding the required downforce and flat floor function whilst making the most important visual statement. The ICON03 is our homage.
Performance comes in the form of the three-litre BMW B58 turbocharged engine delivering over 400 ft-lb of smooth linear performance. Outright performance of the engine hasn't been a focus we believe that under 500 bhp is where a true drivers car lies, plenty of power but more importantly power that can be used. True driving requires a bond between driver and machine, power in the right place builds this trust and encourages a more eager and engaging driving experience. Performance is nothing without sound, the sound being one of the most engaging parts. Market leaders Akrapovic were the only choice, their exhaust technology means that the full exhaust system delivers, power, performance, sound and legality on the road.
Chassis and suspension have been a major focus when developing the ICON03. With the help from our technical partners, we have delivered a chassis and suspension system, that allows for compliant road holding characteristics, comfort, matched to a sharp, responsive on track ability, an important factor found in some of the driving greats. Front tyre width is now up to 255 cross section with a 275 rear providing traction for the 435 lb ft of torque. Late July we will be setting a lap time at the Nürburgring which will be shown in a documentary we are filming.
The interiors have been crafted to deliver support and functionality, supportive Recaro seats have been added to aid the driver making the most of the ICON03 cornering performance. Our sports flat bottom steering wheel and extended carbon shift paddles complete the driver's connection to the car. Flashes of accent colour feature on the dash trims and interior stitch.
Working with some of the best automotive suppliers in the industry has given the ICON03 the performance and reliability to perform with the best. Útilising the latest 3D Printing technologies as well as state of the art carbon fibre means the ICON03 is built to perform. Recaro, KW Automotive, Peron, Akrapovic to name a few provide industry leading components vital to the engineering performance of the car.
About Mulgari
Specialist design, styling and tuning house, Mulgari, enhances, protects and tailors performance cars to enable owners to get the best out of their vehicles.
Within the state-of-the-art Berkshire-based showroom and workshop, Mulgari provides customers with a suite of services and products. This includes stage and tuning packages, performance parts and upgrades, bespoke visual enhancement and customisation, Gtechniq accredited paint correction and protection, secure and maintained vehicle storage, vehicle preparation and specialist vehicle restoration and repair.
Mulgari has provided customers and OEM's with aftersales experience since 2011. The ICON program grew from this experience and what we have been delivering. To us ICON's are not about outright speed or grabbing the big news headlines, ICON is a lifestyle, cars for drivers, cars that serve a purpose, cars that deliver to the senses. These senses can be reached with a purity, not related to spending, related to how they make you feel. ICON02 embodies this in its cheeky hot hatch nature, bringing back memories of the earlier less technical hatches. We endeavour to extend this ethos to the ICON03, capturing all that makes a sports car great.Source - Mulgari
The story of an exception: the BMW M3 is 25.
The story of an exception: the BMW M3 is 25.
The anticipation began in August 1985. That summer Germanys automobile magazines built up their readers expectations for the fastest 3 Series BMW of all times. The key data revealed a sports car that would punch way above its class 200 hp, top speed in excess of 230 kmh, sprint from a standing start to 100 kmh inside 6.7 seconds. However, the story was that the most dynamic BMW 3 Series drivers....
Continue Reading >>
Continue Reading >>
The Champion in Touring Car Racing. 25 years ago the BMW M3 started its unique series of victories.
The Champion in Touring Car Racing. 25 years ago the BMW M3 started its unique series of victories.
In August 1985, a rumour surfaced in motor magazine Auto-Deutschland which emanated from a new sports car. An A Group Car from BMW that was a thoroughbred racing car according to the rules but was also to be produced in a version licensed to drive on open roads for everyday use. Speculation about this dream car that could take to normal roads and was intended for the Most dynamic among BMW 3 Series....
Continue Reading >>
Continue Reading >>
Recent Vehicle Additions
Performance and Specification Comparison
Related Automotive News
'Shaped by Speed' – The Cutting-Edge Technology Behind the World's Fastest and Most Luxurious Grand Tourisme
The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport is the fastest series production car the French luxury brand has ever made, able to reach a top speed of 440 kmh. This performance is the product of many technological enhancements and optimizations. Here are the cars...
Extensive Range Of M Performance Parts For The New BMW X5 As Original BMW Accessories
Motor racing technology and appearance for the latest generation of the BMW X familys founding model.
Munich, Germany- October 25, 2018... Like its predecessors and indeed the entire BMW X model family, the fourth generation of the...
The New BMW M5
Sixth generation of the BMW M5 introduced by BMW M GmbH.
Most advanced version yet of the 4.4-litre V8 engine with TwinPower Turbo technology.
Now equipped with innovative M xDrive drivetrain system offering superior driving dynamics and four-whee...
BMW MODEL DEBUTS AND UPGRADES FOR SUMMER 2016
New 340hp BMW M140i and BMW 240i M Performance models top BMW 1 and 2 Series ranges.
BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series now benefit from more powerful, efficient engines.
New BMW iPerformance range launched, including new 7 Series PHEV models with up t...
CHEVROLET DEBUTS ALL-NEW 2015 INDYCAR AERO PACKAGE
Chevy-developed bodywork delivers improved aerodynamics
INDIANAPOLIS – Chevrolet-powered racecars in the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series will feature Chevrolet-developed aero packages.
Chevrolet introduced the road courseshort oval body d...