The order caught the guys from the American SpeedKore, the most reputed house in vehicle customization, by surprise. The challenge? The steel thing ...
Although Robert Downey Jr.'s filmography spans more than 60 films, the truth is that the vast majority of us will know who we are talking about if we talk about the actor who gives life to Iron Man from the Fantastic Four films. Marvel or perhaps the protagonist of a very intelligent and somewhat atypical Sherlock Holmes.
A character with a somewhat controversial personal life, Robert is in love with the good life and, of course, with good and fast cars, with a garage where he takes care of more than 20 four-wheeled marvels, most of them sports cars that he has acquired throughout his long career.
Interior of the BMW 3.0 CS from 1974.
The actor in his Acura with the license plate honoring Stark.
Yes, of course! It features an Acura that was tailored and customized for Tony Stark in one of the movies in which the wealthy tech hero in the steel cuirass got out of harm's way. Even its personalized yellow license plate reads Stark, in honor of its fictional owner. Quite a detail.
And we just want to talk about steel, since his latest whim has been in the form of a steel car, specifically a 1974 BMW 3.0 CS that he had the American company SpeedKore customize. And it got them into a real mess, as these customizers actually specialize in modernizing classic models by mounting carbon fiber panels and parts to not only beautify, but also lighten, these classic machines. The subject of steel tightened their nerves in their stomachs.
But SpeedKore is a house with wide recognition in the world of customizations, having won several awards at the famous SEMA Show, the quintessential custom car fair, which takes place annually in Las Vegas. So despite everything, as lovers of the car and after the first moments of distress, its craftsmen knew how to enjoy the experience as the workshop has commented in a press release. "When Robert asked us about the restoration and customization of this BMW we immediately said yes, because it was a great way to expand our portfolio with such an iconic European model. Also, it is a pleasure to work with Downey, because he is involved not only in the initial design, but also throughout the development of the car so that it reflects its true driving style. "
One of the first changes was the replacement of the original 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder M30 power group, which was replaced by an E34 generation engine from the also BMW M5. On the other hand, and instead of its standard manual gearbox, it now has a four-speed ZF automatic. Still, 311 horses live under its steely hood. Not bad.
Front grille, specific moldings in conjunction with the interior, new rear bumper ... and exterior work completed. Inside, the entire dashboard has been modernized with a surface pattern matching the exterior trim, classic gauges and a classic Lamborghini-inspired console handle. The rear seats were also eliminated to make more space for a set of personalized suitcases with colors and materials of the same design as the rest of the cabin.
But this BMW is not the only car that the guys at SpeedKore have customized for the actor. Just before this one they worked on a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro that Robert gave to Captain America, that is to his co-star Chris Evans. Gossips say that the previous order, his 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, was so magnificent that the Camaro did not measure up next. The Mustang is still in his possession and is a car even known for other reasons, as it has two awards. The first was awarded to it by Ford itself at the 2017 SEMA Show as the Best Heritage Vehicle, while it won the second last year at the US Grand National Roadster Show, finishing first in the Sport Touring class.
Iron Man (o Robert Downey Jr.) se enamora y manda restaurar un BMW 3.0 Cs de acero
Aunque la filmografía de Robert Downey Jr. se extiende a lo largo de más 60 películas, lo cierto es que la gran mayoría de nosotros sabrá a...
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