A pristine-looking BMW dolphin M3 has gotten away relatively unscathed after a near miss over the weekend. The two spectators on the other hand were not so lucky, colliding with the E36 as it mounted the pavement. Watch below.
Fortunately, both of the afflicted were quick to get back onto their own two feet and walk off the close call but the clean-looking E36 BMW may have some mechanical and front-end cosmetic damage following the ordeal. Considering it ramped a pavement, there is a high possibility damage has been done to the suspension components and underworkings of the drivetrain. As for the rims, some may need to go in for a refurbishment and balancing to rectify any bent lips.
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The embedded video posted on Facebook by Neeresh Harrichand has since gone viral and shows a passenger in the E36 BMW M3 hanging out of the window as the S50 motor screamed towards the rev limiter while the rear wheels broke traction, theatrically creating some smoke behind Dakar Yellow model. With too much opposite lock, the M3 started to gain momentum and sets a trajectory for the centre island on the road where the two spectators are standing. All of this, captured in slow-motion.
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This is an important lesson to spectators that frequent breakfast runs and car meets – always be cognisant of your surroundings with moving cars present, particularly when driver skill is unknown. Watch the incident below.
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