Rally car.
The car is a BMW 320 IS from 1989.
It is a rare model, which was only sold on the Italian market. This model was produced in 2540 exsamples, and has the nickname "Italian M3".
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Engine
-4 cylinder, 1990 ccm.
-2 overhead camshafts
-16 valves
-46mm throtlebodies..
-Carbon Airbox intake.
-Alpha N engine management.
-200hp
Transmision.
-Getrag 265 5-speed gearbox.
-Race clutch.
-Limited slip diff. with 5.13 gear ratio.
Chassis.
-Custom build roll cage with 10 connection points, fully welded.
- Weight reduction
-Safety film on windows
Brakes.
-Front: 355x32 AP-Racing brake disc, 4-piston Porsche brake calipers, Ferodo brake pads.
-Rear. 330x28 brake disc, 4-piston Brembo brake calipers, Carbon brake pads
-Hydraulic handbrake.
-Manuel brake pressure regulator
Suspension.
-Bilstein / Sellholm coil overs.
-Gr.A front control arms.
-Gr.A rear suspension with coi lovers.
-All Rubber bushes changed to uniball joints and alloy bushes.
-Multi adjustable wheel angels front and rear.
Safety.
-Fully welded roll cage with 10 mounting points.
-OMP fire extinguishing system.
-Two separate fire extinguishers
-Sparco Pro 2000 seats
-6-point Sabelt seatbelts, 3-inch. wide
-Safety film on windows
-All safety equipment is FIA approved.
Brian Leegaard
Driver and team owner.
Age: 32 years.
Job: Educated auto mechanic. At the moment he is studying to become a Technical Engineer.
Facts: Brian is the person behind the steering wheel in the BMW. Brian has built the car, and he is also responsible for the maintenance and all the technical things about the car. Brian had his debut in rally in 2005, and he is a fast and safe driver. He is constantly trying to improve his driving techniques, which results in a constantly development.
Tina Haven Leegaard
Co-driver.
Age: 32 years.
Job:
Tina is an educated preschool teacher. She works as a preschool teacher in a kinder garden in Frederikshavn.
Facts:
Tina had her debut in rally in 2008, when she tried to be co-driver for the first time.
Her great engagement has helped her to become a skilled co-driver quickly.
Tina is also married to Brian.
Allan Borgen
Team Manager.
Job: Assistant Driller on an oilrig in the Gulf of Mexico.
Facts: Allan helps to create development in the team. He is very innovative and is able to see new opportunities which the rest of us might not see.
He also has a great technical knowledge and can help with the work on the car.
Martin Leegaard
Web-Master
Age: 31 years.
Job: Martin has a bachelor i IT and economic. He is studying Cand. IT. in software development and technology.
Facts: Martin is the brain when it comes to IT. He helps with our web site, makes material for sponsors and much more.
Martin Søes
Co-driver
Age: 32 years.
Team role: Co-driver.
Job: Constructor of buildings.
Facts: Martin has been a part of Leegaard Racing from the very beginning. He was Brian´s co-driver the first couple of years we were racing, and he is the stand-in co-driver for Tina. if she can´t participate.
