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Much like any Eastern European country, Russia’s auto industry has mostly been about licensed automobile designs until the collapse of the Soviet Union. More recently, local automakers such as Lada have made tremendous progress. Marussia developed the country’s first modern sports car, but Russia is still insignificant on a global scale if we ignore the numerous Western companies that have opened factories on its territory. But, despite lacking a major global automaker, Russia is home to many tuning and restoration firms. One such venture is Bilenkin Classic Cars, which has just introduced the Vintage, its first coach-built product.
Described as a "modern oldtimer," the Bilenkin Vintage is a neo-retro coupe with styling cues that harken back to the 1950s. Underneath the skin, however, there’s a more modern platform borrowed from the previous-generation BMW M3 Coupe, while power is provided by the popular S65 V-8 engine that motivated the E92. The interior was rebuilt from the ground up and Bilenkin offers just enough fancy options to turn the cabin into one that could rival any modern-day Rolls-Royce.
The custom-built coupe doesn’t come cheap and it’s not available in the U.S., but its the kind of unique car we just couldn’t resist having a closer look at. Keep reading to find out more about this Russian-made neo-retro luxury ride.
Continue reading to learn more about the BMW M3 By Bilenkin Classic Cars.
Unless you take a peek under the hood, there’s no way you can tell that this coupe is based on an E92-generation M3. Bilenkin redesigned every single body panel and made use of features that were common on 1950s and 1960s cars. Up front, there are two pairs of round headlamps and an old-school grille with horizontal trim on each side of the emblem. The standard bumper was replaced by a classic two-piece chrome model with integrated turn signals. Both the headlamps and the grille have chrome frames, which add to the car’s retro authenticity. The engine hood and the fenders were also reshaped into more complex designs compared to the M3’s.
Onto the sides, the roofline and the windows (including the Hofmeister kink) are the only features that still resemble the E92 M3. The rest of the lines, however, are not only new, but quite dramatic — even when compared to the gorgeous automobiles of the 1960s. The waistline is highlighted by a chrome strip that stretches from the headlamps all the way to the rear fenders. Arguably the most spectacular features are the unique fins that raise above the wheels and step down toward the taillights.
The chrome trim on the sides is also used to highlight the coupe’s two-tone paint scheme. On this particular example, the upper section is finished in green, while the lower portion is painted gold. The classic wheels are also finished in gold, feature chrome hubcaps and are wrapped in narrow whitewall tires.
Around back, the Vintage has a trunk lid design that reminds me of the Aston Martin DB5, vertical taillights with chrome frames, a one-piece chrome bumper, and dual exhaust pipes. Like the rest of the car, the rear fascia sports the same two-tone finish with a green center section and gold fenders.
On the inside, the Vintage blends retro styling cues with modern technology and more luxury than the BMW M3 ever offered. Again, every detail has been redesigned from a clean sheet. Although simple by design, the dashboard looks stunning thanks to the big chunk of wood that covers everything but the instrument cluster and the brown leather top. The lower dashboard area is finished in two shades of green that resemble the exterior paint, while the retro, three-spoke steering wheel has a gold rim and chrome elements around the center section.
Bilenkin used paisley fabric to upholster the car’s seats and wheels, which give the cabin a more exotic appearance. But, even though it looks unique, this configuration might not be to everyone’s taste. Hopefully, the Russians have classier upholstery designs on offer. Additional high-end touches include a crystal shift knob, shag carpeting, and even gold inserts and diamonds. Based on these options and the upholstery, it’s no surprise that the Vintage was launched at the Dubai Motor Show.
While the Vintage’s exterior and interior are no longer recognizable as a BMW M3, its drivetrain carries over unchanged. This should be excellent news for BMW enthusiasts, as the E92 M3 had the extremely capable and desirable 4.0-liter, S65 V-8 engine. The unit cranks out 414 horsepower at 8,300 rpm and 295 pound-feet of torque from 3,900 rpm. Since Bilenkin has yet to release performance information and we don’t know anything about the Vintage’s curb weight, the 0-to-62 mph sprint is difficult to estimate, but the standard M3 Coupe needed 4.6 seconds to hit the benchmark. Top speed is likely to remain unchanged at 155 mph. The engine mates to either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic gearbox, depending on the drivetrain configuration of the donor vehicle.
Bilenkin is asking €130,000 (around $196,350 as of December 2015) for the conversion, which likely doesn’t include the price of the donor BMW. Granted, that’s not exactly affordable, but still somewhat of a bargain given the unique appearance of the car and the premium interior. However, you should be prepared for a sticker that goes beyond the €160K mark with the gold- and diamond-crafted options.
Although finding a specific competitor for the Bilenkin Vintage would require a lot of digging, the market has plenty of neo-retro cars to offer nowadays. One example is the Puritalia 427, a modern rendition of the iconic Shelby Cobra. While the styling is more neo than retro, the Puritalia does come with a no-nonsense interior and an American V-8 engine. The 5.0-liter unit is sourced from the Ford Mustang GT and is available in two flavors. There’s a naturally aspirated version with 445 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque and a supercharged variant that cranks out 605 horses and 472 pound-feet of twist. Pricing starts from €180,000 (about $195,700) before taxes in Europe and production is limited to 427 examples.
Find out more about the Puritalia 427 here.
If you need something with a roof, than you can take it to David Brown for his latest Speedback GT. Built on Jaguar XKR underpinnings but rebodied to look like an Aston Martin DB5, this British coupe features a premium interior and a supercharged, 5.0-liter V-8 rated at 503 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque. It also comes with a six-speed automatic for improved comfort and it’ll take you from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. The Speedback GT does have a big drawback, however, being sold with a £495,000 (around $747,670) sticker.
Read more about the David Brown Automotive Speedback GT here.
From a design standpoint, the Bilenkin Vintage is stunning to look at. If you love 1950s and 1960s European cars, that is! Many neo-retro designs fail to capture that specific vintage feel, but Bilenkin managed to do just that with this coupe, while also adding a little twist to the styling by using extra chrome and a two-tone paint scheme. The fact that it sports a BMW-made S65 V-8 engine under its hood and rides on a sporty chassis makes things that much better. On the other hand, the interior is not the kind I would like to spend too much time in, mostly because of the kitschy upholstery and the hideous white inserts in the door panels. But, with the right interior, the Vintage would make an awesome show car.
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Russian car company Bilenkin aims to create classic cars using modern parts, at a surprisingly affordable price point.
The Bilenkin Vintage is, believe it or not, a modern car, despite looking like a 1960s-era Volvo P1800.
The Vintage starts out life as an E92-generation (2007-2013) BMW M3 coupe. The M3's 400-horsepower, eight-cylinder engine remains the Vintage's powerplant. Otherwise, you'd have a hard time realizing this is a new car under all that vintage sheet metal.
Can you see any direct BMW touches other than the coupe's roofline? It appears that nearly every other inch of the car is completely redone.
Bilenkin even throws the car some steel wheels and whitewall tires for that proper old-school look.
The Bilenkin Vintage also contains the BMW's active and passive safety equipment, so this retro ride still rocks multiple airbags and systems like traction control.
There are no words capable of describing the job Bilenkin did with the Vintage's interior. It's like something out of a hermetically sealed time capsule.
There are some modern touches in here, though. For example, BMW's iDrive system moves over largely unchanged, and the steering wheel looks like it was modeled after the ones in current Rolls-Royce vehicles.
Yes, you can still have your seat heaters in the Bilenkin Vintage. This is a Russian car company -- it's not about to get rid of the most popular option for cold-climate buyers.
Want your Vintage festooned with gold, diamonds and other high-end finishes? Bilenkin will make it happen.
The attention to detail is reminiscent of Singer Vehicle Design, a US-based company that does similar work with the 964-generation Porsche 911.
However, unlike Singer, where vehicles can cost nearly seven figures, the Vintage starts at €130,000 (directly converted, about $138,000, £91,700 or AU$189,000).
If you're not a fan of paisley seats, don't worry -- Bilenkin's got you covered with this darker, leather-heavy getup.
Considering the elaborate design of these details, it's no wonder the car debuted at the Dubai Motor Show this past November.
Bilenkin's attention to detail in the center stack is simply marvelous, even if the "Vintage" badge is a little overkill.
There's no word yet on specific market availability, but something tells us that if you have the money to get the project started, you'll figure out how to get it road legal.
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Klassische Ästhetik und schwungvolle Dynamik zeichnen Vintage aus. Ganz dem Charme großer Auto-Ikonen des 20. Jahrhunderts, liegt uns besonders Sicherheit, Zuverlässigkeit, Komfort und eine einfache Bedienung am Herzen.Die einzigartige Kombination aus klassischen Linien, eleganter Formgebung und attraktiven Farben sorgt dafür, dass Vintage von überallher Blicke auf sich zieht. Intérieur-Design
Trotz seines Retro Looks, ist Vintage ein modernes Auto der Premiumklasse, ausgestattet mit allen Insassenrückhalte-, sowie High-End Audiosystemen und dem originalen BMW iDrive System. Vintage wurde in Handarbeit konstruiert, wobei nur die neusten Technologien, hochwertige Ausstattungen, sowie einzigartige Materialien verbaut wurden.Durch die individuelle Herangehensweise bei der kompletten Auswahl des Designs, spiegelt Vintage deshalb den besonderen Stil seines Besitzers wieder. You can wear what you want- a sharp suit or a flashy blazer. This car can also be whatever you want it to be, and we are happy to be your personal tailor. Engine: Petrol engine with turbo charger Engine power: 265 KW/360 h.p. Torque Nm Min: 400/1 300 Transmission; 7 speed automatic Drive: rear-wheel/ 4-wheel Average fuel consumption: 9.5 l/ 100km. Fuel: Ai 95 unleaded petrol Acceleration 0-100 km/h 5.2 s Maximum speed 250 km/h Curb weight: 1615 kg (with automatic transmission) Gross weight 2005 kg. Fuel capacity 63 litres Number of seats 4 Jedes Auto ist ein Unikat und wird nach Kundenwünschen gestaltet. Für weitere Details Kontaktieren Sie uns.
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