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Dinan Cars is a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of aftermarket performance parts for BMW automobiles. The company was founded in 1979 by Steve Dinan, and is headquartered in Opelika, Alabama.
Its performance parts are marketed through a network of authorized BMW dealers, independent auto repair shops, and their website. Dinan-modified vehicles retain factory warranty coverage and qualify for BMW's Certified Pre-Owned program[citation needed]. 180 locations in the United States sell Dinan parts or cars, including 150 BMW dealerships.
Until 2006, Dinan designed and manufactured performance parts for the Mini Cooper line. In addition, Dinan has had a history of building BMW racing engines for teams competing in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Daytona Prototype class up until 2013.
History
editDinan was founded in 1979 by Steven Dinan, an engineering student at the time. It was incorporated in 1982 as Bavarian Performance, Inc. in Morgan Hill, California.,[1] and was renamed Dinan Engineering, Inc.[2] in 1988.
In 2013, Steve Dinan sold Dinan to private equity group Driven Performance Brands.[3]
In 2015, Steve Dinan left the company, and was succeeded as president by Brian Applegate.[4]
In 2018, Dinan relocated from Morgan Hill, California, to Opelika, Alabama, as part of a consolidation plan.[5]
Power Packages
editE92 M3
editPower Package 2 [6]
- Deck Lid Badge
- Performance Engine Software
- Free Flow Exhaust
- High Flow Carbon Fiber Intake
- High Flow Throttle Bodies
- Underdrive Pulley Kit
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Labor Hours/Installation Hours | 13 |
| Max HP Gain | 39 @ 8500 |
| Max Torque Gain | 24 @ 6200 |
| Peak Horsepower | 451 @ 8300 |
| Peak Torque | 321 @ 7000 |
| Peak HP Gain | 37 @ 8300 |
| Peak Torque Gain | 21 @ 7000 |
| BMW Factory Rated HP | 414 @ 8300 |
| BMW Factory Rated Torque | 295 @ 3900 |
F87 M2
editPower Package S2 [7]
- Deck Lid Badge
- Performance Engine Software
- Turbo
- Free Flow Exhaust
- High Flow Carbon Fiber Intake
- Coil-Over Suspension
- Pedal Cover Set
- Sway Bar Set
- Rear Suspension Link Kit
- Dual Core Intercooler
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Labor Hours/Installation Hours | 34.4 |
| Max HP Gain | 101 @ 6500 |
| Max Torque Gain | 86 @ 4500 |
| Peak Horsepower | 446 @ 6500 |
| Peak Torque | 458 @ 4500 |
| Peak HP Gain | 91 @ 6000 |
| Peak Torque Gain | 27 @ 2500 |
| BMW Factory Rated HP | 365 (360 Measured) |
| BMW Factory Rated Torque | 343 (404 Measured) |
References
edit- ^ "Articles of Incorporation". California Secretary of State. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ "Certificate of Amendment". California Secretary of State. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ "Steve Dinan, performance tuning maestro, tells all". Hagerty Media Site. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ^ "Dinan takes a big step to Ganassi". Roundel. BMW Car Club of America: 31. April 2015. ISSN 0889-3225.
- ^ "High-performance auto tuning company Dinan moving to Opelika". 31 January 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ^ "Dinan E92 M3 P2 Power Package 2008-2013". Dinan, Leader in BMW Performance Parts and Upgrades. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
- ^ "Dinan S2 M2 Performance Package Upgrade". BMW Discount Parts. Retrieved 2017-08-02.
External links
edit- Dinan website
- Dinan Supercharged M3 test drive article Archived 2008-01-28 at the Wayback Machine