The one and only Winfield’s BMW E23 7 Series race car. We already know the rich history of BMW’s South African racing scene. In 1985, Tony Viana and his mechanic built the first ever 7 Series race car. Powered by an M88 inline six from the M1 and M635CSi, the car was a hit and a winner. But what I really want to highlight in this post is Tony Viana. He was an absolute South African racing legend and pioneer. One of my favorite stories is from later in his life, when he was diagnosed with cancer

A legacy that started with the BMW 7 Series #E23 winning the South African National Group 1 championship in 1985, continues in the form of the #BMW #M760Li xDrive – infused with racing DNA. Thanks to its V12 power and refinement, the BMW M760Li xDrive is nothing short of an adrenaline treat even on the racetrack. #MPerformance BMW South Africa __________ BMW M760Li xDrive – Fuel consumption (combined): 12.6 l/100 km; CO2 emissions (combined): 294 g/km. Further information: http://m-power.com/dis