[Jesper OH]

Originally Posted by KA

South African-spec 745i- apparently built in tiny numbers (about 200) using the 24-valve M88 straight-6 from the M1, M635CSi and M5
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_7_Series_(E23)

What a "sad" thing to loose the turbo because of compartment problems, so you had to replace the engine with the M88! Thanks for the research, KA.

Here's a link to the 1983 Kyalami 1000 kms World Sports Car Championship race: http://wsrp.ic.cz/wsc1983.html#7

Viana and Bianco both present - Bianco racing for Alfa Romeo.

Look for retired entry #81. Roffino Fontes mentioned as an South African. Around this time he raced a Group A GTV in the Portugese saloon car championship and was/is likely Portugese. Can't find the Vila Real-site for now, but this site has a few pictures from Rufino Fontes' Portugese exploitations.

Jesper

PS! Here's the Portugese link: http://cvc4.no.sapo.pt/1983.htm