Racing Dynamics

Racing Dynamics

Racing Dynamics is the trademark of Racing Dynamics S.p.A., an Italian tuning company specialising in BMW Group motorcars. The company was founded in 1980 in Milan, Italy by Federico Pavoncelli, who is the creative force behind the brand. The distinctive Racing Dynamics logo features a stylized version of the founder's family crest, surrounded by the RACING DYNAMICS wording on an emerald green background.

Racing Dynamics S.p.A. holds the unique distinction of being the sole non-German BMW tuner to have a worldwide market presence. In the early 1990s, Racing Dynamics backed some of the early BMW entries in the 2 liter BTCC, then went on to race its own cars in the Italian and Japanese Super touring Championships. However, since 1996, the company has focused mainly on passenger cars, as racing proved to be too much of a distraction from its core business.

Racing Dynamics' claims to fame are its engine performance modifications, which are all developed at its own facilities in Milan, Italy. The Company's Italian style is quite pervasive in all of its product designs, which results in cars that stand out for their subtle elegance.

Starting in 2003, following a trademark issue with the former U.S. importer, Racing Dynamics S.p.A. began selling its products in the U.S. and Canada (only) under the RDSport brand name. This meant that Racing Dynamics branded merchandise sold in the U.S. after this date was no longer manufactured by Racing Dynamics S.p.A.

Racing Dynamics S.p.A. manufactured engine, suspension, styling and body parts for the E30 as well as wheels in the 4x100 stud pattern (not to be confused with Racing Dynamics S.p.A. Fiat wheels in the 4x98 stud pattern) in very limited numbers. As such most of it is now rarer than rocking horse poo.

Most of their genuine parts bare the Racing Dynamics name/logo or crest and the official Racing Dynamics part number which can be referenced in their catalogue. Some parts including but not limited to suspension springs and anti roll bars were painted in their distinctive green colour from the crest too. There are however some notable exceptions the 6 branch manifold only bears the RD name and the rocker cover too also only has the name embossed on the top as its decoration, most likely the part numbers have worn off in the 20 years since manufacture.

Racing Dynamics produced probably the worst body kit man has seen for the E30 but we shall forgive them on the basis that their 6 branch M20 manifold is an absolute work of art and also rarer than a rare thing being found during a blue moon.

Racing Dynamics 16" Wheels