Somebody Turned A Volkswagen Sedan Into a 10-Foot-Wide Fake BMW M3

All For Fun

Sometimes the automotive world needs a breather, something purely born out of creation and curiosity. In these rare instances, we get a glimpse into the minds of some very resourceful car people who come up with some interesting modified creations.

One such creation is now making the rounds online with no true real-world applications, just for the sake of laughs.

The BMW That Isn't A BMW That Was a VW

CarScoops reported something very interesting from China. Apparently, four years ago, a Volkswagen Lamando went viral after someone converted and modified it. Instead of adding power or body kits, the car was widened- yes, you read that right, not elongated, widened. Instead of more legroom, you get more width, to the tune of 10 feet in total width after the modders were finished.

In an even more interesting take, the already-comical 10-foot Lamando has undergone another major transformation. From VW, it now takes the form of another German model, the iconic M3. As a form of jest and poking fun, the creators have actually called it the M3 squared, in reference to its also large width of 10 feet. Automotive fans need not pick up the pitchforks, because as mentioned, this is just a redressed VW Lamando; a pristine G80 BMW M3 was not harmed in the making of this.

The fact is, while this project seems ridiculous, they did a pretty good job of making it look as if they used a real M3; all the details of the G80's exterior seem to be matched pretty well, including the headlights, which appear real or might be really good replicas. To add more design cues to the M3-squared, there is an additional pair of the oddly shaped kidney grilles, bringing the total to 4. If they thought it made the whole car look more proportional, well... everyone's entitled to their own opinions.

Volkswagen is Skin Deep

Mechanically, this creation retains its VW origins; the interior is unmistakably a Lamando's, with no changes apart from covering the steering wheel logo and what appears to be a large infotainment screen in front of the passenger. The interior was also converted into a lounge style, with beanbags for added comfort.

Mechanically, the M3-squared is still using the same Lamando-derived 1.4-liter engine, so your guess as to how it performs is as good as anyone else's.

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