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Hammond's M3 tribute takes a twin-turbo detour on DRIVETRIBE

A Japanese-import BMW 335i becomes the basis for a build that reaches the Top Gear test track in Sunday's follow-up.

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Richard Hammond’s BMW M3 Build Got Out of Hand

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0:00Hammond explains why the four-cylinder plan gave way to a Japanese-import BMW 335i.
6:38Dee compares the factory turbochargers with the larger hybrid replacements before installation.
11:47The second day's work brings subframe assembly, fresh fluids and the front big-brake kit.
14:33Michael walks through fitting adjustable coilovers and suspension arms.
19:27Dave begins fabricating the car's custom exhaust.

DRIVETRIBE handed Lewis a BMW 335i and Richard Hammond's deceptively simple brief: "I want more power out of it. I want it to be taut and exciting." Two uploads later, the project has become the centre of the channel's week.

"Richard Hammond's BMW M3 Build Got Out of Hand" is the week's most-watched release, passing 1.3 million views. Hammond explains that viewers rejected his original four-cylinder idea, so the starting point is now a six-cylinder Japanese import, complete with luxury extras and Japanese navigation audio. Lewis also discovers a K-pop CD. Not quite track preparation, but a useful inventory.

The mechanical work is rather more purposeful: larger hybrid turbos, upgraded cooling, bigger brakes and adjustable suspension, followed by a custom exhaust. The video includes a Carly diagnostic-tool promotion. Beneath it, viewers keep returning to the abandoned brief, suggesting lighter, four-cylinder alternatives and debating whether a tuned 335i captures the spirit of an M3.

Sunday's "Richard Hammond Finally Drives Our 570HP BMW Build" takes that question to the Top Gear test track. It had drawn roughly a quarter-million views in its first eleven hours and is now the channel's fastest-moving upload. The description frames Hammond's drive around precisely the distinction raised in the comments: M3 character, or modifications taken too far?

Across the channel, daily viewing is well above its usual level, while subscribers were unchanged over the week. DRIVETRIBE recorded one of the larger weekly view gains among its nearby motoring peers; Speeed and Vice Grip Garage are also having busy days, while Throttle House is quieter than usual.

Beyond the BMW workshop, Izzy Hammond's Porsche 930 Turbo drive remains active too, having passed a million views.

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What viewers say

For the record, I loved the idea of the 4 cylinder, track focused M3 in the spirit of the original E30. Maybe make that one as well, and do a side by side.
@Wumpy42See it on YouTube
2008 still seems like just a couple of years ago to me. I can't believe it's been almost 20 years. lol
@edwardpickles8583See it on YouTube
Hammond building a n54 never thought it would be so relatable
@oCaptainKormaSee it on YouTube

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Should've just committed to the original idea of an e30 M3 tribute
@foam98See it on YouTube
Should have done a oil pan baffle while subframe was out if this is going to be a track car
@joshallen6169See it on YouTube
The original idea of a light e90 with a 4 cylinder engine is way better.
@beleonbarna1616See it on YouTube

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The facts

Channel: DRIVETRIBE
Subscribers: 3,110,000
Channel views, last 7 days: 3,836,755
Videos published this week: 2
Video published: October 28, 2026
Video views so far: 1,341,368
Views on its first day: 462,075

The numbers

Here is how DRIVETRIBE's week looks in views and subscribers.

views gained this week: this channel and similar channels

6,348,535

3,836,755

3,744,166

3,151,583

1,862,871

1,844,033

602,686

583,482

128,169

subscribers

3,110,000

no significant change in the last 7 days

total views

644,363,818

views per day

699,170

typical day: 411,246

first-day views of each video posted this week

Richard Hammond’s BMW M3 Build Got Out …

462,075

subscribers: this channel and similar channels

3,470,000

3,440,000

3,140,000

3,110,000

3,010,000

2,880,000

2,630,000

2,590,000

2,540,000

As of November 2, 2026 · Data source: Trari Social News, Trari Traffic Trends and Ranking Platform, Google YouTube

Subscriber, view, like and comment counts are YouTube's. Rates, usual days, rankings, comparisons and categories are Trari's own calculations.

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