Dinan Cars designs and manufactures aftermarket performance parts for BMW automobiles. The company was founded in 1979 by Steve Dinan and is headquartered in

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. Its performance parts are marketed through a network of authorized BMW dealers, independent auto repair shops, and their website. Dinan-modified vehicles retain factory warranty coverage and qualify for BMW's Certified Pre-Owned program. 180 locations in the United States sell Dinan parts or cars, including 150 BMW dealerships. Until 2006, Dinan designed and manufactured the Mini Cooper line performance parts. In addition, Dinan had a history of building BMW racing engines for teams competing in the

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History

Dinan was founded in 1979 by Steven Dinan, an engineering student at the time. It was incorporated in 1982 as Bavarian Performance, Inc. in

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. In 1988 it was renamed Dinan Engineering, Inc. In 2013, Steve Dinan sold Dinan to Driven Performance Brands, a private equity group. In 2015, Steve Dinan left the company. He was succeeded as president by Brian Applegate. In 2018, Dinan relocated from

, to

, as part of a consolidation plan.

Power Packages

E92 M3

Power Package 2 * Deck Lid Badge * Performance Engine Software * Free Flow Exhaust * High Flow Carbon Fiber Intake * High Flow Throttle Bodies * Underdrive Pulley Kit

F87 M2

Power Package S2 * Deck Lid Badge * Performance Engine Software * Turbo * Free Flow Exhaust * High Flow Carbon Fiber Intake * Coil-Over Suspension * Pedal Cover Set * Sway Bar Set * Rear Suspension Link Kit * Dual Core Intercooler

References

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External links

Dinan website
Automotive companies of the United States Automotive motorsports and performance companies BMW in motorsport Auto tuning companies American racecar constructors