BMW considering offering M3 GT4 to gentlemen racers
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Although BMW's M division may have arguably veered off course with the recent introduction of the X5M and X6M, well-to-do M-ophiles may have something to look forward to in the form of a M3 GT4 available to consumers.
Campaigned at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring this past May, the GT4 variant of BMW's V8-powered M3 is fitted with all the race-ready kit you'd expect in something developed to tackle the Green Hell, including an Ohlins suspension setup, aerodynamic enhancements, a full roll cage, airjack system, race buckets and a modified engine and transmission. "It would be specifically for motorsport drivers," BMW's M division head, Dr. Kay Segler told Autoblog. Translation: Don't expect to see this car on the street – it's a trackday toy or competition-only machine.
Although the trigger hasn't been pulled, Segler said it's being actively considered. If we had to bet, we'd expect the GT4 to be available to gentlemen racers sometime in 2010.
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Serge 10:05AM (7/07/2009)
Damn... that's a cool track toy. I bet it's a blast to drive!
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abbas350 10:06AM (7/07/2009)
can i drive it on the street? please, i'll be careful i promise.
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why not the LS2LS7? 12:14PM (7/07/2009)
In the UK you can. GT3 cars also.
jrhmobile 10:22AM (7/07/2009)
It would be cooler if they offered GT2-class customer cars. Race-ready privateer cars in the upcoming GT championship class, I suspect, would be both higher-profile and profitable ...
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versionII 11:53AM (7/07/2009)
100 says some rich kid crashes this, believing that since its a race car, he's a now racer.
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Mr.Oak 12:19PM (7/07/2009)
I don't get BMW. The 1 Series should be the car that they race prepping. This thing is a barn. Which is why they had to go to a V8. The heavy 8 negates their handling advantage. I'm willing to bet the 1 series with a race prepped M series inline six would run circles around this boat.
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bazza146 7:09PM (9/25/2009)
Having been around the salzburg ring in this car I can tell you you're comments are rubbish, given the fact the v8 engine is in excess of 15 kg lighter than the e46 alone this car can lap the north slope of the nurburgring ring faster than a gallardo..... Point proved
Cypher09 12:29PM (7/07/2009)
Just dump the Ohlins and this looks like a competitive way to jump into the Koni Challenge series.
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Shiftright 1:49PM (7/07/2009)
Since they drive BMWs wouldn't they be douche / prick racers?
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Venom 3:35PM (7/07/2009)
This is proper.
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