"The development work on the BMW M4 GT3 is now on the finishing straight, and the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring is the perfect stage on which to present the car in its BMW M Motorsport design and thus to herald the final phase leading up to the first race outings," said
Since the start of 2020, the BMW M4 GT3 has undergone many stages of development. This began virtually with CAD and CFD simulations, and continued with the use of an engine on the test bench, the assembly of the test chassis and work in the wind tunnel. One milestone was the roll-out on
In 2021, the test work continued in Monteblanco (ESP), Almeria (ESP) and on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (GER). The car currently has more than 14,000 test kilometres under its belt - that is the equivalent of more than 70 hours of track time. Throughout this phase, the BMW M Motorsport engineers worked hard to improve the driveability and reliability of the car on its way to being race-ready. The goal: to significantly reduce lifecycle costs and maintenance expenditure compared to its predecessor. Following the launch and race debut in June, the BMW M4 GT3 will undergo more tests and race outings before it is delivered to the first customers, who will compete with the car all over the world in 2022.
The biggest improvements compared to its predecessor, the BMW M6 GT3, are in three areas: driveability, cost efficiency and operation. The BMW M4 GT3's handling and cockpit equipment are more comfortable for amateur drivers, while the car is easier on the tyres and offers greater consistency. Far lower lifecycle costs and longer maintenance intervals for the engine and transmission are vital economic factors. Operating the car has been made far easier by the fact that many basic settings can be configured directly via the steering wheel, without having to connect an external laptop.
The purchase price of the BMW M4 GT3 starts at
Comparison of the BMW M4 GT3 and BMW M6 GT3:
Dimensions: BMW M4 GT3BMW M6 GT3Length5,020mm 4,975mmWidth2,040mm 2,046mm Height1,308mm (variable)1,308mm (variable)Wheelbase2,917mm 2,901mmWheel size12.5 x 18 inch, front
13 x 18 inch, rear13 x 18 inch, front
13 x 18 inch, rear
Technical data: BMW M4 GT3BMW M6 GT3EngineP58 3.0l straight six
M TwinPower TurboP63 4.4l V8 engine
M TwinPower TurboCapacity2,993cm34,399cm3Outputup to 590 hpup to 580 hpSpecific Output197 hp/l132 hp/lTransmissionXtrac 6-speed gearboxRicardo 6-speed gearboxClutchElectro-hydraulicHydraulic
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