New information regarding BMW M3 GT4 “Street version”

ZWEAPON · 11-04-2009, 01:00 PM

Source: BMW Blog

* It won’t be called M3 CSL.
* Instead, BMW will either call it “M3 GT4 Street” or “M3 GT”.

Engine | Drivetrain

* Naturally aspirated engine with an increased displacement of 4,400 cc (based on the S65).
* At least 450 hp, likely more. (445 HP)
* No information regarding KERS (KERS will likely debut in the F10 M5)
* 7 speed DCT only, no manual transmission.
* ‘State of the art’ exhaust system, but not Akrapovic.- (ARVIN MERITOR /w/200-cell race cats and 2 resonators)

Chassis | Brakes | Aerodynamics:

* Brembo brakes (6 pistons front – 4 pistons rear) with steel brake discs. (365mm front, 345mm rear SLOTTED DISCS) Ceramic composite brakes optionally available.
* Weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs) compared to E92 M3, maybe even more. (due to the removal of the rear seat and the switch to lighter RECARO front race seats)
* Available as a 2 seater. However, rear seats are optionally available.
* Rollbars standard (there’s a delete option).
* Adjustable front splitter. (made of ABS plastic)
* Adjustable mechanical suspension, no EDC. (SACHS)
* 25 mm lower compared to E92 M3
* Same width as the E92 M3.
* Fantastic new wheels. (BBS lightweight cast flow formed MESH)
* New ’state of the art’ seats. (RECARO)

General information

* Nurburgring laptime: 7:40 min
* Not available through BMW dealer network, but directly from BMW Motorsport.
* Street legal (of course).
* Exclusively painted in Inka Orange (a hommage to early BMW race and sports cars). Availability of other colors at a later date.
* The car was tested secretly in France and on a private race track (likely Miramas).
* It will compete with the 911 GT3.
* Limited Production (some report 25 units per year).
* Price: Unknown, but less than the price for an 911 GT3. ($110,000 EUROS

Great news for BMW fans! That's a pretty impressive Ring lap time.

https://www.m-power.com/_open/b/home.jsp?lang=

Jaypod · 11-04-2009, 01:03 PM

I so want this car - would be nice to have something different and rare. Other than being DCT only. I really hope this makes its way to Canada!

ZWEAPON · 11-04-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypod

I so want this car - would be nice to have something different and rare. Other than being DCT only. I really hope this makes its way to Canada!

I thought a X5 M...was next for you...

Jaypod · 11-04-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ZWEAPON

I thought a X5 M...was next for you...

Nope - X5M would be the wifes car - she has an X5 now and probably wouldnt even realize the difference! lol

schnell325 · 11-04-2009, 01:17 PM

^^^. Ahahaha!!!!

That M3 would be something else!

Gearhead999s · 11-04-2009, 01:29 PM

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I have to have one!

ZWEAPON · 11-04-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

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I have to have one!

I thought you wanted a GT3RS???

Gearhead999s · 11-04-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZWEAPON

I thought you wanted a GT3RS???

I want everything

But I cant afford to do that

kmac1980 · 11-04-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

I want everything

But I cant afford to do that

There's a nice lightly used GT2 for sale on trader.ca

and it's "less than 200K"...

Gearhead999s · 11-04-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kmac1980

There's a nice lightly used GT2 for sale on trader.ca

and it's "less than 200K"...

I can buy a new white one for $175000.But that is not going to happen right now.

kmac1980 · 11-04-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

I can buy a new white one for $175000.But that is not going to happen right now.

that's incredible seeing as MSRP is $ 235,400.00 and they dont usually discount such low production models....and that's before porsche hits you up for all the little "add-ons"

oh well, as soon as I have $175000 in hand i'll let you know

Gearhead999s · 11-04-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmac1980

that's incredible seeing as MSRP is $ 235,400.00 and they dont usually discount such low production models....and that's before porsche hits you up for all the little "add-ons"

oh well, as soon as I have $175000 in hand i'll let you know

It is a new 07.

Jaypod · 11-04-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmac1980

that's incredible seeing as MSRP is $ 235,400.00 and they dont usually discount such low production models....and that's before porsche hits you up for all the little "add-ons"

oh well, as soon as I have $175000 in hand i'll let you know

You would have just as much fun (if not more) in a GT3 and have some extra dough to pay for the maintenence it will require!

Gearhead999s · 11-04-2009, 02:41 PM

I would prefer a GT3RS over a GT2.I have one in our lease fleet that I delivered a couple of years ago.

Jaypod · 11-04-2009, 02:43 PM

^^^When is that expected to come back - just wish it was white (yaya - flamesuit on - just not a fan of white)

kmac1980 · 11-04-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypod

^^^When is that expected to come back - just wish it was white (yaya - flamesuit on - just not a fan of white)

i have to agree, better in the RS unique colours (not many cars can pull off that orange)

I used to love white a few years back when there werent many on the road (had one of the first e90s in white), but now every yuppie girl with her chanel sunglasses and LV purse drives a white 3 series or mercedes C class...

main reason i went back to black

Gearhead999s · 11-04-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaypod

^^^When is that expected to come back - just wish it was white (yaya - flamesuit on - just not a fan of white)

I will never see the car as i am quite sure,it will be bought out just like the his 360 Challenge Stradale was at the lease termination.

M3 vert · 11-04-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmac1980

i have to agree, better in the RS unique colours (not many cars can pull off that orange)

I used to love white a few years back when there werent many on the road (had one of the first e90s in white), but now every yuppie girl with her chanel sunglasses and LV purse drives a white 3 series or mercedes C class...

main reason i went back to black

White is the new black

I love black, but its too damn hard to keep swirl, dust free. White is better that way

I see mostly asian women driving white

M3 vert · 11-04-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

I will never see the car as i am quite sure,it will be bought out just like the his 360 Challenge Stradale was at the lease termination.

Wow this guy has an impressive fleet already, he was the original owner of that 360cs, any chances hes selling that

Gearhead999s · 11-04-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 vert

White is the new black

I love black, but its too damn hard to keep swirl, dust free. White is better that way

I see mostly asian women driving white

The 1st white E92 M3 that I saw on the road was driven by a 5' nothing Chinese girl.I took a photo & sent it to my friend who had a white one on order.He changed his order that day

M3 vert · 11-04-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

The 1st white E92 M3 that I saw on the road was driven by a 5' nothing Chinese girl.I took a photo & sent it to my friend who had a white one on order.He changed his order that day

Hahaa, thats funny he has something against chinese girls

White is there color, my condo in waterloo has like all white cars, mostly chinese women!

Gearhead999s · 11-04-2009, 04:17 PM

More Info here

https://www.m-power.com/_open/b/home.jsp?lang=en

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ZWEAPON Captain 38 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 540 RWHP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: K/W iTrader: (0)	New information regarding BMW M3 GT4 “Street version” Source: BMW Blog * It won’t be called M3 CSL. * Instead, BMW will either call it “M3 GT4 Street” or “M3 GT”. Engine \| Drivetrain * Naturally aspirated engine with an increased displacement of 4,400 cc (based on the S65). * At least 450 hp, likely more. (445 HP) * No information regarding KERS (KERS will likely debut in the F10 M5) * 7 speed DCT only, no manual transmission. * ‘State of the art’ exhaust system, but not Akrapovic.- (ARVIN MERITOR /w/200-cell race cats and 2 resonators) Chassis \| Brakes \| Aerodynamics: * Brembo brakes (6 pistons front – 4 pistons rear) with steel brake discs. (365mm front, 345mm rear SLOTTED DISCS) Ceramic composite brakes optionally available. * Weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs) compared to E92 M3, maybe even more. (due to the removal of the rear seat and the switch to lighter RECARO front race seats) * Available as a 2 seater. However, rear seats are optionally available. * Rollbars standard (there’s a delete option). * Adjustable front splitter. (made of ABS plastic) * Adjustable mechanical suspension, no EDC. (SACHS) * 25 mm lower compared to E92 M3 * Same width as the E92 M3. * Fantastic new wheels. (BBS lightweight cast flow formed MESH) * New ’state of the art’ seats. (RECARO) General information * Nurburgring laptime: 7:40 min * Not available through BMW dealer network, but directly from BMW Motorsport. * Street legal (of course). * Exclusively painted in Inka Orange (a hommage to early BMW race and sports cars). Availability of other colors at a later date. * The car was tested secretly in France and on a private race track (likely Miramas). * It will compete with the 911 GT3. * Limited Production (some report 25 units per year). * Price: Unknown, but less than the price for an 911 GT3. ($110,000 EUROS Great news for BMW fans! That's a pretty impressive Ring lap time. https://www.m-power.com/_open/b/home.jsp?lang=
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