BMW unveils E92 M3 GT2 ALMS race car - 485hp | 500nm | 1150kg !!

Bemve · 02-06-2008, 05:38 PM

BMW is re-entering the ALMS (American Le Mans Series racing) with this race-prepped e92 M3 coupe

It comes complete with large rear spoiler, wider wheel fenders, a stripped interior and an upgraded 485 horsepower engine.

Race team owner Bobby Rahal was on hand to help announce BMW's return to ALMS racing, which will take place for the 2009 racing season. Rahal has previously campaigned BMW racing cars in ALMS.

Quote:

"We are very pleased to be returning to the American Le Mans Series with our latest generation BMW M3" states Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO, BMW of North America.

"Sports car racing has been part of BMW of North America's history practically from day one. Just two weeks after the company was incorporated in March 1975, a BMW CSL won the Twelve Hours of Sebring. We are confident that the fourth generation M3 will continue the legacy of its two predecessors which combined to win six manufacturer's championships over nine seasons in US sports car racing. As it has been in the past we believe the ALMS is the ideal venue to showcase the potential of the newest BMW M3."

BMW North America withdrew from the ALMS at the end of 2006, and the marque's return coincides with the ALMS' 10th season.

BMW won the first race in series history when J.J. Lehto, Tom Kristensen and Jorg Muller drove a BMW V12 LMR to victory lane in the 1999 12 Hours of Sebring. That same year, BMW became the first ALMS team to win the overall championship at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. BMW has 15 ALMS wins, with nine in GT2 class and six in LMP1.

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southlight · 02-06-2008, 05:43 PM

485hp, 500NM, 1150kg...

Best regards, south

FifthStreetz · 02-06-2008, 05:45 PM

very niceee

landon305 · 02-06-2008, 05:53 PM

wow amazing

DonM3 · 02-06-2008, 05:55 PM

Phat!

nechronics · 02-06-2008, 06:02 PM

mmm nice wheel arches....and wheelz

Jason · 02-06-2008, 06:18 PM

Wooaaah

monsta · 02-06-2008, 06:31 PM

nuts!!!

DM1 · 02-06-2008, 06:39 PM

Simply incredible!

Epacy · 02-06-2008, 06:41 PM

Wheels are nice and I am definately tuning in for that.

I want exhaust sound clips.....NOW!

M KiLLa CaM 3 · 02-06-2008, 06:41 PM

i'll take it...

Jinxter · 02-06-2008, 06:45 PM

Money! Thats so Money they dont even know it. I like the rims

ybbiz34 · 02-06-2008, 06:45 PM

I want that.

retrodrive · 02-06-2008, 06:51 PM

I think a moded 335 can take it

shragon · 02-06-2008, 06:53 PM

sweet! can't wait to see these at laguna seca and sears point!!

swamp2 · 02-06-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by retrodrive

I think a moded 335 can take it

+1, ROTFLMAO....

Jason · 02-06-2008, 07:02 PM

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rvacha · 02-06-2008, 07:08 PM

Wow! This beast has clearly been in development for a while, like since 2006? :-) Does anybody know the real story behind this? Why did PTG decide not to wait it out until this car was ready? Did Rahal/Letterman ink this deal a long time ago? Rahal is one of the sharpest business guys in motorsport - this has the makings of an awesome team!

southlight · 02-06-2008, 07:10 PM

Best regards, south

billspreston · 02-06-2008, 07:14 PM

oh shit son

e90-4aj · 02-06-2008, 07:19 PM

SICK!!!!

Epacy · 02-06-2008, 07:19 PM

Oh snap, they debuted that at the Chicago Auto Show!!
I will be seeing that car in 2 days!!!

02-06-2008, 05:45 PM	#3
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02-06-2008, 06:18 PM	#7
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02-06-2008, 06:31 PM	#8
monsta Brigadier General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY Posts: 3,590 iTrader: (2)	nuts!!! __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT \| IB \| FR \| RAC RG63's \| VRS Ti Exhaust \| Fabspeed HFC & Xpipe '09 X5 35d SG/SB '11 X3 28i AW/CN/FW (wife's car

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02-06-2008, 06:41 PM	#10
Epacy Reincarnated Drives: 02 Maxima SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,227 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Wheels are nice and I am definately tuning in for that. I want exhaust sound clips.....NOW! __________________ Pearl Bliss

02-06-2008, 05:43 PM	#2
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,634 iTrader: (0)	485hp, 500NM, 1150kg... Best regards, south

02-06-2008, 05:53 PM	#4
landon305 Private Drives: 08' m6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: miami, FL Posts: 55 iTrader: (0)	wow amazing

02-06-2008, 05:55 PM	#5
DonM3 Captain Drives: AW e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 629 iTrader: (1)	Phat!

02-06-2008, 06:02 PM	#6
nechronics Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: south tampa Posts: 438 iTrader: (0)	mmm nice wheel arches....and wheelz

02-06-2008, 06:41 PM	#11
M KiLLa CaM 3 Member Drives: e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S. Fl, United States Posts: 56 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	i'll take it... __________________ "Hey bud!, Lets party!"

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Jinxter Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walnut Creek, California Posts: 490 iTrader: (0)	Money! Thats so Money they dont even know it. I like the rims __________________

02-06-2008, 06:45 PM	#13
ybbiz34 Moderator Drives: 2013 F30 M Sport 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,061 iTrader: (0)	I want that.

02-06-2008, 06:51 PM	#14
retrodrive Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,938 iTrader: (8)	I think a moded 335 can take it

02-06-2008, 06:53 PM	#15
shragon Moderator Drives: 2006 325i SG Sedan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 27,448 iTrader: (6)	sweet! can't wait to see these at laguna seca and sears point!! __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon

02-06-2008, 07:02 PM	#17
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,968 iTrader: (0)	some more

02-06-2008, 07:08 PM	#18
rvacha Captain Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 745 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Wow! This beast has clearly been in development for a while, like since 2006? :-) Does anybody know the real story behind this? Why did PTG decide not to wait it out until this car was ready? Did Rahal/Letterman ink this deal a long time ago? Rahal is one of the sharpest business guys in motorsport - this has the makings of an awesome team! __________________ '03 X5 4.4i Blue/Tan '06 E90 330Xi 6MT Sparkling Graphite/Terra '08 E92 M3 6MT Jerez/Speed Cloth <-- Evil Twin

02-06-2008, 07:10 PM	#19
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,634 iTrader: (0)	Best regards, south

02-06-2008, 07:14 PM	#20
billspreston damn you mod bug Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 2,101 iTrader: (12)	oh shit son

02-06-2008, 07:19 PM	#21
e90-4aj Major Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal Posts: 1,175 iTrader: (5)	SICK!!!!

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