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      11-02-2009, 01:24 AM   #309
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Is this it?

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/10/18/vi...treet-version/

Sorry if this is a repost. I think I have seen pictures of this car on this site but no video. The wing looks cheap and kind of ricer but the car sounds great IMHO.
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      11-02-2009, 02:13 AM   #310
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Is this it?

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/10/18/vi...treet-version/

Sorry if this is a repost. I think I have seen pictures of this car on this site but no video. The wing looks cheap and kind of ricer but the car sounds great IMHO.
sounds GREAT indeed
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      11-02-2009, 04:42 AM   #311
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INKA is the only spelling I've seen here in the U.S.A.
Correct - it was never "Americanized".
Thanks, I stand corrected.

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Is this it?

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/10/18/vi...treet-version/

Sorry if this is a repost. I think I have seen pictures of this car on this site but no video. The wing looks cheap and kind of ricer but the car sounds great IMHO.
No problem. This video is courtesy of m3post: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312477


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      11-02-2009, 05:04 AM   #312
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It's time for some information

I talked to a good Italian friend of mine () and we think that it might be the right time to share some information.

All kudos for this information goes to Savage.Ulm1! I added some comments in light blue.

EDIT: Lemans_Blue_M added some more information in dark blue


Name
  • 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


  • Nuerburgring 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)
Note: There's no information as to its availability in the U.S. yet. (NOT AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.A.)




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      11-02-2009, 05:38 AM   #313
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I talked to a good Italian friend of mine () and we think that it might be the right time to share some information.

All kudos for this information goes to Savage.Ulm1! I added some comments in blue.


Name
  • 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.
  • 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.
Chassis | Brakes | Aerodynamics:
  • Brembo brakes (6 pistons front - 4 pistons rear) with steel brake discs. Ceramic composite brakes optionally available.
  • Weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs) compared to E92 M3, maybe even more.
  • Available as a 2 seater. However, rear seats are optionally available.
  • Rollbars standard (there's a delete option).
  • Adjustable front splitter.
  • Adjustable mechanical suspension, no EDC.
  • 25 mm lower compared to E92 M3
  • Same width as the E92 M3.
  • Fantastic new wheels.
  • New 'state of the art' seats.
General information

  • Nuerburgring 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.
Note: There's no information as to its availability in the U.S. yet.




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Meh...let me guess it'll cost twice as much as the regular M3. Not that cool imo.
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      11-02-2009, 05:46 AM   #314
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With a limited run of 25 per year and a list price less than the 911 GT3, they will be imposable to get hold of and will cost much more than list! IMO

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      11-02-2009, 06:03 AM   #315
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7:40 lap time of the Nordschleife very impressive!

How much will this bad boy Cost?
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      11-02-2009, 06:11 AM   #316
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I've got to say I'm not that impressed. DCT only and extreme low availability, likely no availability in US. BMW had been gaining some weight back in my new car deliberations with the possibilities being thrown around as of late. Looks like P cars are back in the lead.
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      11-02-2009, 06:56 AM   #317
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I talked to a good Italian friend of mine () and we think that it might be the right time to share some information.

All kudos for this information goes to Savage.Ulm1! I added some comments in blue.


Name
  • 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.
  • 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.
Chassis | Brakes | Aerodynamics:
  • Brembo brakes (6 pistons front - 4 pistons rear) with steel brake discs. Ceramic composite brakes optionally available.
  • Weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs) compared to E92 M3, maybe even more.
  • Available as a 2 seater. However, rear seats are optionally available.
  • Rollbars standard (there's a delete option).
  • Adjustable front splitter.
  • Adjustable mechanical suspension, no EDC.
  • 25 mm lower compared to E92 M3
  • Same width as the E92 M3.
  • Fantastic new wheels.
  • New 'state of the art' seats.
General information

  • Nuerburgring 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.
Note: There's no information as to its availability in the U.S. yet.




Best regards,
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Hopefully the rest will get off Savage's back and respect that the info had to be keep quite limited at that time.

South, remember you question on capacity. I did hinted earlier that we will see better torque from this engine (larger capacity -hint - hint) but no one seemed to noticed this, the fact that it's hp/L has dropped slightly should promote slightly more torque accordingly than just the 10% would suggest. I didn't relay the N-ring time because the figure I heard blew me away by the improvement and frankly didn't believe it, the weight drop doesn't sound that dramatic but it must be where that weight has come off from that was so important. Also finally we had decent brakes in an M car. This thing is so much more hardcore than the earlier planned CSL.

As I said earlier this is a swam song for the N/A engine and a fitting one at that.

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Any word of the DSC system of this model, I was told that it would offer a revised version with probably a race mode like that of the Ferraris.

The gauntlet has definitely been put down to the rest so we will see what Mercedes and Audi come up with it the future.
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      11-02-2009, 07:00 AM   #318
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7:40 lap time of the Nordschleife very impressive!

How much will this bad boy Cost?
That depends on which GT3 they are talking about. If it's the standard GT3 then something below £80K but if it's the GT3RS then that allows the price to climb closer to £100K.

Flankly I think you will see it closer to one and a half times the price of the current M3 E92.

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Though it still looks dear next to the GTR.
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Hi Savage,

Thanks for passing on this information, and to South for putting it on the thread. We all appreciate it.

Im really looking forward to hearing more news on this car officially from BMW - especially when you can order one.

Im a bit disappointed with the fact that there will be no manual transmission, as manual gear changes are part of the fun of driving.

One member said that it would be interesting if they made available a version of this car which included all the mod cons like sat nav,radio. - do you think this is likely?

I know the previous CSL had everything stripped out to save weight.

Thanks again Savage. It shows balls to stick your neck out like you did.
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      11-02-2009, 08:07 AM   #320
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Not available in US. MIGHT be available in Canada.
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That's not what was said, it's unknown as to whether it will be available in the US. But you have to remember that this is only available through BMW Motorsport and not the official dealer network.
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      11-02-2009, 08:25 AM   #322
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If it is the case that production will be as limited as seems to be the consensus, I fail to see how BMW is throwing down any kind of "gauntlet" to the competition. Any manufacturer can build 25-30 "hot rods." In fact, anyone with a current M3 can have the similar performance today by going to an aftermarket vendor(s) (e.g. RS46), perhaps even for considerably less money.
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      11-02-2009, 08:32 AM   #323
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I talked to a good Italian friend of mine () and we think that it might be the right time to share some information.

All kudos for this information goes to Savage.Ulm1! I added some comments in blue.


Name
  • 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 MERTOR /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

  • Nuerburgring 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)
Note: There's no information as to its availability in the U.S. yet. (NOT AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.A.)




Best regards,
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Updated with the information recieved from my internal sources...

Some of these details were obtained through BMW Motorsports sources two months ago, so the final details may have changed since then. I lost interest when I found out we weren't getting the car here in the U.S.

Edit: The exhuast system on the street version WILL have resonators, unlike the track-only version.
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      11-02-2009, 08:39 AM   #324
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Thanks for posting up some details guys.

The next big question is can any of those parts be obtained easily or are they going to make you present your VIN and/or some other proof of ownership.

I am also wondering about how the DCT will be programmed. Like EDC, Drivelogic seems entirely unnecessary in this car.
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      11-02-2009, 08:49 AM   #325
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Thanks for posting up some details guys.

The next big question is can any of those parts be obtained easily or are they going to make you present your VIN and/or some other proof of ownership.

I am also wondering about how the DCT will be programmed. Like EDC, Drivelogic seems entirely unnecessary in this car.
Yes, but the cost of these Motorsport parts will be out of this world.

Genuine BMW Motorsport parts cost an arm and a leg. Going back to the E36 M3 Lightweight days, the prices were always 2-3 times what people would expect to pay for a performance part.

I'm sure there will be a 'grey market' for these individual pieces for the U.S. based members (like the E46 M3 CSL parts), but you better start saving your pennies now. These parts won't be easily accessed, and the vendors who are able to acquire them will charge you top dollar. Bet on it.
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That's not what was said, it's unknown as to whether it will be available in the US. But you have to remember that this is only available through BMW Motorsport and not the official dealer network.
I know it says it's unknown as to whether it will be available in the US. I stand by that it will not be available in the US.
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This is far from big news for the average consumer. My 335i lease is up in May and was hoping the standard M3 would get a bump in performance. How does this help someone like me when they are only building 25 of something in a nasty orange color? Disappointing. How about sharing some of the more mainstream performance improvements with the regular M3 and keep price and availability to a reasonable level?
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Not available in US. MIGHT be available in Canada.
If it does come to Canada,I could be interested.Might be the alternative to the GT3 that seems to be coming closer to reality for myself.
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sounds pretty cool,

but why only 25 units?
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if it really is limited to a run of only 25 then its gonna be a bidders war or those with connections to the motorsport division, heck I think with these kind of numbers these cars might only be for race teams to buy and not us normal folks.
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