Presenting the BMW M6 GT3 (updated w/ live pics and video)

[aleeann]

3 words...

Dee
Lish
Us

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

special delivery for you. you didnt know?

Do they get tested mid race?

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by vladberca

I hope that future CSL models will be created with this beast in mind 😊

I'm thinking that this is exactly the point.

What better way to be able to homologate more models for various racing series than by creating CSL models. Sell 500 units (or more!) and you can go racing with each one. Which is what they did with the E30M. No games like they did with the e46 m3 GTR v8

[an3ony]

gotta go change my pants

[adc]

The details are just mind blowing. The way it is set up for quick servicing, the removable front end clip, the careful aero... Masterful!

Now let's just hope it goes as fast as it looks...

[///Mikey F80]

Anyone else notice the air to air intercooler setup that's integrated amazingly into the aero of the car and optimized for cooling? Absolutely amazing piece of engineering work:






Not to mention the kidney grill-back intake and the aerodynamically honed side exit exhaust. Absolutely epic!



///Mike

[susuki1220]

[///BMW (+)]

I demand a street version. WOWWWW

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by ///BMW (+)

I demand a street version. WOWWWW

And they shall call it an M6 CSL...

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Do they get tested mid race?

maybe sometimes one just needs to go pee during a 12 hr race.

[trakqar]

I'm lost for words!

[rallybull]

What's the quarter mile time for this beast expected to be?

[DCG]

Fucking AWSOME!!!

This how the production Ms should look. Love the black wheels. O' look freaking fog lights, nice!

Man this M6 GT3 looks wicked!




By the way guys what is up with the Bimmerpost App? It is not working for me, it keeps freezing.

[sparcofrank]

One word. Beautiful!

[Matski]

Originally Posted by turbo8765

Yeah, hard to see how they dropped 1400#. Is the unibody the same?

Scott-- any actual tech info beyond the marketing speak in the press release?

Suspension geometry? Compression ratio? Max boost?

I read BMW farmed development out to a 3rd party, is this true?

To get a better idea of the anatomy of a GT3 car this is quite a good video

Anyhow..

Info released so far:

Cockpit:
In designing the interior of the BMW M6 GT3, top priority was given to safety, ergonomics, ensuring controls are easily visible and accessible, and intuitive operation.
- Colour display with optional logger function
- ECU
- Power box
- Illuminated control panel*
- Adjustable pedal box
- Rigidly attached BMW safety seat (ventilated, with adjustable height and length), oriented towards centre of car for maximum safety
- Removable, multi-functional steering wheel with pedal shift and status LEDs (for example, for operating pit speed limiter, full beam/flash function, traction control, radio, wiper, display, drink system, etc.)*
- Welded safety cage in line with latest FIA standards
- Adjustable steering column
- Electrically adjustable wing mirror
- Motorsport wiring harness with various free sockets (e.g. for data logger)
- Fire extinguishing system

Chassis:
Efficient aerodynamics and a low-maintenance design for simple repairs: the exterior of the BMW M6 GT3 is also fine-tuned for performance, while at the same time ensuring the car is economical.
- Exterior completely made of carbon fibre
- Aerodynamically optimised chassis to comply with regulations for GT3 cars to be introduced in 2016 (splitter, diffusor, rear wing)
- Closed undercarriage
- Makrolon discs (heated front disc)
- Easily accessible connections for lifting equipment, engine oil, and checking the oil
- Easily accessible brake liquid reservoirs and data export connections
- LED headlights
- Air jack system
- Rapid fuelling system (mountable on right or left of car)
- Carbon-fibre crash structure at front and CFRP crash element at rear for maximum safety

Undercarriage:
- Double wishbone axle at front and rear (adjustable height, camber, track, and roll centre)
- Öhlins shock absorbers (four-way adjustable)
- Anti-roll bar on front and rear axle, adjustable from exterior
- Traction control, adjustable

The low position of the power train further lowers the centre of gravity, thus improving performance. The transaxle gearbox ensures weight is distributed perfectly between the front and rear axles.

Engine:
The powerful heart of the BMW M6 GT3 is based on the 4.4-litre production engine with M TwinPower Turbo Technology, as is used in the BMW M6 Coupé. The only modifications have been made to the oil supply and intercooling.
- Model: P63 production engine with M TwinPower Turbo Technology
- Type: V8
- Capacity: 4,395 cc
- Output: Up to 585 hp (depending on classification)
- Oil: supply Oil system, based on dry sump, specifically developed by BMW Motorsport
- Turbocharger: 2/production
- Intercooling: Air/air
- Engine management: Cosworth, Software specially developed by BMW Motorsport

Gearbox:
- Ricardo transaxle unit
- Adjustable differential (preload)
- Generator, air-conditioning compressor, clutch on gearbox
- Zytek actuator
- Hydraulic, four-disc sintered clutch

Brakes:
- AP Racing brake system
- 6-piston, fixed calliper at front
- 4-piston, fixed calliper at rear
- BOSCH Motorsport ABS system, adjustable

Wheels:
- BBS rims, 13“ x 18“ on front and rear axle, black

[nbennettksu]

wow, I am in love

[IMG]

Looks so badass

[turbo8765]

From the pics it looks likes like the front upper a-arm is much wider than the stock upper arm. Is the upper arm a unique part with mounting points that differ from the stock arm's mounting points to the body?

It also looks as though the chassis is carbon/tube frame from the firewall forward. Is this true? The Z4 seemed to retain the stock unibody.

Is the block stock? I'm assuming the pistons are different i.e. forged? Are the rods forged? Are there any pics of the rotating assembly?

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by rallybull

What's the quarter mile time for this beast expected to be?

Doesn't do standing starts.

[Green///Hell]

M3post is posting this striaght up pornography now?

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by rallybull

What's the quarter mile time for this beast expected to be?

At races, I've only seen these cars go from a stand to put lane speeds. So not that fast, miata would be faster

[F30form]

Originally Posted by turbo8765

From the pics it looks likes like the front upper a-arm is much wider than the stock upper arm. Is the upper arm a unique part with mounting points that differ from the stock arm's mounting points to the body?

It also looks as though the chassis is carbon/tube frame from the firewall forward. Is this true? The Z4 seemed to retain the stock unibody.

Is the block stock? I'm assuming the pistons are different i.e. forged? Are the rods forged? Are there any pics of the rotating assembly?

The Motor is STOCK besides dry sump oiling. Stock. Read the specs. Turbos:stock, Engineroduction. They are taking production engines off the line, changing the oiling, and throwing them in. This will reduce cost to the customer....