NEW BMW M3 GTS -- Official specs, press releases, photos and video

Cornhusker · 05-15-2010, 01:38 AM

GT3 RS= ring 7:37 m3 gts 7:40. ..... Shit gt3 has wider tires.... that could make that difference alone. There's more to a car than 300lbs. Everyone knows the gt3 is sick... we won't know for sure about this one for a bit.

duk · 05-15-2010, 02:44 AM

m3 gts 7:40 is VERY impressive!

Jason · 07-13-2010, 02:18 PM

First post updated with videos, pics, etc.

aus · 07-13-2010, 10:39 PM

Someone needs to figure out how to make this available.

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Specific tuning of the stability control function DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), including ABS and the M Dynamic Mode (MDM), make allowances for the increased dynamic potential of the BMW M3 GTS. Optimum transfer not only of acceleration torque but also of the brake torque is also guaranteed by mixed tyres on matt black, 19-inch M light alloy wheels featuring a Y-spoke design.

ponch_ki · 07-13-2010, 11:00 PM

saw one in a Hong Kong Showroom, looked really badass. I wished I never bought my //M and waited for this one lol

MF80 · 08-17-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tightie

FUCK MY LIFE.
I want that now.

That fucked up?

marwan · 08-17-2010, 11:16 AM

Does the GTS sit lower than the ZCP?

aajami · 08-17-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by marwan

Does the GTS sit lower than the ZCP?

Yes. The GTS is height adjustable up to 25mm, and its lowest setting is almost assuredly lower than the ZCP M3.

Oulixes · 08-17-2010, 11:43 AM

A very business-like car, dressed in a retro-color.

Jack28 · 08-17-2010, 07:49 PM

What a Beauty

Kinzer S13GT · 08-17-2010, 08:29 PM

This is a stupid thread now.....
There isn't a manufacturer out there, that either scrutinizes over the quality of their materials, or production and design process, as BMW does. Which is why they are a leading innovator. Japanese brands cant compete, because, honestly as good of a product as they can make, they still get it by reverse engineering another companies idea. (for the most part) Its about compromise. Stop comparing this GTS to the GT3. They are different cars, almost entirely. Its pointless. The BMW is far more "DIGITAL" and computer controlled than the GT3, which is an analog grab the bull by the horns kind of sports car! WHO FREAKIN CARES!!! It doesn't make the GTS any less of a sports car, even if the GTS is a faster car! At least we can say... those panels that form the GTS body came from a BMW factory, cause Porsche couldn't do it themselves (ouch, did I just say that, lol)! The E92 M3 only share 2 identical parts with a normal 3 series. Its a different car! You can't put bolt ons on a 3 and make an M. You cant put "bolt ons" on an M3 and Make a GTS. These cars where engineered from the ground up. This isn't AMG, and some "tuned Merc's". This is BMW Motorsports GmBH. Where they built FORMULA 1 CARS!! WTF!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS! DID PORSCHE RACE IN F1? NO!! Who's race car EMBARRASSED EVERYONE on the track in the early 2000's, INCLUDING PORSCHE! E46 M3 GT bring back any memories! Hmmmm! Just because BMW isn't doing this now, doesn't mean they cant. Times are different, and their focus is different. Porsche and BMW are two totally different companies with two totally different philosophies on building cars. Apples and oranges. A faster car doesn't, make a better car, a more eye pleasing car, doesn't make a better car. These cars have more to them than any of you could possibly imagine. People are going to buy what they like regardless of the facts. If there is anything I have learned in this business, its that You don't have to have brains to own a BMW, just a fat wallet. This thread is Done... Next time an Audi, Porsche, or Merc come into my shop, I am first going to laugh at their craftsmanship, and finish by taking a dump on its hood! Just for you negative guys!

bavarian19 · 08-18-2010, 05:48 AM

nice new pics!

1MORELAP · 09-03-2010, 11:28 AM

I would take the Dinan S3-R Package over this. Although I do not know, but I think Dinan maybe less money.

SUB-ZERO · 09-03-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by graider

something doesn't add up though. with light weight front seat and rear seat delete, plus all other weight saving measure, i don't see how it only loose 70kg compare to the e92 m3.

roll cage is heavy.

Brakes are probably a bit heavier as well on all four corners.

SUB-ZERO · 09-03-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by graider

something doesn't add up though. with light weight front seat and rear seat delete, plus all other weight saving measure, i don't see how it only loose 70kg compare to the e92 m3.

roll cage is heavy.

Brakes are probably a bit heavier as well on all four corners.

scrufy · 09-11-2010, 02:36 AM

I guess my next Bimmer is Orange then...

Sedan_Clan · 09-13-2010, 03:42 PM

I just want the front lip (...since I can't afford the car).

tom @ eas · 09-13-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I just want the front lip (...since I can't afford the car).

The Challenge aero piece would closest resemble the GTS front lip:

Sedan_Clan · 09-13-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

The Challenge aero piece would closest resemble the GTS front lip:

How much is that piece Tom? Does it bolt onto the OEM front bumper?

alpineMtrizzle · 09-13-2010, 05:02 PM

I think I just got a boner, That GTS looks so sick. I am loving the orange color that the put on the car. HOw much extra horsepower does this car have over the stock e92 m3????

:coolpics :

Sedan_Clan · 09-13-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by alpineMtrizzle

I think I just got a boner, That GTS looks so sick. I am loving the orange color that the put on the car. HOw much extra horsepower does this car have over the stock e92 m3????

It's an additional 40-ish horsepower.

tom @ eas · 09-13-2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

How much is that piece Tom? Does it bolt onto the OEM front bumper?

The Challenge lip uses the factory bolts to secure into place, I'll follow up via PM so the thread isn't hijacked.

05-15-2010, 01:38 AM	#419
Cornhusker Lieutenant 46 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (1)	GT3 RS= ring 7:37 m3 gts 7:40. ..... Shit gt3 has wider tires.... that could make that difference alone. There's more to a car than 300lbs. Everyone knows the gt3 is sick... we won't know for sure about this one for a bit.
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05-15-2010, 02:44 AM	#420
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07-13-2010, 02:18 PM	#421
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07-13-2010, 11:00 PM	#423
ponch_ki Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 297 Posts Drives: cars Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manila, Philippines iTrader: (0)	saw one in a Hong Kong Showroom, looked really badass. I wished I never bought my //M and waited for this one lol __________________ 2008 AW E92 M3 (sold ) Amuse Ericsson Exhaust, Amuse Trunk, Vorsteiner Lip, BMW Performance Seats, AA SSK, AA Pulley, Gruppe-M Intake, BBS 19" LMs, AP Racing BBK 1994 BMW E36 M3 Euro (Track Car)
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08-17-2010, 11:16 AM	#425
marwan Lieutenant 62 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UAE iTrader: (0)	Does the GTS sit lower than the ZCP?
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08-17-2010, 11:43 AM	#427
Oulixes Lieutenant Colonel 22 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 330xi, 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Terra Borealis iTrader: (0)	A very business-like car, dressed in a retro-color.
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08-17-2010, 07:49 PM	#428
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08-17-2010, 08:29 PM	#429
Kinzer S13GT Avid enthusiast... is to put lightly!! 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Black Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	This is a stupid thread now..... There isn't a manufacturer out there, that either scrutinizes over the quality of their materials, or production and design process, as BMW does. Which is why they are a leading innovator. Japanese brands cant compete, because, honestly as good of a product as they can make, they still get it by reverse engineering another companies idea. (for the most part) Its about compromise. Stop comparing this GTS to the GT3. They are different cars, almost entirely. Its pointless. The BMW is far more "DIGITAL" and computer controlled than the GT3, which is an analog grab the bull by the horns kind of sports car! WHO FREAKIN CARES!!! It doesn't make the GTS any less of a sports car, even if the GTS is a faster car! At least we can say... those panels that form the GTS body came from a BMW factory, cause Porsche couldn't do it themselves (ouch, did I just say that, lol)! The E92 M3 only share 2 identical parts with a normal 3 series. Its a different car! You can't put bolt ons on a 3 and make an M. You cant put "bolt ons" on an M3 and Make a GTS. These cars where engineered from the ground up. This isn't AMG, and some "tuned Merc's". This is BMW Motorsports GmBH. Where they built FORMULA 1 CARS!! WTF!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS! DID PORSCHE RACE IN F1? NO!! Who's race car EMBARRASSED EVERYONE on the track in the early 2000's, INCLUDING PORSCHE! E46 M3 GT bring back any memories! Hmmmm! Just because BMW isn't doing this now, doesn't mean they cant. Times are different, and their focus is different. Porsche and BMW are two totally different companies with two totally different philosophies on building cars. Apples and oranges. A faster car doesn't, make a better car, a more eye pleasing car, doesn't make a better car. These cars have more to them than any of you could possibly imagine. People are going to buy what they like regardless of the facts. If there is anything I have learned in this business, its that You don't have to have brains to own a BMW, just a fat wallet. This thread is Done... Next time an Audi, Porsche, or Merc come into my shop, I am first going to laugh at their craftsmanship, and finish by taking a dump on its hood! Just for you negative guys!
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08-18-2010, 05:48 AM	#430
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09-03-2010, 11:28 AM	#431
1MORELAP Captain 99 Rep 700 Posts Drives: '22 911 GTS '19 X3, X5, X7 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I would take the Dinan S3-R Package over this. Although I do not know, but I think Dinan maybe less money.
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09-11-2010, 02:36 AM	#434
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09-13-2010, 03:42 PM	#435
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09-13-2010, 05:02 PM	#438
alpineMtrizzle New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Alpine White M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CHItown iTrader: (0)	I think I just got a boner, That GTS looks so sick. I am loving the orange color that the put on the car. HOw much extra horsepower does this car have over the stock e92 m3????:coolpics :
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