BMW E90 M3 CRT Lightweight Sedan Prototype Spied at Nurburgring

southlight · 05-09-2011, 09:13 AM

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BMW E90 M3 CRT Lightweight Sedan Prototype Spied at Nurburgring

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Just in, here are some brand new spy shots of the BMW Lightweight E90 M3 said to be called M3 EVO. Back in April, BMW teased us with a first surprise appearance of this car in Garching. Thanks to Klier and rususlik who caught this car at the Nürburgring, we can now share another glimpse at this car. A photo by rususlik below also shows what the prototype's blue color looks like compared to interlagos blue (on the Z4 M coupe next to it).

Unlike the earlier spotting, this test car looks exactly like what has been presented in Garching. Dedicated front spoiler lip and rear spoiler supposedly made from some lightweight material, and 6-piston lightweight brakes (more info).

This is also the first look we have had at the interior of the lightweight M3. The tachometer/speedometer is not discernible, but we do spot a alcantara steering wheel.

The M3 EVO is said to sit between a regular E9x M3 and the extreme M3 GTS, meaning the M3 EVO will retain to seat four persons and offer at least a bit of day-to-day usability. We expect a more powerful version of the famous S65 4.0l V8 engine with an output of roughly 440hp.

BMW will unveil all details about the M3 EVO at the M Festival in June. Unfortunately, we've learned already that it won't make it to the US.

Photos from rususlik

Photos by Klier

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S65B40 · 05-09-2011, 08:35 PM

I want those brakes so badly!

The car looks very purposeful!

stuka · 05-09-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by S65B40

I want those brakes so badly!

The car looks very purposeful!

If they become production, just go to realoem.com to lookup the part number then order it.

People have been ordering the only available to Euro spec E34 M5 multi piston fixed caliper brakes for example.

EZ_TUR90 · 05-09-2011, 08:45 PM

damn thats sick! Love the color, the brakes, the performance parts, and the wheels look amazing in black!!!

Good Stuff!!!

numba1guju · 05-09-2011, 08:47 PM

wish I had the money to make a full carbon fiber bodied M3...that would REALLY be "lightweight" lol

immiketoo · 05-09-2011, 08:51 PM

Yeah that's pretty cool. I love better brakes, and I'd love to get a "factory" upgrade.

Seattle S65B40 · 05-09-2011, 09:49 PM

Wow. That actually looks a lot better in those pics than it did when it was first unveiled. I like it!

positiveions · 05-09-2011, 09:49 PM

is that an intercooler that I see-fifth photo down???

sebaflex · 05-09-2011, 09:51 PM

color is sick

Alpine* · 05-09-2011, 09:57 PM

Like it!

What's the bet there will be an E92 version next year, closer to end of production for the coupe?

InTheNightKitchen · 05-09-2011, 09:58 PM

People were complaining about the stock exhaust being on the car when it was unveiled...

Is it me or does the rear end look diesel?

jrlee53 · 05-09-2011, 10:10 PM

Damn, it sure took a bug beating

geneatals · 05-09-2011, 10:15 PM

more pics/info on that splitter

IFX · 05-09-2011, 10:18 PM

those are the brakes M's should be coming with..

Not that louzy 1 piston garbage.

nemex12 · 05-09-2011, 10:18 PM

no lightweight seats? those look like the ones on the normal m3

PKL · 05-09-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nemex12

no lightweight seats? those look like the ones on the normal m3

Standard seats and no CF roof... how is the car lightweight!!??

IMG · 05-09-2011, 10:59 PM

Looks hot but was wondering whats the difference in the brakes.

GOLFFRR · 05-09-2011, 11:04 PM

awesome

erm324 · 05-09-2011, 11:05 PM

want those calipers !

NYCMCBM3 · 05-09-2011, 11:12 PM

Diver · 05-09-2011, 11:14 PM

Four door race car.

Seattle S65B40 · 05-09-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKL

Standard seats and no CF roof... how is the car lightweight!!??

Seriously?! I'm sure it's lighter than stock E90, but you would think they could do even more with those two items...

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