BMW has presented he newly developed BMW M6 GT3 The racing version of the BMW M6 Coupe in Frankfurt IAA. BMW Motorsport has channelled its vast well of experience amassed since 2010
with the BMW M6 GT3’s predecessor, the BMW Z4 GT3, into the development of the new car.
One example is the use of a series-produced engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, which develops higher output and an increase in torque. Another striking new feature is its centrally positioned driver’s seat long wheelbase, which must deliver handling feeling
Powered by a 4.4-litre V8 M Twin Power Turbo production engine, the BMW M6 GT3 has dry sump lubrication and generates over 500 hp, with a total car weight of less than 1,300 kilograms. Other features include the transaxle drive concept, a six-speed sequential racing transmission, and powerful motorsport electronics. The chassis and aerodynamic properties were optimised in the BMW wind tunnel.
The BMW M6 GT3 has undergone an extensive programme of testing on a variety of circuits over the course of 2015. This has allowed the experienced BMW works drivers to amass many valuable kilometres at the wheel of the BMW M6 GT3 and to carry out important work on the baseline set-up of the new GT and endurance racing challenger. This new poster car for customer racing is now undergoing a final round of fine-tuning prior to its race debut in 2016.
The net price of the car is 379,000 Euros.
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