Very beast. This is the machine that BMW Motorsport has just introduced for those customers of BMW privateer teams and participants in national and international championships regulated by the FIA GT3 category. As my colleague Ivan a month ago, when we got the first images of this BMW Z4 GT3 is a shame that this price can not be exaggerated out of the circuits.
BMW Z4 The GT3 is a sports competition based on the BMW Z4, a street roadster with which it has little to do. And is that beyond its forms and its long front, which has increased more to make room for the 4.0-liter V8 in him, the similarities between the model of competition and its counterpart street are little more than cosmetic.
BMW Z4 The GT3 is a sports competition based on the BMW Z4, a street roadster with which it has little to do. And is that beyond its forms and its long front, which has increased more to make room for the 4.0-liter V8 in him, the similarities between the model of competition and its counterpart street are little more than cosmetic.
The most characteristic detail of the BMW Z4 GT3 is a huge spoiler that hangs behind on some special clamps attached to the rear bumper. It also draws attention to the speaker, oversized wheel arches and shaped to leave a small way of cooling of the brakes.
The retractable hardtop has been replaced by a fixed roof light, which is that BMW has decided to save all the weight possible to manufacture some parts such as fenders, hood, spoiler and the roof itself a plastic composite reinforced with carbon fiber ensures maximum rigidity while keeping weight as possible "in line" at about 1200 kg excasos.
All in all this, what is interesting about this machine is under the hood. Right there lies a 4.0-liter V8 engine similar to that used Porel BMW M3 GT2, a "heart" that beats hit for developing 480 hp (Hold tight to the seat and take account of the weight / power ratio). All that herd is transmitted to the wheels through a shift six-speed sequential sports.
In its development the most important task for engineers was to put the V8. In fact, as curiosity, first investigated from a "simple" computer software on the position it for optimal performance in track seeking (always in line with the regulations of the FIA GT3) and then designed to suit the rest of elements of mechanics, chassis and body.
To keep pace with its competitors on the track, incorporate some electronic assistance systems such as ABS and traction control. For granted and as shown in the photographs, will be central nut wheels for easy wheel changes in the pits.
The chassis has been designed with a front axle so far BMW had "saved" in a prototype (not know if it has come to light), it is built in Dingolfing plant. For its part, the steel body comes from the factory in Regensburg where he also joins the roll cage with tubular anti-roll bars. Finally the engine passes by Landshut facility. Finally, a good test for the diversification and the distribution of tasks between the BMW factory in Germany.
For those who compete and are interested in one of these, the BMW Z4 GT3 has already begun to surrender their first-time buyers from € 298,000. A reasonable cost for the highest-level competition.
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