BMW Z4 GT3 - A Street Roadster

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.

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The retractable hardtop has been replaced by a fixed roof light, which is that BMW has decided to save all the weight possible to manufacture some parts such as fenders, hood, spoiler and the roof itself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.

BMW Z4 GT3 - A Flash Info

BMW will try to gain prominence in the various leagues with its new Z4 GT3, a spectacular sport to give much to speak from this season. The first tests have been completed with very encouraging results.

Presented in early March, the BMW Z4 GT3 has completed its first test, facing his racing debut this season. According to the BMW racing director, Mario Theissen, the BMW Z4 have given very encouraging results in its early days of testing. The engineers of the German mark have highlighted the ease they have had to adapt to the rules GT3 two-seater, the new Z4 can compete in all races where they convene this category, as well as endurance events.

This BMW Z4 GT3 is an evolution of each and every one of the concepts of model street, although its engine is completely different. The street Z4 equipped six-cylinder engine, while the GT3 find one of four liters and eight cylinders, capable of delivering 480 horsepower, and it is an evolution for the competition of the mechanics used by BMW M3 street.

The gearbox is sequential, with six speeds. The rest of the equipment of this BMW Z4 GT3 is completely oriented toward competition. Within this equipment, the ABS is optional as not all competitions are permissible, as happens with air conditioning, which is reserved for those who want Z4 GT3 to run drag racing. As for the price we are talking of 298,000 euros, slightly higher than it costs EUR 279 000 Porsche 911 GT3 R.

Starotovali sale BMW Z4 GT3

German company BMW began selling racing supercars Z4 GT3, built on the basis of road coupe Z4.

The company started selling a new BMW supercar racing Z4 GT3-based model Z4. According to a press release, the Bavarian automaker, the main difference between the road and track car is in the engine: the GT3 installed 4.0-liter engine with eight-over 480 hp, paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox. To keep this power under control helps a full range of security systems, and physically protects the pilot reinforced cage made of steel pipe, rigidly welded to the body.

A racing car is made of carbon fiber aerodynamic body kit, use of ultralight materials helped to reduce vehicle weight to 1200 kg. BMW Z4 GT3 is designed for presentations in the Touring Car Championship Class GT3.