BMW Motorsport has announced the the BMW Z4 GT3, which joins its lineup of racing vehicles.
The BMW Z4 GT3 will be powered by a more powerful version of the M3's 4.0L V8 mated to a sequential six-speed transmission. It's expected to put out approximately 480 horsepower. The BMW Z4 GT3 also features wheels with locking and safety clips, as well as racing ABS and optional air conditioning.
The BMW Z4 GT3 in its racing version is available from the second quarter of 2010 at an estimated price of 298,000 Euro.
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As part of its customer racing programme, BMW Motorsport is offering private teams another attractive car from 2010: the BMW Z4 GT3. This sports car is an impressive addition to the BMW product range and offers drivers and teams the opportunity to compete in international and national championships in accordance with GT3 regulations - such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, International GT Open and the ADAC GT Masters - as well as in 24-hour endurance races.
The BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a four-litre, eight-cylinder engine producing approximately 480 bhp. When it comes to electronics, the private teams can look forward to innovative BMW solutions, which have proven themselves in the BMW M3 GT2: the engine is controlled by the modern ECU 408, while the Power400 control unit is responsible for operating all actuators. The transmission takes place via a sequential, six-speed gearbox. The scope of delivery also includes rims with locking and safety clips, as well as racing ABS and optional air conditioning.
The BMW Z4 GT3 in its racing version is available from the second quarter of 2010 at an estimated price of 298,000 Euro (plus VAT). If interested, please send an email to Z4GT3@bmw-motorsport.com or send a fax to +49 89 382 208 55.
Comments (9)
How much?!?
Posted by Blue Z34 | December 21, 2009 1:54 PM
Posted on December 21, 2009 13:54
Wow, 300 euro plus vat, that's an awefully expensive car considering it's not a special model, just a special trim. Originally I was very interested in this headline, more bower and better brakes for a 10-15k premium and it'd definately be on my list of cars to take for a spin...but forget about it for this price.
Posted by thetruth | December 21, 2009 3:22 PM
Posted on December 21, 2009 15:22
for €300K it is a ridiculously overpriced.
Posted by DuDe | December 21, 2009 4:31 PM
Posted on December 21, 2009 16:31
At first I didn't realize this was a special 'racing' version. I can accept that it is horribly expensive, but if I bought one, what will I get for my money? I wonder what else has been done to this car to justify the price, if it can be justified!
At almost a half a million US$, it better be damned special, and freakishly fast!
Posted by VinceL | December 21, 2009 7:35 PM
Posted on December 21, 2009 19:35
And it can't out run or out track a ZR1 and isn't even sexy...
Posted by RX-7 Guy | December 22, 2009 8:50 AM
Posted on December 22, 2009 08:50
Can you idiots read?
This is a spec RACE car, despite the wrong pictures of a street Z4 by the blog poster.
@ RX-7 Guy, any spec racer (lightweight) with 400hp+ and a sequential, straight cut gearbox will rape a ZR1 on a track and probably in a straight line.
Posted by Noya | December 22, 2009 1:54 PM
Posted on December 22, 2009 13:54
Um, Noya, you are aware that the C6.R GT2 is based off of the ZR1. Same body with slightly wider fenders, a wing, steel brakes, and a smaller, less powerful engine. Granted, the ZR1 weighs 3,340 lbs vs 2,745 of the C6.R GT2, but less power and weaker brakes basically make it equal. ZR1 power to weight is 5.24 and C6.R GT2 is 5.84. So, with that in mind, I don't think the Z4 GT3 will "rape a ZR1 on a track and probably in a straight line." Especially since the Z4 weighs more to start, 3,494 lbs for the 35i. Doing the quarter mile in the low 11s at around 130 mph is fast.
And to give you more of an idea, the BMW M3 GT2 (same engine as this with slightly more hp) ran the Ring in 8.19.607, ZR1 is almost a full minute faster.
Posted by Avatar | December 22, 2009 3:12 PM
Posted on December 22, 2009 15:12
rape as in....what Noya and his friends do to sheep on Friday night because they can't find dates at the local taco bell?
I love people get so excited when cars perform so close to one another that driving skill may have more to do with lap times than actual mechanical performance.
Posted by thetruth | December 22, 2009 6:39 PM
Posted on December 22, 2009 18:39
I think the correct consensus is that it is superbly overpriced and will go down as a true blunder.
Posted by Timeless | December 24, 2009 8:23 PM
Posted on December 24, 2009 20:23