BMW has officially unveiled the new M4 GT4. Shown during a special event at the
Nürburgring, the M4 GT4 features a number of improvements which seek to
increase mileage, cost efficiency, and ease of maintenance.
The car's engine and transmission are borrowed from
the M4 Coupe but the M4 GT4 is the first model from BMW Motorsport to be
equipped with power sticks. BMW says they "can be pre-programmed for
different engine performance levels" so customers can quickly react to
"changes to the Balance of Performance in various races."
The M4 GT4 has a roof,
hood, and doors constructed out of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. The model
also has motorsport-specific front splitters, an adjustable rear wing, and a
lightweight racing exhaust system. Given its racing intentions, the model has
been equipped with an upgraded suspension which uses adjustable springs,
motorsport-specific stabilizer bars, and special Öhlins shock absorbers.
When things get hairy, drivers will be glad to know
the M4 GT4 comes equipped with a high-performance braking system which has
discs that 390 mm front and 350 mm rear. They are
grabbed by AP Racing calipers with 6-pistions up front and 4-pistions in the
rear.
In terms of performance, the 3.0-liter M TwinPower
Turbo six-cylinder engine produces more than 431 PS. It is connected
to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which features special motorsport
software. The BMW M4 GT4 is currently available to order and
pricing starts at € 169,000 (plus VAT).
