Created by the youngest and first Chinese artist to
ever design a BMW Art Car, this BMW M6 GT3 is scheduled to race at the FIA GT World
Cup in Macau, this November. The woman behind this design is Chinese artist Cao
Fei, whose work is a reflection on the speed of change in China, but also on
tradition and the future.
The BMW M6 GT3 race car features its original carbon
black, although Cao Fei's holistic use of a non-reflective black also
incorporates the car into the possibilities of the digital world, according to
BMW.
Olaf Kastner, president and CEO of BMW Group in
China added that his company is proud to present the first BMW art car designed
by a Chinese artist, and that Cao Fei, who is by far the youngest to ever work
on such a project for them, "is a solid example of BMW Group’s commitment
to promote the new emerging generation of Chinese artists. We are not only
active in shaping the future of mobility, but also in developing strong social
connections with China through cultural engagement initiatives, dating back as
early as 11 years ago."
In terms of specs, the BMW M6 GT3 is powered by a
4.4-liter twin turbo V8, putting down up to 585 HP (depending on
classification). It measures 4,944 mm in length, 2,046 mm in width and has a wheelbase of 2,901 mm.
Its total weight is 1,300 kg, without
the driver and depending on regulations. As for its top speed, it's 280 km/h.
