BMW has just taken the veil of the new M4 GT3 before it makes its racing debut at round four of the Nurburgring Endurance Series on June 26. The German car manufacturer has been working on the M4 GT3 since early 2020 and the car has completed more than 14,000 test kilometers on various race tracks including Monteblanco and Almeria in Spain, and on the Nurburgring-Nordschleife in Germany. After its launch and race debut in June, the M4 GT3 will undergo more tests and race outings before customer deliveries begin ahead of the 2022 racing season.
BMW says significant improvements have been made to the car in three key areas when compared to the outgoing M6 GT3: drivability, cost efficiency, and operation. Its handling and cockpit equipment are said to be more comfortable for amateur drivers while the car is also easier on its tires. It also has far lower lifecycle costs and longer maintenance intervals for the engine and transmission. Operating the car is also easier as many settings can be configured through the steering wheel.
Powering the BMW M4 GT3 is a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged straight-six that pumps out upwards of 590 hp. This engine is coupled to an Xtrac six-speed transmission driving the rear wheels. By comparison, the M6 GT3 rocked a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 580 hp and had a six-speed transmission sourced from Ricardo.
Race teams will be able to purchase the M4 GT3 from € 415,000 (US$ 506,000), or € 4,000 (US$ 3,881) less than the M6 GT3.
