Mystery BMW M3 Caught Testing on Nurburgring

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[Bashar M.]

Aha from the looks of it and the video this car is more composed while lapping the ring compared to regular E92 M3....

[Bruno]

i think the owner has released these footage and vids just to complicate things and make a story out of it.

btw any e92 M3 exhaust expert could point out th brand of the aftermarket exhaust

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New information regarding BMW M3 GT4 “Street version”

It seems like cat is out of the bag. For the past few weeks we’ve been hearing rumors around a possible “street version” of the BMW M3 GT4. The first prototype was spotted at Nurburgring last month and shortly after, the speculations began.

We’ve been sitting on some information for weeks now since we promised our sources that we won’t reveal anything until its official launch, but several online forums are reporting new information today. As we heard as well, the “CSL-like” M3 will NOT carry the CSL name, but rather use GT4 or simply GT naming convention. The car will be revealed sometimes this month.

In the mean time, here are some new information, courtesy of M3post:

Name

* It won’t be called M3 CSL.
* Instead, BMW will either call it “M3 GT4 Street” or “M3 GT”.

Engine | Drivetrain

* Naturally aspirated engine with an increased displacement of 4,400 cc (based on the S65).
* At least 450 hp, likely more. (445 HP)
* No information regarding KERS (KERS will likely debut in the F10 M5)
* 7 speed DCT only, no manual transmission.
* ‘State of the art’ exhaust system, but not Akrapovic.- (ARVIN MERITOR /w/200-cell race cats and 2 resonators)

Chassis | Brakes | Aerodynamics:

* Brembo brakes (6 pistons front – 4 pistons rear) with steel brake discs. (365mm front, 345mm rear SLOTTED DISCS) Ceramic composite brakes optionally available.
* Weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs) compared to E92 M3, maybe even more. (due to the removal of the rear seat and the switch to lighter RECARO front race seats)
* Available as a 2 seater. However, rear seats are optionally available.
* Rollbars standard (there’s a delete option).
* Adjustable front splitter. (made of ABS plastic)
* Adjustable mechanical suspension, no EDC. (SACHS)
* 25 mm lower compared to E92 M3
* Same width as the E92 M3.
* Fantastic new wheels. (BBS lightweight cast flow formed MESH)
* New ’state of the art’ seats. (RECARO)

General information

* Nurburgring laptime: 7:40 min
* Not available through BMW dealer network, but directly from BMW Motorsport.
* Street legal (of course).
* Exclusively painted in Inka Orange (a hommage to early BMW race and sports cars). Availability of other colors at a later date.
* The car was tested secretly in France and on a private race track (likely Miramas).
* It will compete with the 911 GT3.
* Limited Production (some report 25 units per year).
* Price: Unknown, but less than the price for an 911 GT3. ($110,000 EUROS)

(NOT AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.A.)

Source: bmwblog

[Haissam]

i don't know how such detailed information is leaked :dunno:

if this is true then the car is not bad at all :)

[ahmad.alkhalil]

Me likey a LOT!!! let's all cross our fingers and see if these "rumors" are true :)

put this into ricers thread as well

wtf spoiler???? :)

just kidding...i know it is for measurement things...

seriously, rather than CSL there should be something like M3 Club Sport

with the roll cage, stiffners etc etc

[ahmad.alkhalil]

Here is another video of the supposed M3 GT

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[jeanloup]

the sound is really nice.

[jeanloup]

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ohhh my god

helllllllllllllllllllllll yesssssssssssssssss

[eoudeh]

waaaw...im realy speechless............