Official: BMW M3 GTS

Discussion in '3 Series' started by bmwblog, Nov 4, 2009.

  1. bmwblog New Member

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  2. Beemer B773ER Premium Member

    Has the limited production run simply got to do with the level of demand out there and how it influences the R.O.I of this project ?

    Eventhough there have been a number of cancelled projects, it's good to see that BMW are at least producing such a vehicle to show that they haven't forgotten about raw performance/track cars. Everyone knows that BMW is capable of it, but their belief that BMW would actually be willing to producing such a car was waning.

    Was this more a case of "well, we've learnt a few nifty things from the M5 V10 engine upgrading we did, so let's apply that to the M3's V8 and offer a special limited-production model" ... or ... was it that a bunch of folks with deep pockets were asking/hinting for BMW to create a special M3 since BMW had created 2 such models with the E46 M3 (GTR and CSL) ??

    Or something else.. ?
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  3. Just_me Well-Known Member

    Danke, going to read it now. Hopefully I come back with a smile on my face.
  4. shonguiz Well-Known Member

    So it's only a concept ?
  5. Beemer B773ER Premium Member

    I'm sure they'll also have a limited-run of diecast models available for all the enthusiasts/whingers who didn't get the chocolate bar with the Golden Ticket invitation to purchase the actual car.

    :t-hihi:
  6. Just_me Well-Known Member

    Is it`?

    The price of the BMW M3 GTS with the features shown is expected to be EUR 115,000.- for delivery in Germany, including 19% VAT.
    The first vehicles are due to be supplied in May 2010. For technical reasons relating to registration, the first vehicles to be produced will be those for individual registration in Germany. According to current planning, registrations in other countries will be possible from summer 2010.
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  7. Beemer B773ER Premium Member

    Woo-wee, I was right, M3 GTS it is. :D
  8. shonguiz Well-Known Member

    From where is that ?
    This is from BMWblog
  9. AdvEvo New Member

    What a car this is
    It will be a big hit on the back account :) lol

    Man this is a thru motorsports car. The cage the seats the steeringwheel the wheels brakes suspension. Holy mothor of G.. a dream car comes thru at last.
  10. Just_me Well-Known Member

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  11. klier Ad free

    Huh? Says who??????
  12. Centurion Contributing Member

    Very classy execution, but a car like this would be best based on the 1-Series which has more favourable dimensions and weight.
  13. klier Ad free

    1490 kg is very light bro ^^^^

    :icondrool:icondrool:icondrool:icondroolOMFG, what a monster..

    BMW STRIKES BACK!!!!!
    Someone post the pics and the movie. I love the color and interior!! Holy crap...bye bye GT3!

    Eni, your negativity is complely out of place, and the car can be bought by Adv if he wants to. Check the official website
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  14. Just_me Well-Known Member

    BMW M3 GTS. Pure M genes. (+Interview with Dr. Kay Segler. https://www.m-power.com/_open/b/editorial.jsp?id=2021&lang=en)
    5. Nov. 09

    Even when you see it from a distance, you are instantly electrified. As a BMW M enthusiast, every step you take towards the orange painted concept vehicle of the BMW M3 GTS with its numerous matt black applications raises your adrenaline level a little more.

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    Exclusive 19-inch wheels with ample 255/35 tyres at the front and 285/30 at the rear catch your eye.

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    All this is certainly nice looking and sensible, but what you glimpse through the spokes of the aluminium wheel rims is even more exciting: a generously sized fixed caliper brake system with six pistons at the front and four at the rear.

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    The wheels almost fill out the wheel arches, but if you look closely you discover the next highlight. Yellow springs with a small M logo provide the crucial clue: a threaded suspension, adjustable in compression and rebound. “The rear axle support is bolted in place,” adds the responsible engineer.

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    The expert will also spot the adjustable front splitter and rear wing. One thing is clear: this car is serious stuff. Not only can a high level of downforce be generated but it also precisely adjustable at front and rear. Fast bends can look forward to welcoming the BMW M3 GTS - but they won’t get to see it for long.

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    “The serial production BMW M3 is already weight-optimised with a whole range of measures reserved for the BMW M3 CSL in the last model - the striking carbon lightweight roof, for example.”

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    So the engineers had to get back to work again to come up with more. Light body-contoured seats are a must.

    A cluster of lightweight construction measures such as optimisation of the insulation, the use of lightweight parts in the interior, the use of Macrolon for the car's windows in the back, the lack of air conditioning, navigation and radio and the entire rear seat also gets the scales the down.

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    And the new titanium rear silencer not only looks great and contributes to the thrilling sound of the BMW M3 GTS, it is also much lighter than its serial production counterpart.

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    Indispensable for safety reasons: the lightweight construction body has been prepared for installation of the 6-point seatbelt included for use on the race track. There are also mounts for the roll-over protective structure bolted on from the B column. A fire extinguisher and a battery master switch/emergency shut-off preparation do not make the car lighter either - but safer.

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    So the BMW M3 GTS concept vehicle puts the scales up to around 1490 kilograms - causing the engineer to give an appreciative nod.

    And the drivetrain? The heart of the BMW M3 GTS?

    The car is fitted with a 7-speed M dual clutch transmission with adapted shift characteristics. But an absolute highlight is to be found under the bonnet. Exclusively for the BMW M3 GTS, the engine builders of BMW M - recent winners of the Engine of the Year Award once again - have developed a power unit based on the M high-performance engine of the current BMW M3: with a capacity of 4.4 litres and an output of some 450 bhp, it will catapult the light BMW M3 GTS into a whole new sphere.

    After all, the aim is to clearly beat the lap time of the legendary M3 CSL on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. And test runs certainly give grounds for optimism.
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  15. Centurion Contributing Member

    Lol the fanboy inside you just awoke, easy on the enthusiasm;) Will let this one slide though as I know how long you Munich africandos have been waiting for a car like this. So let's all celebrate this moment:)
  16. shonguiz Well-Known Member

    They are finally mounting those rims. :D
  17. klier Ad free

    lol Luw :D

    How much hp is 450 bhp?
  18. EnI Contributing Member

    Thanks God it's finally over!!!

    :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

    I had much difficulty to keep this baby in secret for such a long time. In some post a while ago I gave you a hint a street-legal M3 GT4 is a go. And than I was warned several times very harshly to shut my mouth, or else ... :eusa_thin


    The car is a real killer. Production will be VERY limited. Customer list is basically already full. But you can DREAM. (y):D
  19. AdvEvo New Member

    Yes eni

    pfff i can talk too i knew it since the E30 DTM was driving and winning. But there it is at last.
  20. EnI Contributing Member


    Although I wish you all the best in the race to get one. :t-cheers:

    Don't give up. If not else you can get a second-hand one.

    But if I were you I would call M GmbH very early tomorrow. :D If you really have an intention to buy a car.

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