M3/M4 [Official] BMW M4 GTS

[nikola1984]

7:33

7:28

 

[nikola1984]

Jörg Weidinger managed an outstanding time of approximately 7min 28s on the legendary Nürburgring North Loop in a BMW M4 GTS. We spoke to him.

Jörg, you work in the vehicle dynamics department at BMW M GmbH. What is your job exactly?

Joerg Weidinger: The team I work with integrates the components that are relevant to the vehicle's dynamics, with the aim of achieving optimum overall coordination that BMW M automobiles are known for; this results in the typical M driving sensation.

But it is not just at work that you are at the wheel of fast cars.

I worked for ten years as an instructor at BMW Driving Experience. And for more than twenty years I have been developing my passion for motor sports, in hill climb racing, circuit racing, slalom and rallies – and always with BMW models. My championship titles (two each in the European Hill Climb Championship and the German Hill Climb Championship) were my greatest successes, alongside a few good 24h races.

You managed an impressive time of 7min 28s in the new BMW M4 GTS on the North Loop. What is it that makes this car so fast?

The BMW M4 GTS is indeed a thrilling overall package. This is not just because of its formidable engine but the three-way coilover suspension also plays an important role. The kinematics, tyres, aerodynamics, and the design of the 'driver's workplace' – all of these components are coordinated to work together perfectly.

We are talking about 7min 28s. What was your exact time?

We timed it to a degree of hundredths of a second. But we would like to give our fans a chance to guess what the precise time was.

OK, so as a prize we will award the winner with a drive with you in the BMW M4 GTS on the North Loop of the Nürburgring.

 

[Rolf]

7:28 is really impressive

 

[tristatez28lt1]

#### I wanted to guess 7:29 after seeing his fist pump. But then thought it's too quick. Wow, great job BMW. That's a mighty time.

 

[chonkoa]

7:28 is really impressive

That should be top 30-40 on ring times.
That has to be one of the fastest lap times by a BMW.

 

[nikola1984]

That should be top 30-40 on ring times.
That has to be one of the fastest lap times by a BMW.

http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/nordschleife
27 Nissan GT-R (R35) Toshio Suzuki 7:26.70 480 / 1740
28 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 ( 997) 7:27.00 500 / 1360
29 McLaren MP4-12C Horst von Saurma 7:28.00 600 / 1434
30 BMW M4 GTS 7:28.00 500 / -
31 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991) Christian Gebhardt 7:28.00 500 / 1420
32 Porsche Carrera GT Marc Basseng 7:28.71 612 / 1380
33 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT 7:30.00 591 / 1620

 

[Zafiro]

BMW has never shown a lap around N-ring before. Why the sudden change? Insecurity?
I hate this N-ring hysteria.

 

[savage-It]

BMW has never shown a lap around N-ring before. Why the sudden change? Insecurity?
I hate this N-ring hysteria.

I think they just want to show that they are not ALFA about Ring times...(and this probably and finally will push Alfa to show something who knows?)

 

[klier]

That has to be one of the fastest lap times by a BMW.

THE fastest. With some margin.

BMW has never shown a lap around N-ring before.

Yes they did. Didn't they?
Either way, 7:28 is amazing. As fast as the latest GT3 RS.

 

[Rolf]

Considering the power output its really fast the time, faster than other much more powerful cars, Ferrari 458 Italia is another car with same time and its got 570PS.

The 911 GT3 RS new version has done 7:20 and GT3 in 7:25.

these are also from fastestlaps.com

14 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991) 7:20.00 500 / 1420
15 Corvette Z06 Z07 Package Jim Mero 7:22.68 512 / 1394
16 Gumpert Apollo Sport 7:24.00 700 / 1200
17 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997) Horst von Saurma 7:24.00 620 / 1370
18 Maserati MC12 Marc Basseng 7:24.29 632 / 1335
19 Pagani Zonda F Clubsport Marc Basseng 7:24.65 650 / 1230
20 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Horst von Saurma 7:25.00 700 / 1575
21 KTM X-Bow R Christopher Haase 7:25.00 304 / 855
22 Porsche 911 GT3 (991) Timo Kluck 7:25.00 476 / 1425
23 Ferrari Enzo Marc Basseng 7:25.21 660 / 1365
24 SLS AMG Black Series Markus Hofbauer 7:25.67 631 / 1550
25 KTM X-BOW RR 7:25.72 365 / 810
26 Porsche 911 Turbo S (991) 7:26.00 560 / 1605
27 Nissan GT-R (R35) Toshio Suzuki 7:26.70 480 / 1740
28 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 ( 997) 7:27.00 500 / 1360
29 McLaren MP4-12C Horst von Saurma 7:28.00 600 / 1434
30 BMW M4 GTS 7:28.00 500 / -
31 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991) Christian Gebhardt 7:28.00 500 / 1420
32 Porsche Carrera GT Marc Basseng 7:28.71 612 / 1380
33 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT 7:30.00 591 / 1620
34 Porsche 911 GT2 (997) Walter Rohrl 7:31.00 530 / 1440
35 Porsche 911 Turbo S Walter Rohrl 7:32.00 530 / 1585
36 Audi R8 Plus (Mk II) 7:32.00 610 / 1454
37 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R 7:32.19 - / -
38 Porsche 911 GT3 (991) 7:32.20 476 / 1425
39 Pagani Zonda F 7:33.00 602 / 1371
40 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 7:33.00 450 / 1400
41 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Horst von Saurma 7:33.00 740 / 1725
42 Koenigsegg CCX Marc Basseng 7:33.55 806 / 1456
43 Koenigsegg CCR 7:34.00 806 / 1418
44 Audi R8 GT Horst von Saurma 7:34.00 560 / 1520
45 Porsche 911 Turbo S (991) Horst von Saurma 7:34.00 560 / 1605
46 Nissan GT-R Spec-V (R35) 7:34.46 492 / 1680
47 RUF RT12 7:35.00 650 / 1573
48 McLaren 650 S Spider 7:35.00 650 / 1468
49 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS 7:35.00 510 / 1570

 

[klier]

Ok so I stand corrected, it's as fast as a GT3 RS, but there've been tests already where the GT3 RS is 8 secs faster....This is going to be an epic battle either way, maybe some pro driver car get a better time out of the GTS too...

I hate this N-ring hysteria.

Why? You dislike the Football WorldCup and Olympics too?

 

[Zafiro]

Why? You dislike the Football WorldCup and Olympics too?

in fact I do

 

[klier]

Well it all drops into place, then

 

[SCOTT27]

Get out of my way...

 

[klier]

Is that spoiler lip already completely scratched to the point where they added some tape to the left? Or am I seeing a bad pic or something?

 

[SCOTT27]

Is that spoiler lip already completely scratched to the point where they added some tape to the left? Or am I seeing a bad pic or something?

This car is actually Alpine White as you can see on the wings and mirrors so it is a development car that has been removed of excess camouflage.
The scratches are indication of prototype materials so like the Christmas Turkey this car will eventually be visiting the slaughterhaus.

 

[nikola1984]

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Bravo BMW.

 

[Deleted member 25]

Mighty lap.

 

[Cashmere]

Somehow, I feel that this car misses the mark. It wont be remembered as the best sports car BMW has ever made. The majority of them will end up in the garages of car collectors (too rare to drive regularly or track - too valuable not to keep locked up in storage).

So what is the primary purpose of this car? I'd say profit.

 

[Rolf]

It is awesome around the ring. Some of my observations about the cars behaviour. Excellent turn in and steering response around most bends with virtually no body roll. The chassis looks so neutral, no observations of understeer or any snap oversteer, excellent grip on all fours. Engine pulls like a train lower down, acceleration and traction look really good out of corners, with really nice engine sound. The car looks like it is made for the ring, so natural and unstressed around most corners.The brakes slow the car down immensely from over 200km/h to 80 to 100 km/h in quick time for most corners.