Presentation of the new BMW M4 GT4 with BMW M Motorsport design heralds sales phase.
- Thomas Plucinsky
- Alexander Schmuck
- Oleg Satanovsky
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Andrea Schwab
Spokesperson BMW M
- In the run-up to the SRO race event at the VIRginia International Raceway, BMW M Motorsport presented the new BMW M4 GT4 in its official works livery for the first time.
- Sales of the new GT4 car to start at a net price of 187,000 euros.
- Countless technical highlights make the new BMW M4 GT4 the perfect successor to the extremely successful forerunner.
Munich, Germany- June 17, 2022... With the official presentation in the run-up to the SRO race weekend at the VIRginia International Raceway (USA), BMW M Motorsport has rung in the sales phase of the new BMW M4 GT4, which is set to continue its predecessor’s run of success in the internationally established GT4 category as of the 2023 season. The car was on display with the BMW M Motorsport design for the first time on Friday, having previously successfully completed a test race in camouflage livery at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (GER). The new BMW M4 GT4 goes on sale with plenty of technical highlights and at a net price of 187,000 euros. Production is set to start in October 2022, to allow the first cars to be delivered to teams in time for the start of the 2023 season.
“We took on the challenge to develop a successor to the highly successful first-generation BMW M4 GT4”, said Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M. “Using a wide range of customer feedback, our experienced development team and the new sixth generation BMW M4 based production car has led to a faster, reliable and very emotional all new BMW M4 GT4.”
The new BMW M4 GT4 was developed to win races and titles, just like its predecessor. To this end, the latest key technologies from the production model have been combined with a range of components from its big brother, the BMW M4 GT3. The developers focussed on four key areas: performance, reliability, cost efficiency and maintainability. In addition, further developments in ergonomics and electronics have considerably improved the customer experience. These include the M Track Cockpit, which makes many vehicle settings and checks possible directly via the control elements, thereby minimising the more time-consuming connection to a laptop.
When developing the new BMW M4 GT4, BMW M Motorsport had the backing of support from strong partners. Bcomp, H&R, PUMA, RAVENOL and RECARO shared valuable expertise in their areas, and in doing so made an important contribution to the success of the project.
After the presentation in the USA, the BMW M4 GT4 is entering the final phase of testing. This will include the car taking part in the next race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series and in the 24 Hours of Portimão (POR). Production for delivery to customers is due to start in October 2022. The net price of the BMW M4 GT4 has been set at 187,000 euros. Thanks to near-production development and the pending SRO homologation, the car can be used in all GT4 race series around the world.
Technical highlights and specifications of the BMW M4 GT4.
Dimensions:
Drivetrain:
Further technical highlights:
Media Contact.
Andrea Schwab
Spokesperson BMW M
Phone: +49 (0) 151 601 60988
Email: Andrea.Schwab@bmw.de
Thomas Plucinsky
BMW Group Product Communications
Phone: +1 201 406 48 01
Email: thomas.plucinsky@bmwna.com
Bill Cobb
BMW NA Motorsport Press Officer
Phone: +1 215 431 72 23
Email: billcobbcommunications@yahoo.com
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“We took on the challenge to develop a successor to the highly successful first-generation BMW M4 GT4”, said Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M. “Using a wide range of customer feedback, our experienced development team and the new sixth generation BMW M4 based production car has led to a faster, reliable and very emotional all new BMW M4 GT4.”
The new BMW M4 GT4 was developed to win races and titles, just like its predecessor. To this end, the latest key technologies from the production model have been combined with a range of components from its big brother, the BMW M4 GT3. The developers focussed on four key areas: performance, reliability, cost efficiency and maintainability. In addition, further developments in ergonomics and electronics have considerably improved the customer experience. These include the M Track Cockpit, which makes many vehicle settings and checks possible directly via the control elements, thereby minimising the more time-consuming connection to a laptop.
When developing the new BMW M4 GT4, BMW M Motorsport had the backing of support from strong partners. Bcomp, H&R, PUMA, RAVENOL and RECARO shared valuable expertise in their areas, and in doing so made an important contribution to the success of the project.
After the presentation in the USA, the BMW M4 GT4 is entering the final phase of testing. This will include the car taking part in the next race of the Nürburgring Endurance Series and in the 24 Hours of Portimão (POR). Production for delivery to customers is due to start in October 2022. The net price of the BMW M4 GT4 has been set at 187,000 euros. Thanks to near-production development and the pending SRO homologation, the car can be used in all GT4 race series around the world.
Technical highlights and specifications of the BMW M4 GT4.
Dimensions:
Length (incl. splitter and rear wing): | 4,863 mm (191.5 inches) |
Width (incl. mirrors): | 2,093 mm (82.4 inches) |
Height: | 1,368 mm (53.9 inches) variable |
Wheelbase: | 2,857 mm (112.5 inches) |
Drivetrain:
Engine: | Six-cylinder in-line with M TwinPower turbo technology, four valves per cylinder, direct injection, Valvetronic |
Capacity: | 2,993 cc |
Output: | Up to 550 hp & 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) torque (depending on regulations) |
Engine management: | Production-ECU, power for BoP management adjustable |
Transmission: | 7-speed automatic gearbox by ZF with motorsport software, DREXLER limited slip differential with separate temperature controlled auxiliary cooling, motorsport optimised driveshafts |
Further technical highlights:
- Air conditioning, heated windscreen as standard
- M Track cockpit and laptop-less functions
- FANATEC GT4 illuminated steering wheel with various controls
- 10-step traction control
- Purpose-built RECARO safety-seat with ventilation, fixed position and BMW M4 GT4 badge
- Interior and exterior made from lightweight natural fibre by Bcomp, engine bonnet with aero designed louvres
- GT3 lightweight roof (CFK)
- Adjustable GT3 concept Motorsport rear wing (natural fibre)
- Focus on ease of maintenance
- Five-level adjustable motorsport anti-roll bar front and rear
- Purpose-built KW 2-way Motorsport shock absorbers with
- Three different H&R spring rates
- Front camber adjustable with shims
- Rear toe and camber adjustable with shims
- Double-flow brake air cooling
Media Contact.
Andrea Schwab
Spokesperson BMW M
Phone: +49 (0) 151 601 60988
Email: Andrea.Schwab@bmw.de
Thomas Plucinsky
BMW Group Product Communications
Phone: +1 201 406 48 01
Email: thomas.plucinsky@bmwna.com
Bill Cobb
BMW NA Motorsport Press Officer
Phone: +1 215 431 72 23
Email: billcobbcommunications@yahoo.com
Media Website.
www.press.bmwgroup.com/global
BMW Motorsport on the Web.
Website: www.bmw-motorsport.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bmwmotorsport
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bmwmotorsport
YouTube: www.youtube.com/bmwmotorsport
Twitter: www.twitter.com/bmwmotorsport
BMW Group In America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley, and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and assembles the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles as well as the BMW XM. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the U.S. through networks of 350 BMW passenger car and BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 144 BMW motorcycle retailers, 104 MINI passenger car dealers, and 38 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group’s sales headquarters for North America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.
www.bmwgroup.com
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/BMWGroup
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Journalist note: Information about BMW Group and its products in the USA is available to journalists on-line at www.bmwusanews.com, www.miniusanews.com and www.press.bmwna.com.