Andy_Bangle Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 A bit over a year ago, reports surfaced that BMW was planning a successor to the E90-generation M3 CSL, a highly coveted, track-focused version of its legendary sports coupé. Within a month, BMW had announced that it was canceling the program. And then these photos show up. This M3 test mule was seen lapping the Nürburgring with a host of modifications and little in the way of camouflage. Knowing full well that the Nordschleife is swarming with more papparazi than Lindsay Lohan's front lawn, the Bavarians had to know we'd start asking questions. The car in question appears to be sporting a big front splitter, giant rear wing, a wider track housing bigger wheels and semi-slick tires. Underneath, reports suggest the 4.0-liter V8 benefits from new valves and a carbon-fibre airbox to deliver some 470 horsepower. Call it an M3 CSL or a roadgoing M3 GT4, but with Audi's upcoming RS5 just around the corner, the smart money's on BMW putting up a fight of some kind. Spy Shots: BMW M3 GT4 Heading For Production Run? | NextAutos.com and Winding Road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Woppum Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I need news quick or ill be sticking with the RS order. They need to make this much harder than the current one to keep me in the camp. No rears, roll cage, under 1400kgs - im asking the impossible. A shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 and csl vs RS5:roflmao: this news has to be bogus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Although BMW's M division may have arguably veered off course with the recent introduction of the X5M and X6M, well-to-do M-ophiles may have something to look forward to in the form of a M3 GT4 available to consumers. Campaigned at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring this past May, the GT4 variant of BMW's V8-powered M3 is fitted with all the race-ready kit you'd expect in something developed to tackle the Green Hell, including an Ohlins suspension setup, aerodynamic enhancements, a full roll cage, airjack system, race buckets and a modified engine and transmission. "It would be specifically for motorsport drivers," BMW's M division head, Dr. Kay Segler told Autoblog. Translation: Don't expect to see this car on the street – it's a trackday toy or competition-only machine. Although the trigger hasn't been pulled, Segler said it's being actively considered. Expect the GT4 to be available to gentlemen racers sometime in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSmith Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Holy pooop! its beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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