It comes with a comprehensive starter package.
The M4 GT4 uses proven production technology and innovative developments from the M6 GT3. The engine and transmission, including control electronics, were adopted from the M4 Coupé (combined consumption: 8.3 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 194 g/km).
The carbon bonnet comes from the M4 GTS (combined consumption: 8.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 199 g/km). In addition, the M4 GT4 has carbon-fibre doors, motorsport-specific front splitters and rear wings, and a racing exhaust system.
The seat, brakes and pedal box make use of solutions that are also included in the top model in customer racing, the M6 GT3. The interior is still padded up for driver comfort so that he or she can focus fully on driving.
This time, the BMW engineers went in a new direction in terms of engine control software. The M4 GT4 is the first BMW Motorsport car to be fitted with power sticks, which can be pre-programmed for different engine performance levels.
Thanks to the system, which has been approved by the SRO Motorsports Group and is well protected against manipulation, Plug-and-Play gives BMW Motorsport customers the ability to react quickly and flexibly to changes to the Balance of Performance in various races.
"We are offering our customers a sophisticated and reliable GT4 car, which incorporates all of BMW Motorsport’s expertise, coupled with the strong basis provided by the BMW M4 Coupé. The development of the BMW M4 GT4 focused on mileage, cost efficiency and ease of maintenance,” said BMW Motorsport director Jens Marquardt at the presentation event in the paddock at the Nürburgring.
In recent months, the BMW M4 GT4 has been tested by many BMW works drivers, Juniors and customer racing drivers at various racetracks, with different tyre types and in a wide range of external conditions. The purpose of this testing was to adapt all the technical applications, such as the DSC stability system and ABS, to meet the demands of motor racing in as much detail as possible. The car has already proven its reliability and performance in races on the Nordschleife and at the 24 Hours of Dubai (UAE).
The outing at this weekend’s Nürburgring 24 Hours is the next tough test in the development of the M4 GT4.
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