After completing a first test drives finally, the official BMW Z4 GT3 launched and got the BMW Motorsport popularity among customers. The first cars have been delivered to private BMW teams, who will prepare them for use in various national and international championships. This sports car is drivers and teams the opportunity to compete in championships in accordance with the GT3 regulations – such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, the International GT Open or the ADAC GT Masters – as well as at 24-hour endurance races.
Very impressive BMW Z4 GT3 models with its elongated bonnet, flared wheel arches, long wheel base and narrow projections, the car boasts an unmistakable appearance. The two-seater provided BMW Motorsport engineers with a good basis for developing a close-to-production GT3 racing car. Front and rear wings, bonnet, roof, fender and many other components are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP). Using this lightweight, torsion-resistant material contributed significantly to reducing the weight of the BMW Z4 GT3 to 1,200 kilograms.
The front axle of the BMW Z4 GT3 is a completely new design, based on a series concept. The steel body of the car comes from the BMW Plant in Regensburg. A safety cell made of extremely rigid, precision steel tubing is then welded into the body. The engine block of the V8 engine is produced in the BMW foundry in Landshut.
The BMW Z4 GT3 is driven by a six-cylinder engine, the GT3 car is powered by a 4.0-litre eight-cylinder engine. The fitting of the V8 engine had a considerable influence on the development of this car. In addition, the BMW Z4 GT3 also offers driver assistance systems such as racing ABS and traction control, which have been adopted from other cars in the customer racing range, and then further developed and modified for use in the GT3 car. Not only run fast, this car also offers fuel efficient.
