awesome video !

that one segment through the chicane tightens the jewels...

http://www.mpactmotorsports.com/albu...urburgring.wmv

 

Thanks RufMD,

Love the video.
Can't wait to get on the track again.
Ciao

 

That was awesome, thanks! And we think we all know what speed is.

 

Wow...what are the specs on that car?

 

this is what it looks like..

 

Specifications
Year 2001 Origin Munich, Germany
Make BMW Base Price $470 000 USD
Model E46 M3 GTR Production Not Available
Engine & Transmission Body / Chassis
Position Front Longitudinal Drive Wheels
Configuration V8 Curb Weight 1120 kg / 2469 lbs
Valvetrain DOHC 4 Valves per Cyl Length 4613 mm / 181.6 in
Displacement 3997 cc / 243.9 cu in Width Not Available
Power 331.1 kw / 444 bhp @ 7500 rpm Height Not Available
Torque 480 nm / 354.0 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm Wheelbase 2731 mm / 107.5 in
Bore 94 mm / 3.7 in Front Track 1608 mm / 63.3 in
Stroke 72 mm / 2.83 in Rear Track 1603 mm / 63.1 in
Redline 8500 Steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
HP / Liter 111.08 bhp per litre Body / Frame Unit Steel
HP / Curb Weight 396.43 bhp per tonne Front Brakes Brembro Vented Discs w/6-Pot Calipers
Gear Type Hewland 6-Speed Manual Front Brake Size 381 mm / 15.0 in
1st Gear Ratio 2.50:1 Rear Brakes Brembro Vented Discs w/4-Pot Calipers
2nd Gear Ratio 2.07:1 Rear Brake Size 312 mm / 12.3 in
3rd Gear Ratio 1.69:1 Front Wheels F 45.7 x 27.9 cm / 18.0 x 11.0 in
4th Gear Ratio 1.38:1 Rear Wheels R 45.7 x 27.9 cm / 18.0 x 11.0 in
5th Gear Ratio 1.18:1 Front Tires 290/650-18
6th Gear Ratio 1.04:1 Rear Tires 290/680-18
7th Gear Ratio Not Available Front Suspension MacPherson Struts w/Coil Spings, Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar
Final Drive Ratio 3.87:1 Rear Suspension Central Link w/Coil Spings, Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar

 

that thing is badass, awesome driving too. I would take that over a CGT or Enzo anyday.

 

 

470000USD
WORTH IT

 

anybody have any idea of how much slower a CGT or enzo would be on a track than that beast? this car would certainly handle better, w/ slicks and track-prepped suspension and aerodynamics, but the enzo and cgt, on some hoosiers.........

 

The M3 GTR is a purpose built race car. Comparing it to an Enzo or Carrera GT is silly... There is no comparison.. The M3 GTR is built without compromise........ Its sole purpose is to go fast.
The others are super exotics....

We have used the same chassis BMW Motorsport M3 as the basis for our Speed World Challenge Touring Cars.. While the M3 GTR new was about 450k they could be had for less. If you were one of the few lucky teams that BMW Motorsport recognized.
Engine program was through BMW Motorsport you were not allowed to dissasemble the engine for rebuilds although they needed to be freshened every 30-40 hours depending on if you were running a sprint or endurance format.By contract you had to send the engine to BMW for freshening.

Just as a comparison our World Challenge Touring Cars cost about 175k each to build.

 

Here is what the GTR looked like when it was delivered.
This is a Rolex Spec Car.

 

I love the whine of the straight cut gears, It makes every gear sound like reverse. MY r32 skyline gtr Drag car has the HKS tranny like that. You only need to use the clutch in 1st gear to launch and after that you just bang it into gear. Of course it needs to be rebuilt every 1500 miles.
-Daniel

 

V8 muscle for next BMW M3

29/04/2004 09:46
The first V-engined BMW M3 is on its way! The next M3 will get a potent V8 engine and sources say it will be launched towards the end of 2005.








According to Auto Express the 4-litre V8 M3 will have a power output of about 300kW. It will accelerate from 0-100km/h in less than five seconds and top speed will be limited to 250km/h.

Auto Express says the M3, which will be a four-door sedan, will be easy to distinguish from the normal 3 Series. It will have killer looks with a larger front bumper featuring a will width airdam. The car will also get 20-inch wheels.

The performance coupe and cabriolet versions, which will be badged the M4 according to BMW's new naming policy, will also get the same V8 engine. The M4 will go on sale later in 2006.

BMW's new name strategy uses even numbers for two-door, coupé and cabriolet models and the uneven numbers are reserved for four-door sedan, five-door hatch and touring models.

Insiders say that there will be lightweight CSL version of the M3/M4 as well. To reduce weight it will feature aluminum panels, carbon fibre trim and all heavy components like air-conditioning will be removed.

 

Unreal and hans is like Walter you can out them behind the wheel of an AMC Pacer and they can drive and make it look unreal....I love that car and the video you just got me pummped for Monday morning drive to work and maybe order for the ne "M3" thanks RufMD!