Why was the M3 GTR banned?
Why was the M3 GTR banned?
2001 BMW M3 GTR BMW’s then went too far by dropping a 500-hp V8 to build a small handful of road cars to satisfy homologation requirements, in order to demolish their competition outright. Then the ALMS changed the homologation requirement to 100 road cars in 2002 forcing BMW to pull the plug on the mighty GTR.
How much is a 2010 BMW M3?
The 2010 M3s start at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $57,500 for the sedan, $60,500 for the coupe and $69,000 for the convertible.
How fast is BMW M3 GTR?
BMW M3 GTR
| Top Speed – Horsepower | 0/100 – PS | Torque |
|---|---|---|
| 322 km/h (245 km/h Le Mans 2001) | 0/100 – 3.2 Second (3.4 2001) | 480 Nm (Le Mans 2001) |
| 493 HP (444 HP Le Mans 2001) | 500 PS | 354 ft.lb (Le Mans 2001) |
Why did the R32 get banned?
The technology was banned in 1993. Thanks to its turbocharged straight-six and genius all-wheel-drive system, the R32 Skyline GT-R was unbeatable in Australian touring car racing. Mechanical gremlins prevented the car from winning any races, but its downforce system was banned before it could reach its potential.
How much horsepower does a 2010 BMW M3 have?
414 hp
2010 BMW M3/Horsepower
What kind of engine does BMW M3 GTR have?
Unlike its standard production variant, the M3-GTR came equipped with racing modifications from its competition variant such as a four liter V8 engine and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) body parts.
When did the BMW E46 GTR come out?
An E46 GTR came to life in February 2001, powered by the P60B40 a 3,997 cc V8 producing 493 hp (368 kW; 500 PS). Unlike the straight-six powered M3 versions, which were outpaced by the Porsche 996 GT3, the racing version of the E46 M3 GTR 16 was very successful in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), entered by Schnitzer Motorsport.
When does the BMW M3 GTS come out?
BMW M3 GTS will be in spring 2010. Offering this truly exclusive model for the genuine motorsport enthusiast, BMW M GmbH is continuing a great tradition introduced on former generations of the BMW M3.
Are there Street copies of the BMW M3 GTR?
” The 2002 BMW M3-GTR is synonymous with rarity. As BMW puts it, “The GTRs (both race and street copies) were never sold to anyone. Only three street copies were built. Not all three were ever shown. A street copy was shown in the US only once, and for less than an hour.”