RE: BMW Z4 GT3 Racer Revealed

[Killer2005]

john_p said:

Lose the wing, but I want it. Now.

Nooo

A ridiculously large wing is what makes it

[DodoRacing]

Specs from http://bmw-motorsport.com/ms/en/races/customer_rac...

BMW Z4 GT3

Technical Data:
Length: 4,321 mm
Width: 1,930 mm
Height: 1,210 mm
Wheel base: 2,496 mm
Track width: 1,605 mm (front) 1,630 mm (rear)
Weight: approx. 1200 kg
Tank capacity / fuel: 105 litres, Super Plus Unleaded (98ROZ)
Chassis / body: Unitary construction steel body with welded safety cell made of extremely rigid, precision steel tubing
Transmission: Six-speed, sequential gearbox
Suspension: Shock-absorbing struts with low-friction spring strut mount; tubular stabiliser bar with adjustment blades (front), longitudinal link axle (rear), tubular stabiliser bar with adjustment
Dampers: Four-way adjustable shock absorbers

Engine:
Engine type: V8
Capacity: 3,999 ccm
Bore x stroke: 92 x 75.2 mm
Compression: 12.0 : 1
Max. output: approx. 480 bhp at 8,300 rpm
Max. torque: approx. 460 Nm at approx. 5,500 rpm
Max. engine speed: 8,500 rpm
Cylinder block: Aluminium

Electronics:
Engine management: BMW ECU408 with two high-performance micro-processors; individual cylinder injection; pit speed limiter function; quick shift function; EML; integrated traction control; VANOS control unit; electronic network monitoring

[bobberz]

cragswinter said:

booner said:

Great, now stick that V8 from the M3 into the Z4 for mass production and stick an M badge on it. Get it released for sale ASAP

unfortunatly bmw have stated a few times in the past that the m3 v8 engine will simply not fit in the production z4 body, hence no z4m versions this time.

Bullst!

I seem to recall Hartge or the like fitting the e39 M5's V8 into the Z3 back in the '90s! And I think they even did a V12 version!!! The Z3 was roughly half the size of the current Z4, so I'm sure the M3's will fit the current one easily.

Love the look of this. Surprised the cynical types haven't said the lower grille looks like that of a Focus RS yet!

[mikEsprit]

I don't mind the wing on every angle, except
it makes the profile look pretty stupid.

[rockandrollmark]

Liking that a lot - right down to the wing (it's a race car, I don't suppose anyone's opinion on how it looks really matters, as long as it keeps the arse on the black stuff at 150pmh)

PH editorial - please make that picture of the week, even better if you can find a picture of the front 3/4

[Galaxy Bob]

bobberz said:

cragswinter said:

booner said:

Great, now stick that V8 from the M3 into the Z4 for mass production and stick an M badge on it. Get it released for sale ASAP

unfortunatly bmw have stated a few times in the past that the m3 v8 engine will simply not fit in the production z4 body, hence no z4m versions this time.

Bullst!

I seem to recall Hartge or the like fitting the e39 M5's V8 into the Z3 back in the '90s! And I think they even did a V12 version!!! The Z3 was roughly half the size of the current Z4, so I'm sure the M3's will fit the current one easily.

Love the look of this. Surprised the cynical types haven't said the lower grille looks like that of a Focus RS yet!

They also put the M5 V10 in the last Z4, so unless this one is smaller than the last Z4, which I doubt, then they should be able to squeeze in a V8.

[Mermaid]

Weight: approx. 1200 kg


That magical figure . If only they could replica that for a road car. Even 1300kgs would be fine.

[BSC]

Weight and wing size are dictated by GT3 regulations.

Don't expect those tecnical data to be exactly the same in a roadgoing version - it BMW decides to offer one.

[adycav]

I can't imagine that BMW will make an N/A V8 Z4. They are too busy obsessing over CO2 and mpg figures, which will ultimately result in further iterations of the x35i engine with 6cyl, turbo(es), and silly flappy gearboxes.

I would of course like to be proven wrong however.

[Carl_Docklands]

adycav said:

I can't imagine that BMW will make an N/A V8 Z4. They are too busy obsessing over CO2 and mpg figures, which will ultimately result in further iterations of the x35i engine with 6cyl, turbo(es), and silly flappy gearboxes.

I would of course like to be proven wrong however.

That is a shame as I would like to see this car as a Z4 GT3 road version.

[Cheburator mk2]

The sad reality is that in all likelyhood this Z4 racer will follow into the footsteps of the E86 Z4 racer, which was good, but no match for the Porkers...

[adycav]

Carl_Docklands said:

adycav said:

I can't imagine that BMW will make an N/A V8 Z4. They are too busy obsessing over CO2 and mpg figures, which will ultimately result in further iterations of the x35i engine with 6cyl, turbo(es), and silly flappy gearboxes.

I would of course like to be proven wrong however.

That is a shame as I would like to see this car as a Z4 GT3 road version.

Check this out.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/BM...

It's quicker and more expensive than the old Z4M.

[zebedee]

Cheburator mk2 said:

The sad reality is that in all likelyhood this Z4 racer will follow into the footsteps of the E86 Z4 racer, which was good, but no match for the Porkers...

But this is the first GT3 spec Z4, so a different kettle of onions to anything that went before. Also didn't the previous Z4s do pretty well, winning Dubai and Silverstone 24 hours and things? Can't remember exactly, but seem to recall

[DaveR]

There's always this for 120k Euros less...

[DodoRacing]

Those who pick on the price alone need to understand that customer motorsport cars from manufactuers are dedicated racing machinery whose cost is justified to those who race them for the podium positions. Porsche GT3 RSR also costs in the same ballpark and sells like bread to private teams. We can't compare them with road cars with equal power. There is so much more to these race cars including spares package and factory support.

[adycav]

DaveR said:

There's always this for 120k Euros less...

Man of excellent taste and good breeding, clearly.

May I direct you to this thread:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Dagnut]

Weismann is perfect.