BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition

Missed out on an M4 GTS? Now the same spec is available with stripes!

Now while the stickers and stripes school of limited editions is not one we're typically fans of, when said special is based on an M4 GTS there can't be too many complaints. So welcome the BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition, a celebration of Marco Wittmann's drivers' title in this year's DTM.

Mmm, sporty

Interestingly given BMW made only 700 GTS M4s, another 200 DTM cars are being produced. Perhaps BMW needs to recoup some more money on the investment? And maybe there's still some possibility of a saloon version as well... As for spec, it's mechanically identical to a GTS: water-injected straight-six turbo with 500hp, 3.8 seconds to 62mph and 190mph flat out. It also keeps that car's carbon ceramic brakes, manually adjustable dampers and Cup 2 tyres. Thankfully the wheels are no longer orange.

Marking out the DTM, in case you hadn't noticed, is a "distinctive exterior design" inspired by the touring car. It's only offered in Alpine White with "additional foiling" (see the front flics, new front splitter and side skirt attachments) again to make it look like a DTM car. The stripes appear to be compulsory as well - are you brave enough? The interior is as per the GTS a with a half cage, bucket seats and Alcantara wheel.

Now BMW says 200 DTM Champion Editions will be available globally, with a price in Germany of 148,500 euros (£134,000 at today's exchange rate). As soon as there's any word on UK availability we'll let you know!