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Old 28 Feb 2006, 12:07 (Ref:1533176)   #1
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BMW Z4 race version

BMW Motorsport has shown this race version of the new BMW Z4 coupe to a limited crowd: http://www.autovisie.nl/redactioneel...ever/index.xml
It is supposed to have a 400 hp version of the old M3 engine (3.2 liter 6 in line).

What class will it race in? GT2 to replace the ALMS BMW M3 GT2S? Or GT3? Maybe 24 hours of Nurburgring.
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 12:11 (Ref:1533180)   #2
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Bramzel should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridBramzel should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridBramzel should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
It's developed with the Nordschleife in mind, while also Belcar was mentioned.
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 12:17 (Ref:1533185)   #3
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One will race in the ALMS at some point this year. (GT2)

What looked graceful as a road car, somehow looks awkward as a race car.
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 12:24 (Ref:1533189)   #4
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One will race in the ALMS at some point this year. (GT2)

What looked graceful as a road car, somehow looks awkward as a race car.
Agreed - I was actually quite taken aback by the overall look of it - and not pleasatntly surprised either. Real shame.
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 12:30 (Ref:1533194)   #5
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You can find some more information on racing1.de and automotorundsport.de

400 hp, 400 Nm, sequential 6 speed gearbox, 1200 kg, 250.000 euro
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 12:47 (Ref:1533206)   #6
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What looked graceful as a road car, somehow looks awkward as a race car.
Or made an ugly car more ugly

Suddenly the Morgan Aero looks sleek!
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 13:14 (Ref:1533231)   #7
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Hmm, wouldn't this car be a good one for the FIAGT3?
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 14:31 (Ref:1533272)   #8
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I think this is the car that PTG is going to use in the ALMS. I hope somebody runs it in FIA GT, too.
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 17:46 (Ref:1533372)   #9
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its erm.....different! but any new car on the grid, regardless of appearance is a good thing, especially if its a works car. Lets just hope theres not as much controversy as with the M3 V8.
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 18:48 (Ref:1533407)   #10
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I for one think the car looks fantastic, somewhat in the same manner as the old Marcos LM600.
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 18:53 (Ref:1533413)   #11
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I'd agree with that. It's OK. I'm not completely turned off by it, but it wont look pretty next to a 430.
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 20:33 (Ref:1533462)   #12
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400bhp - thats about right for the FIA GT3 championship. Maybe we will see the car in the series at some point.
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Old 28 Feb 2006, 21:36 (Ref:1533499)   #13
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Here is the official BMW Motorsport text with the technical specifications
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Old 1 Mar 2006, 01:36 (Ref:1533628)   #14
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It is different looking. It looks as if the rear wheel arch is higher then the rear deck lid. I like it.
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Old 1 Mar 2006, 02:12 (Ref:1533638)   #15
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Looks kinda like I thought.
I'am not a big fan of the Z4 to begin with, but this thing is kinda the same.
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Old 1 Mar 2006, 02:30 (Ref:1533642)   #16
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I like it. I can't seem to find the fault with the new BMW styling that many people seem to. Guess I'm just stupid. It reminds me of the old Cheetah race car.
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Old 8 Mar 2006, 01:34 (Ref:1539956)   #17
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Absolutley stunning....I love it.
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Old 8 Mar 2006, 15:32 (Ref:1540377)   #18
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i think its a stunner
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Old 8 Mar 2006, 18:16 (Ref:1540629)   #19
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Wouldn't say its a stunner but it certainly looks meaty, with that engine it will sound manic too.
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Old 8 Mar 2006, 19:10 (Ref:1540678)   #20
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Looking at it gives me stomach twinges, and not in the good way either...

Honestly every new BMW with the possible exception of the 6-series on Thursdays and alternating Tuesday afternoons invokes nausea in me. Ick...burn the styling department to the ground, vapourize the first 3 inches of foundation and start anew, then I will be more satisfied.
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Some pictures for the Duller Motorsport BMW Z4 M Coupe at the 24 hour Spa test day: http://www.projectlemans.de/content/view/2147/53/. The driver lineup is Bouvy/Duez/Werner/Quester.

In the morning session the car only did 8 laps, the fastest being 2:33.938.
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Old 5 Jul 2006, 14:38 (Ref:1648922)   #22
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I like the new BMW styling (mostly) - I actually quite like the Z4 (although I also liked the old 2.8l Z3 too), and this car looks really well put together (esp in red bull colours) - i just don't quite like the way it looks.
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In the morning session the car only did 8 laps, the fastest being 2:33.938.
In the afternoon session which was wet for some time, they improved to 2:29.696. That is about 5 sec away from the GT2 pace. I don't understand why BMW did not build the car according to GT2 regulation
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In the afternoon session which was wet for some time, they improved to 2:29.696. That is about 5 sec away from the GT2 pace. I don't understand why BMW did not build the car according to GT2 regulation
Because BMW has two projects: F1 and WTCC.
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In the afternoon session which was wet for some time, they improved to 2:29.696. That is about 5 sec away from the GT2 pace. I don't understand why BMW did not build the car according to GT2 regulation
Because the car is build for the customers which are racing in the Deutsche Langstreckenmeisterschaft and not for the FIA-GT. On the other side the engine has less power for the GT2 category.
But if BMW build a special Z4 series with the new 4l V8 engine from the new BMW M3 then they have a good GT2 package
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