First Z4 GT3 spotted! - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

Matski · 02-23-2010, 01:43 PM

Good looking car..

http://www.torque-online.co.uk/blog/?p=1857#more-1857

And Jon Sibal's photos and link:

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http://jonsibal.com/blog/2010/02/schubert-e89-z4-gt3/

Quote:

Schubert E89 Z4 GT3

Back in Dec. 2009, BMW Motorsport division annouced that they will be offering private race teams a BMW Z4 GT3. Although it won’t be a roadster like the typical E89, the new race car will be powered with the V8 engine found on E92 M3. To read BMW’s press release, click this LINK.

And it has begun. The first team to show their E89 Z4 GT3 is Schubert Motorsport backed by BMW Motorsport. Here they are doing their shakedown runs in Paul Ricard High Test Track in France.

Here are the Z4 GT3 stats:

As part of its customer racing programme, BMW Motorsport is offering private teams another attractive car from 2010: the BMW Z4 GT3. This sports car is an impressive addition to the BMW product range and offers drivers and teams the opportunity to compete in international and national championships in accordance with GT3 regulations – such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, International GT Open and the ADAC GT Masters – as well as in 24-hour endurance races.

The BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a four-litre, eight-cylinder engine producing approximately 480 bhp. When it comes to electronics, the private teams can look forward to innovative BMW solutions, which have proven themselves in the BMW M3 GT2: the engine is controlled by the modern ECU 408, while the Power400 control unit is responsible for operating all actuators. The transmission takes place via a sequential, six-speed gearbox. The scope of delivery also includes rims with locking and safety clips, as well as racing ABS and optional air conditioning.

The BMW Z4 GT3 in its racing version is available from the second quarter of 2010 at an estimated price of 298,000 Euro (plus VAT). If interested, please send an email to Z4GT3@bmw-motorsport.com or send a fax to +49 89 382 208 55.

Stats:

Engine: 4 litre V8
Max. Power Output: 480 bhp
Gearbox: 6-speed, sequential

iBoost · 02-23-2010, 01:46 PM

nice find. it looks sick!

Mr.Metak2you · 02-23-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matski

Good looking car..

http://www.torque-online.co.uk/blog/?p=1857#more-1857

Looks great! I wonder if they did anything different to the folding roof?

BTW, I would be interested in an ///MZ4 with the S65 engine!

jonsibal · 02-23-2010, 05:00 PM

Here's my blog post with pictures of the Z4 GT3:

http://jonsibal.com/blog/2010/02/schubert-e89-z4-gt3/

Mr.Metak2you · 02-23-2010, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonsibal

Here's my blog post with pictures of the Z4 GT3:

In the side shot it looks like a fixed roof. I would expect nothing less for a race setup. I imagine it's CF. I really miss my Mcoupe(Z4). If BMW seriously did a solid roof Z4 with the S65, I would keep that car till the day I die!

Levi · 02-23-2010, 05:40 PM

Unfortunately it is not a Coupé but a non-opening Hardtop. Then the bumper style is of M-package, and not of M. So this means no Z4 Coupé, so no Z4 M, so no S65 in Z4.

anthony @ eas · 02-23-2010, 06:52 PM

Fantastic.

billspreston · 02-23-2010, 08:22 PM

badass

Bimmer Nerd · 02-23-2010, 08:36 PM

oh helllllllllllooo

Vintage · 02-23-2010, 08:45 PM

killer - if I had the money I would buy one on the spot

Marc45 · 02-23-2010, 08:53 PM

A fixed hardtop? That takes all the fun out of it

The real question is does it come with the premium sound package and iDrive...

Bimmerboy888 · 02-23-2010, 10:12 PM

Definitely great looking.

CarForHire · 02-23-2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Metak

Looks great! I wonder if they did anything different to the folding roof?

BTW, I would be interested in an ///MZ4 with the S65 engine!

S65 FTW!

ArabianSensation · 02-23-2010, 10:16 PM

They should really make a new Z4 M with that V8 in it for the street....

illirep · 02-23-2010, 10:19 PM

totally awesome

derekL · 02-23-2010, 10:23 PM

oHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHH

gripen · 02-23-2010, 10:31 PM

i love how they still use the E36 M3 mirrors

Z4@Phuket · 02-23-2010, 10:41 PM

Oh dear

in Thailand
We can get a S35i with this price tag 295K euro

Oulixes · 02-23-2010, 10:45 PM

Good find - it is hard to see a wing of this size outside of an airport.

Schn3ll · 02-23-2010, 11:04 PM

Sick, if they made that I would have my deposit in tomorrow.

NewM3driver · 02-23-2010, 11:36 PM

I want one.

Robo Squirrel · 02-23-2010, 11:41 PM

woah! fuckin sweet!!!

02-23-2010, 05:00 PM	#4
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02-23-2010, 10:12 PM	#12
Bimmerboy888 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: OC Posts: 448 iTrader: (0)	Definitely great looking. __________________ BAVARIANBEAST

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02-23-2010, 01:46 PM	#2
iBoost Colonel Drives: slow as f*ck Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: City of Sin Posts: 2,448 iTrader: (11)	nice find. it looks sick!

02-23-2010, 05:40 PM	#6
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,532 iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately it is not a Coupé but a non-opening Hardtop. Then the bumper style is of M-package, and not of M. So this means no Z4 Coupé, so no Z4 M, so no S65 in Z4.

02-23-2010, 08:22 PM	#8
billspreston damn you mod bug Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 2,101 iTrader: (12)	badass

02-23-2010, 08:36 PM	#9
Bimmer Nerd I \| L Photography Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los angeles, ~818~ Posts: 7,420 iTrader: (11)	oh helllllllllllooo

02-23-2010, 08:45 PM	#10
Vintage Colonel Drives: 2010 Z4 35i and 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,049 iTrader: (0)	killer - if I had the money I would buy one on the spot

02-23-2010, 08:53 PM	#11
Marc45 Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	A fixed hardtop? That takes all the fun out of it The real question is does it come with the premium sound package and iDrive...

02-23-2010, 10:16 PM	#14
ArabianSensation Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 466 iTrader: (0)	They should really make a new Z4 M with that V8 in it for the street....

02-23-2010, 10:19 PM	#15
illirep Major Drives: 2002 M5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mercer County, NJ Posts: 1,358 iTrader: (28)	totally awesome

02-23-2010, 10:31 PM	#17
gripen Enlisted Member Drives: E36 M3 Dinan Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: vancouver Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	i love how they still use the E36 M3 mirrors

02-23-2010, 10:45 PM	#19
Oulixes Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330xi, 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Terra Borealis Posts: 1,942 iTrader: (0)	Good find - it is hard to see a wing of this size outside of an airport.

02-23-2010, 11:04 PM	#20
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02-23-2010, 11:36 PM	#21
NewM3driver Lieutenant Drives: 2008 m3 sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 557 iTrader: (0)	I want one.

02-23-2010, 11:41 PM	#22
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