With weeks before releasing the first BMW M3 GTS units to the buyers, BMW publishes the technical specifications of this highly awaited, yet very exclusive supersport version of the M3.
In terms of performance and safety, the most powerful version of the high-performance BMW M3 Coupe featuring a 331 kW/450 bhp engine offers the ideal preconditions for use at club sport events, whilst at the same time being officially road-legal.
The BMW M3 GTS is produced at the BMW M manufacturing facility. In addition to a larger and more powerful V8 engine, exclusive tuning of the 7-speed M Dual Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic and modified suspension technology, the car, which is designed for club sport use, has also been specifically optimized with regard to aerodynamics and lightweight construction. The car, which is designed for club sport use, has also been specifically optimized with regard to aerodynamics and lightweight construction.
The supreme sporting potential of the BMW M3 GTS is underlined, inter alia, by a power-to-weight ratio that has been lowered to 3.4 kg per hp. Featuring a transmission and suspension configuration which has been optimized for the racetrack, the BMW M3 GTS accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 4.4 seconds. The car reaches the 1000 meter mark from a standstill in just 22.5 seconds.
Top speed is 305 km/h.
See the photos below for full technical specifications.
[Source: BMW ]
Author: Horatiu B.
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/05/27/techn ... mw-m3-gts/