BMW M4 GTS '15

[Miao]

BMW has officially unveiled the M4 GTS ahead of its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Described as an "exclusive technological showpiece which elevates the potential of the BMW M4 Coupe to another impressive new level," the M4 GTS features an aggressive aerodynamic body kit that includes an adjustable front splitter, a new hood and an adjustable rear wing carbon fiber rear wing which has CNC-machined aluminum mounts which are connected to the car's carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) trunk lid. The special edition also features a carbon fiber diffuser, a titanium exhaust system and exclusive M light-alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Last but not least, there's LED headlights and OLED taillights - a first for a production vehicle.

The interior echoes the standard M4 but it features an Alcantara-wrapped sport steering wheel and carbon-fiber bucket seats (M sports seats in North America) which are upholstered in exclusive Alcantara/Merino leather. Elsewhere, there's three-point seat belts, a lightweight centre console and revised door trim with pull loops that replace the door handles. The rear seat has also been removed and replaced by a glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) shelf and a rear panel which are both covered in Alcantara.

Customers will also be able to order a Clubsport Package which adds an Acid Orange roll bar, a six-point harness and a fire extinguisher.
Power is provided by a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine which has been equipped with water injection technology. It enables the mill to produce 500 PS (368 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque.

The engine is connected to a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) which enables the coupe to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 305 km/h (189.5 mph). BMW also revealed the M4 GTS managed to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in an impressive 7.28 minutes.

Speaking of performance, the car also features carbon ceramic brakes and an adjustable M coilover suspension.
Production will be limited to 700 units but there's no word on pricing.

Original post about the concept.

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The 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance hosted many car debuts, including the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and a couple of BMW concepts , one of which is the 2016 BMW M4 GTS . Showcased more than a year after the new 2015 BMW M4 arrived, the Concept M4 GTS previews the much-rumored M4 GTS, a high-performance, track-focused coupe built in the vein of the limited-edition, 2010 M3 GTS and its iconic forerunners, including the 1988 M3 Evolution and the 2001 to 2003 M3 CSL .

"While the BMW M4 Coupe embodies the ideal combination of motorsport genes and unrestricted everyday usability, the BMW Concept M4 GTS previews an emotionally powerful and exclusive special model conceived with an eye for trailblazing technology and a keen focus on the race track," explains Frank van Meel, president of BMW M Division. "Despite its outstanding track ability, it is still fully road-legal. This is racing technology for the road in the truest sense."

The carmaker didn’t say how long until the production version arrives, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see it break cover by the end of 2015. Until then, let’s have a closer look at what appears to be a production-ready coupe.

Exterior

Although the Concept M4 GTS is recognizable as an M4, there are a lot of add-ons setting it apart from its standard sibling. Up front, there’s an adjustable carbon-fiber splitter and a wider air intake. Both optimize air flow and minimize front axle lift, which is crucial for a vehicle that aims to take the M4’s performance to a whole new level. In addition to the carbon-fiber splitter that shaves a few pounds off the standard car, the GTS also received CFRP hood, which is lighter than a standard one so helps to lower the car’s center of gravity.

Further upgrades are visible around back in the form of a massive, adjustable wing and a slightly modified diffuser, both also made of carbon fiber. Rounding off the concept’s appearance are the "M4 GTS" badge on the trunklid and the OLED taillights. As a brief reminder, OLED, or organic light-emitting diode, is a new technology that produces full-surface and homogenous illumination, in contrast to LEDs, which emit light from a single point.

Aerodynamic enhancements aside, the M4 GTS is also wrapped in a special livery combining a Frozen Dark Grey Metallic paint with Acid Orange accents on the front splitter and the lightweight, forged polished wheels. Measuring 19 inches at front and 20 inches at the rear, the rollers are wrapped in Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires.

Expect all these features to find their way onto the the production M4 GTS, except for the orange accents, which are likely to remain exclusive to the concept car.

Interior

BMW had nothing to say about the concept’s interior, but it’s safe to assume it is largely based on the standard M4’s. Updates for both the concept and production cars should include a race-inspired steering wheel and pedals, and racing seats with multi-point harnesses, as well as a bespoke instrument cluster, a full rollcage and maybe a set of lightweight door panels.

Drivetrain

Powering the Concept M4 GTS is the same twin-turbo, 3.0-liter, inline-six found in the standard M4, but equipped with the same innovative water injection system used on the 2015 BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car . Specifically, the new system injects water directly into the plenums of the intake manifold, where it is vaporized, resulting in a lower compression temperature in the combustion chamber.

BMW claims this translates into more horsepower and torque, but it doesn’t provide actual figures. If I were to take a guess, I’d say the six-cylinder unit generates around 450 horses, which is 25 horsepower more than the regular M4. The extra horsepower should shave a tenth-second off the M4’s 0-to-60 sprint, which takes 4.1 seconds with the manual and 3.9 seconds with the automatic transmission. I expect the same water injection system to be offered in the production M4 GTS as well.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2016-b ... 70815.html

[dpuff]

Damn that rear wing is ugly.

[Lunytrickz]

WTF man????
BMWack has now like over 900 different models to choose from (excluding options)
and EVERY single one is FFFugly as hell
.... good technics though

[MadManCK]

I like the `little` Beemers. They drive awesome. Especially the M versions

And this one looks OK. They have been a lot more ugly.

[legacybear]

Those rims are f***ink ugly, the matte paint doesn't help too.

[Miao]

WTF man????
BMWack has now like over 900 different models to choose from (excluding options)
and EVERY single one is FFFugly as hell
.... good technics though

It's good to see we both agree that BMW's are fugly.

[Miao]

Moved to the first post

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BMW has officially unveiled the M4 GTS ahead of its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Described as an "exclusive technological showpiece which elevates the potential of the BMW M4 Coupe to another impressive new level," the M4 GTS features an aggressive aerodynamic body kit that includes an adjustable front splitter, a new hood and an adjustable rear wing carbon fiber rear wing which has CNC-machined aluminum mounts which are connected to the car's carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) trunk lid. The special edition also features a carbon fiber diffuser, a titanium exhaust system and exclusive M light-alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Last but not least, there's LED headlights and OLED taillights - a first for a production vehicle.

The interior echoes the standard M4 but it features an Alcantara-wrapped sport steering wheel and carbon-fiber bucket seats (M sports seats in North America) which are upholstered in exclusive Alcantara/Merino leather. Elsewhere, there's three-point seat belts, a lightweight centre console and revised door trim with pull loops that replace the door handles. The rear seat has also been removed and replaced by a glass-fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP) shelf and a rear panel which are both covered in Alcantara.

Customers will also be able to order a Clubsport Package which adds an Acid Orange roll bar, a six-point harness and a fire extinguisher.
Power is provided by a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine which has been equipped with water injection technology. It enables the mill to produce 500 PS (368 kW) and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque.

The engine is connected to a seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) which enables the coupe to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 305 km/h (189.5 mph). BMW also revealed the M4 GTS managed to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in an impressive 7.28 minutes.

Speaking of performance, the car also features carbon ceramic brakes and an adjustable M coilover suspension.
Production will be limited to 700 units but there's no word on pricing.

[Bush]

It's beautiful.

-Bush

[Fulysic]

I love the looks, definitely want one for my mid life crisis

[Bush]

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