The BMW M6 GT3, the German manufacturer’s new figurehead for the GT racing scene has been given its first run at the test track in Dingolfing. From 2016 onwards, BMW teams could compete with this car in the Blancpain GT Series, as well as at iconic endurance races like the Total 24 Hours of Spa.
The development of the BMW M6 GT3 is progressing according to plan. It is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 M TwinPower Turbo production engine, which has been the subject of modifications for its use on the racetrack. It generates over 500 hp, with a total car weight of less than 1,300 kilograms.
Jens Marquardt (BMW Motorsport Director): “This was a big moment for everyone who has worked so intensely and passionately on the development of the BMW M6 GT3 in recent months. This car incorporates all the experience we have gained in recent years on the endurance and GT racing circuits. We are well on schedule with the development, and are confident we will be able to take to the track in 2016 with a package that is competitive from the outset.”