Communiqué de presse (version anglaise): The BMW M3 GTR heads for the road - the truly ultimate driving machine.

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In February BMW will present a pure-bred sportscar for road use - the BMW M3
GTR powered by a V8 engine. This car, which is racing from victory to victory
in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), will be built by BMW M from January
2002. The flexible production facilities of BMW Individual permit the
production of a small series. Road licensing is possible.

By using carbon fibre body parts and by completely foregoing any comfort
equipment, the two-seater M3 GTR is a car for true purists. An empty weight of
approx. 1350 kilograms has been achieved. The 4.0 litre V8 engine with a
cylinder bank angle of 90 degrees resembles the race version featuring in
excess of 450 hp. Due to the necessary adaptations regarding emissions and
noise levels the road version still generates more than 258 kW (350 hp).

The M3 GTR road version is kept technically as close as possible to the racing
version. Apart from the extremely light V8 engine this includes dry sump
lubrication, a 6-speed gearbox, a two-disc sports clutch and the variable M
differential lock.

For weight reduction purposes the roof, the rear spoiler as well as the front
and rear aprons are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic - just like in the
race version. The extended front and rear apron as well as the rear spoiler
optimise the aerodynamics of the M3 GTR. Additional cooling slits in the bonnet
ensure the high-performance powerplant's thermal well-being.

The BMW M3 GTR features an extremely lowered suspension and enormously sporty
suspension settings. The compact V8 high-performance engine permits optimum
weight distribution which, together with the 19-inch sports wheels, guarantee
outstanding handling properties.

This level of exclusiveness also calls for a great deal of highly qualified
manual workmanship giving the price of the BMW M3 GTR a new dimension. The
price of approx. 250,000 euros reflects the extraordinary technology of this
car.

Pour des informations supplémentaires contactez:
Christophe Weerts
Corporate Communications Manager
tél. 03/890.97.08