BMW reveals ready-to-race Z4

The new Z4 M Coupe by BMW Motorsport was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March. The Motorsport version of the Z4 M Coupe -- which itself has only just been revealed -- is the first two-seater BMW Motorsport has offered for customer teams.

It features a 3.2-litre in-line six-cylinder engine delivering approximately 300kW, race-tuned suspension and adjustable components designed into the car. BMW says the Z4 M Coupe provides customer teams with a competitive platform for use in diverse international racing and club sport series.

The kit can be ordered from May 2006 from BMW Motorsport and will be available for an estimated €250,000 ($405,372).

Technical Data BMW Z4 M Coupe Motorsport Version
Length: 4415mm
Width: 1880mm
Wheelbase: 2493mm
Front & rear overhang: 865mm/774mm
Rear wing width: 1504mm
Front & rear ground clearance: 80mm/90mm
Front & rear tyres: Michelin 27/65 18, 28/71 18
Front brake: Cast iron disc 380mm/six-pot fixed caliper
Rear brake: Cast iron disc 320mm/four-pot fixed caliper
Drive line: Sequential six-speed gearbox
Engine layout: Six-cylinder in-line
Cylinder capacity: 3246cc
Bore & stroke: 87 x 91mm
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Power: 300kW at 8200rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 5750rpm
Cylinder head: Aluminium, four-valves-per-cylinder
Valve train: Two chain-driven overhead camshafts with variable valve timing
Intake system: Six single throttle valves, carbonfibre air box
Exhaust system: Multiple pipe manifold with silencer and catalytic converter
Lubricating system: Wet sump lubrication
Cooling system: Water/air cooler
Fuel system: Inlet-pipe injection
Fuel: Five-star lead-free petrol, 98 RON 
Fuel tank volume: 120 litres
Minimum weight: 1200kg