BMW Motorsport to offer 480-hp Z4 GT3 to racing customers

BMW Z4 GT3

BMW Motorsport is getting ready to offer its customer racing program with something that will give private teams another attractive option for 2010 – the BMW Z4 GT3.

“This sports car is an impressive addition to the BMW product range and offers drivers and teams the opportunity to compete in international and national championships in accordance with GT3 regulations ““ such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, International GT Open and the ADAC GT Masters ““ as well as in 24-hour endurance races,” BMW said in a statement.

Power for the BMW Z4 GT3 will come from the new BMW M3 GT2’s 4.0L V8 making approximately 480-hp. It will be mated to a sequential 6-speed gearbox and will come with rims with locking and safety clips, as well as racing ABS and optional air conditioning.

Pricing will start at 298,000 Euros with deliveries to begin in the second quarter of 2010.

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