BMW has officially showcased the M4 GT3 EVO ahead of the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring, a successor on the outgoing M4 GT3 with tweaked aerodynamics and more encompassed in a EVO kit for 2025.
Ahead of the BMW M4’s third consecutive appearance at the grueling Nurburgring 24 Hours on 1-2 June, the Bavarian manufacturer has showcased the updated car following months of testing which began in mid-2023.
This year, the FIA World Endurance Championship embraced the widely-used GT3 platform through the implementation of the LMGT3 category which is represented by nine manufacturers including BMW in partnership with Team WRT.
As well as the Nurburgring 24-Hour event and other GT3 outings, the new M4 GT3 EVO is expected to appear in two of the world’s most prominent multi-class sportscar championships next year – the WEC and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, through their GTD and GTD Pro categories.
BMW has also teased the next version of the BMW M4 GT4, a less extreme sibling to the GT3 EVO with lesser aerodynamic downforce and power output in comparison though suitable for the competitive GT4 scene.
Andreas Roos, Head of BMW M Motorsport, said: “The BMW M4 GT3 has achieved more than 70 victories and countless major successes since its introduction.
“I particularly remember the DTM titles in 2022, the victory at the 24h Spa-Francorchamps in 2023, and the title wins in the North American IMSA series.
“I am convinced that the EVO model of the BMW M4 GT3, as well as that of the BMW M4 GT4, will contribute to playing in the first league of GT racing in the coming years and celebrating many more great victories.
“I thank everyone involved in the development of the cars.”
Key changes on the GT3 EVO include smaller aero mirrors, larger air outlets on the front wheel arches, and an altered adjustment range of the rear wing in the pursuit of better aerodynamic efficiency.
Further updates continue with new anti-roll bars on the front and rear axles, larger rear brake discs, and what BMW claims to be a much finer and easier-to-adjust differential. The net price sits at 578,000 Euros.
The majority of the testing for the M4 GT3 EVO was conducted by BMW M works drivers Jens Klingmann, Bruno Spengler, and Augusto Farfus.
Klingmann added his thoughts: “It is always an honour to play an important role in the development of a race car.
“Thank you to BMW M Motorsport for the trust.
“We have not made one big improvement to the BMW M4 GT3, but have turned many smaller screws, which will especially improve drivability on a long run.
“Our conviction is that several small steps also make a big step.
“The car is already very strong, but I am sure that we could make it even better in its EVO version.
“The more gentle handling of the tyres and brakes will especially help a lot at the end of a stint in the race.”
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