BMW M3
at the Chicago Auto Show 2008.
Powered by eight engine cylinder 485 hp, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series
(ALMS) from 2009. 
BMW presents the new racing version of the BMW E92 M3 at the Chicago Auto Show 2008.
Powered by eight engine cylinder 485 hp, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series
(ALMS) from 2009. 
Technical Specifications BMW M3 racing version
Weight: 1150 kg
Tank Capacity: 110 liters
Chassis / Body: Steel body unitary construction with welded safety cell made of precision steel tubes extremely rigid, safety fuel tank in CRP sandwich tray, four pneumatic seal takes
Aerodynamics: front wings, rear spoiler, engine hood, roof, trunk lid, rear spoiler, front fenders, and burned the rear wheel arches in CRP
Transmission: carbon fiber clutch operated by hydraulic central slave cylinder; racing sequential 6-speed transmission with straight cut, unsynchronized gears; additional oil / air cooler, quick-shift system with ignition cut-out controlled by shifting force, differential mechanical limited slip with additional oil / air cooler
Front: Based on the production version, with the caster wheel more, enlarged track width and enhanced wheel camber, five-way adjustable shock absorbers, tubular stabilizer bar
Rear axle: Based production version, with enlarged track width and enhanced wheel camber, five-way adjustable shock absorbers, tubular stabilizer bar
Front brake system: piston aluminum brake calipers six ventilated interior gray cast iron brake discs 380 mm in diameter
Rear brake system: four-piston aluminum brake calipers, cast gray iron brake disk, 332mm in diameter
Address: Rack and pinion with electro-hydraulic steering
Wheels: aluminum wheels 18 "
BMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen said: "With the sporting genes of the production of the BMW M3 is obvious, developing a racing version of the car was the next logical step.
The fact that the road vehicle is equipped with a V8 engine as standard provided us an ideal base.
However, the BMW M3 is more than a race car, which has achieved legendary status among race fans around the world.
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I am convinced that this unique history of BMW M3 racing cars now expanded with the addition of new chapters. "
" We are pleased returning to the American Le Mans Series with our latest generation BMW M3, "said Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO of BMW of North America.
" sports car racing has been part of BMW of American history North almost from day one.
Just two weeks after the company was formed in March 1975, a BMW CSL won the 12 Hours of Sebring.
We are confident that the fourth generation M3 will continue the legacy of its two predecessors which combined to win six manufacturer's championships over nine seasons.
As it has in the past believe that the charity is the ideal place to show the potential of the new BMW M3. "
entry 2009 BMW Sports Car Championship will be overseen by the United States based on the performance of Rahal Letterman team. . "BMW has an illustrious career legacy," says co-owner and U.S. motorsport legend Bobby Rahal.
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"Rahal Letterman Racing is looking forward, not just part of that heritage, but to help improvement.
Our dedication to this project will be without equal and we look forward to racing in front of the grid with BMW in the years to come. "
The BMW M3 race version: Sportsmanship personified.
During the development of the racing version of the BMW M3, BMW's engineers faced an ambitious task: to improve the sportiness of a sports car now. a better basis, however, be difficult to find. 
In standard form the vehicle delivers powerful dynamics and sporting aesthetics.
Thanks to a eight-cylinder engine producing 420 bhp, BMW's customers have with a unique driving experience.
: the BMW P65 engine Delivers 485 bhp. engine blocks, cast in light alloy foundry at BMW Landshut - the very source of BMW's Formula One castings - selected for race service need to support even more power: the BMW P65 engine delivers 485 hp.
In order for the BMW M3 to make full use of this performance at the racetrack, the experts in Munich have not concentrated solely on the engine, but the race tuned the chassis as well.
The racing version of the BMW M3 is wider and lighter than its equivalent production significantly, allowing you to perfectly transmit the power of its V8 engine.
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The widespread use of carbon-reinforced plastic (CRP) provides proof of substantial weight reduction. 
As with the production version, the race car's roof is manufactured from this high-tech material.
The racing version of the BMW M3 is clearly aimed at the top of motor sport. As such, is not surprising to find that in the course of its development, which began in mid-2007, numerous Formula One techniques were applied.
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These include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel analysis, which have ensured the best possible aerodynamic package for the BMW M3. 
intelligent control systems have been incorporated throughout the BMW M3.
. Power400 control unit actuates all the accessories fitted to the car, such as lights, wipers, etc., via two bus systems. Traditional relays and fuses are thus eliminated, ensuring considerable weight reduction, increased reliability and ease of application. The functions of the BMW P65 engine are managed by an ECU 408 electronic control unit, developed in-house by BMW Motorsport.
software and applications, too, have been developed by experts in Munich.
Source: http://www.carzi.com/2008/03/31/bmw-m3-race-version-2008/ The BMW M3 race
continue to see the cars of the German mark and in this case the excellent Gt2 bmw m3. 
For reproduction we can really tell the German mark than a reproduction every day really well made with lots of details and tricks to achieve the desired effect as the black-painted rear vents that actually look as if they were hollow.
details as in the pilot's windows are small marks which aired the pilot and the passenger compartment interiro, but look at the car and you find more details, perhaps somewhat poor interior color bars safety, the pilot half-length and black board without further details.
The sight of the car is very well made and the tires really another touch of quality of career is the brake disc and calipers, wheels and huge 6 rallos usual brand glue but be careful on this car are really good and looks real scale.
first surprising 94.5 grm weight of the model used to pass the 100 mark this quiet grm underweight
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56.7grm belong to the bottom of the model, bronze bushings assure a fine road, drive shafts Due to the new front guide system autoretorno of the mark, a short circuit for reverse polarity and classic motor and pinion mabuchi with crown molding 9 / 27.
32.3 grm for the upper and bodywork while much for the competition is much less than the marca.quiza aocstumbra with some lexan we could lose some weight but for now we will test with standard parts, r3etiramos the two magnets and a central one back with a little patience, we left something loose screws, guide and change the track.
The little noise made by turning the race is really perfect, smooth gear and rolls down the runway with much ease, of course it happens when we stop, we can not ask much good these engines mounted brand but still we can enjoy incredible model.
The car rolls very well even with the terrible front profile so we decided to leave it because they do not want to spoil the model and the behavior is healthy, little by little we are demanding what we model as the brake is very poor, but the car responds well every now and then skidding the tires grip I think it's just too much or too little.
The truth of these have a car that is running currently running events gives a sense barbara current, as if we were the real micro piles.
I think you can accomplish much of this car maybe not record times to beat a nissan 390, slot it, let's face
But I insist that as a career continue taking more and more models would be nice to gt to see you all on track with minimal preparation practically box models have a smooth ride and fun, not break the lap times but sure fun to pasaaremos hours.
perhaps experimenting with some more brake motor with maybe an orange top slot it will improve the brake issue and times or some other short Mabuchi motor with more torque can be all while enjoying a beautiful model and current on track.
not see the need to change lines or material calibrated but can be done, but a lexan and other things probably will go down over time.
but I like how it goes and I'll leave it so anger is not always stop to enjoy a car.
Well folks I leave a greeting to the next note. Mex22
As with the production version, the race car's roof is manufactured from this high-tech material. 
Well folks I leave a greeting to the next note. Mex22 
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