BMW M3 GTR 2009

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Designed for ... GT2 of ALMS 2009 Teams BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team (ALMS 2009-2010) BMW Motorsport (Le Mans 2010 + LMS) Country of origin Germany Introduced in 2009 Engine Type BMW P65 90º V 8 Horse Power 485 bhp Torque 500 Nm Weight 1150 kilo hp/kg 0.42 bhp / kg Engine Displacement 3.999 liter Engine Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Engine Fuel Feed Fuel Injection Engine Location Front, longitudinally mounted Engine Valve Train 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Drivetrain Rear wheel drive

BMW presented the racing version of the new BMW M3 at the Chicago Auto Show. Powered by a 485 bhp eight cylinder engine, this impressive race car has been designed to compete in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) beginning in 2009. The car is based on the fourth generation of the BMW M3, the high-performance sports car produced by BMW M GmbH.