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32767 view(s)  The modified BMW Z4 GT3 has survived its baptism of fire: the GT customer sports car proved itself in a series of intensive tests in recent weeks. The goal of the latest modifications was primarily to improve aerodynamic efficiency in order to ensure the car's competitiveness in the many, hard-fought GT3 classes.
The BMW Z4 GT3, which was launched in March 2010, achieved its greatest success to date in January 2011. Claudia Hürtgen (DE), BMW works driver Augusto Farfus (BR), Tommy Milner (US) and Edward Sandstrom (SE) won the Dubai 24 Hours for Team Schubert. This was the first outright victory for the BMW Z4 GT3 at a marathon race of this scale, having already proven its potential with wins in its debut season in the FIA GT3 European Championship.
With its elongated bonnet, the driver's compartment towards the rear of the car, long wheel base and narrow wheel arches, the series version of the BMW Z4 boasts an unmistakable appearance. The two-seater provided BMW Motorsport engineers with a good basis for developing a competitive GT3 racing car.
A difference between the production and racing car can be found under the bonnet: while the production version of the BMW Z4 is driven by a six-cylinder engine, the GT3 car is powered by a 4.4-litre eight-cylinder engine.
BMW Motorsport engineers have also fine-tuned the aerodynamics of the BMW Z4 GT3 for the new season, improving the car's performance in this area. When it comes to electronics, the private teams can look forward to innovative BMW solutions: The modern ECU408 takes over the engine management, while the Power400 electronic control unit is responsible for controlling all the actuators. The power is transmitted through a six-speed, sequential gearbox. Gearshifts are now initiated using two paddles.
BODYWORK
Material of chassis: Steel
Length: 4387 mm
Width: 2012 mm 1:24 = 83,83 mm
Hight: 1210 mm 1:24 = 50,41 mm
Wheelbase: 2509 mm 1:24 =104,541mm
Track width: front 1630mm/back 1680mm
Weight: 1190 kg
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Models for BMW Z4 GT3
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| Manufacturer |
Model |
Scale |
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Wheelbase |
Front spur |
Rear spur |
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SC-7030 #4 SuperGT 2011 |
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190.0x83.0x47.0 |
105.0 |
80.0 |
83.0 |
| Scaleauto |
SC-7031 White body |
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190.0x83.0x47.0 |
105.0 |
80.0 |
83.0 |
| Scaleauto |
SC-7032b #2 24hrs Barcelona 2011 |
1/24 |
190.0x83.0x47.0 |
105.0 |
80.0 |
83.0 |
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| #29 VDS Marc VDS Racing Team 2012 |
 Participated in:
Event: Nürburgring 24hrs
Chassis: BMW Z4GT3 E89 #
Motor: P65B44
Type BMW V8 4360cc, Front-engined
Class: SP9
Driven by: Bas Leinders (B), Markus Palttala (D), Maxime Martin (B)
Result 4th
Sponsors: ICE, CPL, Michelin
Colours: Silver/ Yellow/ Dark Red
Tyres: Michelin
Photo by courtesy of: http://www.bilder.auto-24.net Catharina Roosen
Decalset for this livery avaible from: decaldoc.de
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