Z4 GT3. The Z4 GT3 was an FIA GT3-specification model available to private teams. [59] It is powered by the P65B44 V8 engine [60] based on the production engine used in the E92 M3 and generates a power output of 384 kW (522 PS; 515 hp). [61] The weight of the Z4 GT3 is approximately 1,190 kg (2,624 lb).
The BMW Z4 GTE is a racing car which competed in the sports car races such as the American Le Mans Series, Tudor United SportsCar Championship and European Le Mans Series. It competed from 2013 to 2015 and was replaced in 2016 by the M6 GTLM.
Facing the likes of Porsche, Audi, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Lamborghini, BMW had their work cut out to make the Z4 GT3 a winner. Unlike the original Z4, the second generation model did not come as a coupe but instead featured a foldable steel roof.
The BMW Z4 GT3, which was officially launched and completed its first test drives at the start of March, is already enjoying great popularity among BMW Motorsport customers. The first cars have been delivered to private BMW teams, who will prepare them for use in various national and international championships.
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.