Introducing the 2016 BMW M4 GTS with 500 HP and 7:28 Nurburgring lap time

[HF Integrale]

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90

Auto Express say it starts more than twice the price of a standard M4 (£122k).

UK - standard M4 £57k, M4 GTS £122k

US - standard M4 $65k, so 114% premium. Should start at $139k

Expensive. In the UK it is another £22k more than a 991 GT3 (£100k). Basically with options it is 991 GT3 RS (£131K) money.

I don't think it'll go that high in the US. I'm guessing they'll try to keep it under
the $100,000 mark, maybe $115k. (even though it IS in the supercar league in terms of performance).
(BTW, base price for GT3 in the US is $177,000. "regular" GT3 is $136,000).

[evanescent03]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Step 1: cut off rear doors.

great weight savings! it's gonna look great!

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Nice catch. Those are the standard M4 seat with unique alcantara upholstery and other touches. It's too bad we can't have the race seats, but these look great nevertheless.

That is a shame, because the stock seats are not suitable for a 5/6 point harness, which is a must in such a car (track oriented). I guess US/Canada owners will either have to go with aftermarket seats or try to get the EU ones.

[tonymac1]

anyone notice any difference between the concept and the production one?

[omgwtfbbqm4]

How do I get a pair of those tail lights??

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by HF Integrale

I don't think it'll go that high in the US. I'm guessing they'll try to keep it under
the $100,000 mark, maybe $115k. (even though it IS in the supercar league in terms of performance).
(BTW, base price for GT3 in the US is $177,000. "regular" GT3 is $136,000).

If you're using GT3 for a base. Wasn't the GTS more expensive than a GT3 in Europe?

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

That is a shame, because the stock seats are not suitable for a 5/6 point harness, which is a must in such a car (track oriented). I guess US/Canada owners will either have to go with aftermarket seats or try to get the EU ones.

I edited my comment after you posted. These might actually take a harness - they are not strictly the standard seat. They've got the slots in the back for example, and I think the head rest is thinner.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

I edited my comment after you posted. These might actually take a harness - they are not strictly the standard seat. They've got the slots in the back for example, and I think the head rest is thinner.

The opening in the back rest is too low for the shoulder harnesses and the the top of the seat is too high IMO. Further, the seat cushion needs an opening for the 5th (and 6th) point anchor.

[hellrotm]

Originally Posted by HF Integrale

I don't think it'll go that high in the US. I'm guessing they'll try to keep it under
the $100,000 mark, maybe $115k. (even though it IS in the supercar league in terms of performance).
(BTW, base price for GT3 in the US is $177,000. "regular" GT3 is $136,000).

I am fully aware of the GT3 and RS pricing in the US. The UK P-car pricing puts into perspective how much £122k for a GTS actually is over there. This car is not going to be cheap.

Using UK prices for standard and GTS, it is easy to figure out the premium for the GTS.

It won't start less than $130k in the US. Fact is, it is more than double the price of a standard M4. The clubsport package will be a large sum as well.

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

If you're using GT3 for a base. Wasn't the GTS more expensive than a GT3 in Europe?

Yup. It is again this time around, another £22k. His $100kUS or $115kUS for GTS is way off.

[buildbright]

Shows how great the chassis is in the M3/M4. What this does is shut up the magazine/internet racers. The awesome part is if you wanted to get this level of performance it wouldn't be too hard.

[davem3fan]

They are an legacy BBS design. I knew I'd seen them somewhere else previously...

[Powerslide]

Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Step 1: cut off rear doors.

Step 2: Put your junk in the box...

Step 3: Open the box...

[Taskmaster]

I don't believe it.
The M brand has long been overpriced marketing hype - no way this car is beating a GT3..hell, even a Carrera S.

[MCarsFan]

Wonder if the US spec will be limited to 155mph

[chili cheese]

Originally Posted by solstice

It isn't ? Judging from 90% of the comments on this car before today it seems to be the one and only purpose of this car

Sorry to pull your legs, I was being sarcastic I've been the one together with very few others defending the wing, the rims and telling people this thing will surprise you and that it's all about street legal performance.

I'd buy this thing if it weren't so damn expensive. Hell, you can get a Viper ACR with extreme aero for less than this GTS.

[Powerslide]

Originally Posted by Powerslide

Step 2: Put your junk in the box...

Step 3: Open the box...

All joking aside - this is impressive that the M4 GTS achieved supercar level times on the Nordschleife... I would buy one in a heartbeat (crazy wing, front lip spoiler, acid orange rims and all) if I had had that kind of budget - yes - $150-170k is expensive - but it offers performance in the same league as other cars in that price range and above - not to mention even greater exclusivity (except for perhaps the 911 GT3RS). I could give a darn about what anyone else thinks about the acid orange (after all - I didn't let others' thoughts about AY stop me from getting that color)!

Anyway - given how M has tweaked the M electronic differential and other components vs. the "standard" M4 - makes me wonder what the exact changes will be to the ZCP. Interesting times ahead...

[raysspl]

Cool, I suppose.

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by davem3fan

They are an legacy BBS design. I knew I'd seen them somewhere else previously...

There are some similarities, but they are quite different.

[chief]

I'm impressed by what is did, but still not feeling the wheels and wing. Now the interior, yes please!

[aajami]

Originally Posted by Powerslide

Anyway - given how M has tweaked the M electronic differential and other components vs. the "standard" M4 - makes me wonder what the exact changes will be to the ZCP. Interesting times ahead...

I sincerely hope BMW builds an F80 M3 CRT based on the F82 GTS, and brings that to the US as well.

[Powerslide]

Originally Posted by MCarsFan

Wonder if the US spec will be limited to 155mph

Also wonder if:

1) you could go for the sunroof instead of the CF roof for no additional charge just like on the "standard" M4?

2) will they make an M4 GTS vert?

3) M4 GTS F81 "Avant" (with rear spoiler on top of rear tailgate)?

4) M3 GTS with pass-through back seat for easy ski loading (extra downforce from rear wing would be very useful for added traction on those snowy mountain roads heading up to A-Basin...

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by Powerslide

Also wonder if:

1) you could go for the sunroof instead of the CF roof for no additional charge just like on the "standard" M4?

2) will they make an M4 GTS vert?

3) M4 GTS F81 "Avant" (with rear spoiler on top of rear tailgate)?

4) M3 GTS with pass-through back seat for easy ski loading (extra downforce from rear wing would be very useful for added traction on those snowy mountain roads heading up to A-Basin...