Moteur :
3.0l
Transmission :
Automatique avec mode manuel
Traction :
Propulsion
Odomètre:
694 mi
Couleur :
Gris
Couleur intérieur:
Black with Alcantara inserts
NIV :
WBS4S9C55GK578948
Numéro d'inventaire:
P15989
The year was 1972. BMW’s M Motorsport department had just been developed with the intent to dominate the European Touring Car Championship and the Formula 2 Championship. They
In stark but complementary contrast to the rich Mineral Grey paint, the same bronze finish has been applied to the rims and the adjustable front splitter. Along with a spoiler sitting prominently on the rear deck, these major design cues set the GTS apart from a regular M4. Improving not only the looks but downforce as well, these visual differences are an important part of the GTS objective, to go faster. Much like the base M4, the GTS applies the use of carbon fibre for the hood, roof and trunk lid, keeping centre of gravity low and making access to the beautiful engine bay and curious water pump shockingly easy.
This track-focused version of the M4 was limited to a production run of just 700 examples (300 for the US and just 50 in Canada) and as its exclusivity suggests, this car was designed to serve as a gift to BMW fanatics who are looking for a little bit extra, or should we say a little bit less... When we say less, what we really mean is more. That is to say, less is more. This has become a popular ethos in the automotive world in the form of “track-day” vehicles, a genre popularized by legendary machines like the Porsche 911 GT3RS. The M4 GTS is BMW’s way of throwing their own light-weight hat into that ring, boasting an 80-pound weight reduction from the standard M4, some of the most apparent weight-saving techniques are visible from the cockpit. Firstly, the standard upholstery found in the M4 has been replaced with the same lightweight recycled composite material found in the i3. All cup holders and storage compartments have been eliminated. Grab handles on the doors have been replaced with polyester straps. The electronically adjustable leather seats have been ditched for Alcantara bolstered racing seats that are manually adjustable and even the back seats have been replaced with an ostentatious bronze roll cage. That bronze is a theme colour on the GTS, giving tasteful subtle accents of colour on both the inside and out.
Opening up that shockingly light trunk lid reveals what might be considered one of the most unique modern-day mechanical engineering decisions made by a major automotive manufacturer, a water injection system. The GTS’ twin-turbo straight-six is cooled by a 1.5-gallon tank of crisp, clean distilled water that has left the automotive community slightly bewildered as to why the engineers at BMW chose to use technology that hasn’t been seen in a car in nearly 20 years. For the answer, simply refer to the aforementioned objective of the GTS, to go faster. This highly effective system takes the 17.2 psi boost found in the standard M4 and ramps it up to 21.6. In turn, there is a 70 horsepower increase to 493hp and a 40 lb/ft torque increase to 443. All that power makes the GTS significantly more boisterous than the rest of its M stablemates. No electronically manipulated exhaust notes here, just pure unadulterated inline-six battle cry! With only 1117 km (694mi) on the odometer, the original owner purchased this particular GTS with the intention of preserving it in a collector-worthy state. Everything from the ground up remains in pristine factory-quality condition, a blank slate ready for the next owner. This vehicle is completely EPA / DOT certified for the State of California.