# new Z4 with uprated M3 motor = BMW Z4 GT3 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 21, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461 "2009-12-21T14:08:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/1 "2009-12-21T14:08:44Z")
do want!! (except for the whole price part) [![http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/p90054115_highres-630op.jpg](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/p90054115_highres-630op.jpg)](http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2011-bmw-z4-sdrive35is/#23) _ **2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is - Click above for high-res image gallery** _ BMW Motorsport has announced a lust-worthy addition to its growing line of customer racing offerings in the form of the BMW Z4 GT3. Although BMW hasn’t released pics yet, the factory-built Z4 will be powered by an uprated version of the M3’s 4.0-liter V8 currently fitted to the race-ready [M3 GT2](http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/15/video-e92-bmw-m3-racer-rolls-out-to-the-track/). Controlled by a Type-408 ECU and Power400 control unit, the 4.0-liter V8 is good for a claimed 480 horsepower and sends its ample grunt through a standard six-speed sequential gearbox. Central-locking wheels, ABS and a host of other kit will allow the Z4 GT3 to campaign in a number of sanctioned events, including the FIA GT3 European Championship, International GT Open, ADAC GT Masters and several 24-hour enduros. Deliveries begin in the second quarter of 2010, with an estimated price of 298,000 euro, **or over $425,000 on a straight exchange.** Full details and ordering information available in the press release below the fold. > **[BMW Z4 GT3 coming in 2010 with M3 powerplant](https://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/21/bmw-z4-gt3-coming-in-2010-with-m3-powerplant/)** > > 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is - Click above for high-res image gallery ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/2 "2009-12-21T14:13:33Z")
That would be awesome, even if it was the std V8, which I suppose could bring the pricing back in to the realm of possibility. Not so interesting at $425k ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/3 "2009-12-21T14:26:54Z")
$425k?! Are you kidding? ---
**Author:** ![Sansone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sansone/32/4970_2.png) [@Sansone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sansone)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/4 "2009-12-21T14:46:04Z")
yikes! ---
**Author:** ![Nessuno3400](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nessuno3400/32/7228_2.png) [@Nessuno3400](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nessuno3400)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/5 "2009-12-21T14:53:16Z")
please tell me this is a joke. $425k? I could do soo much more than just buy an overpriced car with that much money ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/6 "2009-12-21T14:55:58Z")
umm its not a streetcar… its a full blown race car a la Porsche GT3 cup car or BMW m3 Factory Race car… ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/7 "2009-12-21T14:57:44Z")
real sanctioned race cars are expensive ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/8 "2009-12-21T15:55:44Z")
> [@walter](#): > > That would be awesome, even if it was the std V8, which I suppose could bring the pricing back in to the realm of possibility. > > Not so interesting at $425k > [@ultradriver10000](#): > > $425k?! Are you kidding? :fail: Congrats at not seeing the price of a sanctioned race car, hence the GT3 moniker ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/9 "2009-12-21T16:33:24Z")
Successor to this guys: ![http://farm1.static.flickr.com/62/186988230_dd75e56f07_o.jpg](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/62/186988230_dd75e56f07_o.jpg) Except instead of being outclassed in GT2, it’s in GT3 which is the new hot group in LMS and FIA. So it’s running against Morgan Aero’s and what not. A competitive price for the car when you look at the other offerings. ---
**Author:** ![copperlegend](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/copperlegend/32/7445_2.png) [@copperlegend](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/copperlegend)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2009, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/10 "2009-12-21T17:49:31Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > Successor to this guys: > > Except instead of being outclassed in GT2, it’s in GT3 which is the new hot group in LMS and FIA. So it’s running against Morgan Aero’s and what not. A competitive price for the car when you look at the other offerings. oooh ginger got DENIED! That car is ridiculously hot. ---
**Author:** ![Inn-Tune](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/inn-tune/32/7588_2.png) [@Inn-Tune](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Inn-Tune)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2009, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/11 "2009-12-22T06:21:11Z")
Real race parts aren’t cheap and they add up quickly. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2009, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/12 "2009-12-22T06:23:55Z")
i want one for heaters and drifting in parking lots ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2009, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/13 "2009-12-22T06:28:22Z")
That is nice but I am looking forward to the Z4 35is at the Detroit autoshow. Might be something to replace the Z4 M, that the old man has. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2009, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-z4-with-uprated-m3-motor-bmw-z4-gt3/77461/14 "2009-12-22T07:21:17Z")
need real pics and top gear test.