Here is a shot from below … The rest of the week we’re touching up the ice on the car to get it ready for its final images before departing from MTU. To begin winding down the adventure we’re planning a few talks & saying au revoir to our new friends in Houghton.
Nice racer, guys, but couldn’t you make that rear wing a bit bigger?
This is the BMW Z4 GT3 racer, and we love it. Available now for well-heeled customers to purchase and race in the FIA GT3 championship and endurance events, it’s powered by BMW’s 4.0-litre V8 churning out a massive 480bhp.
That’s 66bhp more than in the road-going M3 (the current Z4 road car isn’t yet available with a V8), thanks to a bunch of upgrades including a new ECU and power control unit. No pansy double-clutch gearbox here, either - the Z4 GT3 gets a proper six-speed sequential ‘box feeding the rear wheels.
So it’s a proper weapon. The only disappointment is that the Z4 GT3 is available with air conditioning. Aircon? In a race car? Pah. We scoff in the face of aircon.
Especially because it’ll add a few grand more to the Z4 GT3’s already weighty price tag. Customer cars start at around £270,000… but BMW is quick to point out that you do get locking wheel nuts included. A bargain, eh?
Will this be the most excellent race car on track in 2010? Discuss, please…
(4 votes, average: 5 out of 5)
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Why choose a Specialist over a Generalist? Independent over Dealer?
As a specialist we know your car better, especially when it comes to the right way to make economical repairs that a general repair shop wouldn’t know about or a Subaru dealer would never consider. Sometimes a vehicle will develop a pattern failure and a real solution needs to be found or a more economical repair procedure can be had.
Through the years we have found solutions to replacing expensive parts by making repairs to existing components rather than just blindly install new ones. We have been able to become very good at repairs and service work by specializing in Subaru and we try to share this experience with our customer with lower labor prices.
We know what parts we can use on your Subaru without sacrificing longevity. Most automakers have become pure design and assemble companies leaving the parts manufacture to other companies. These auto parts companies are free to sell the same parts in aftermarket channels with out the Subaru logo. While in some cases in only makes sense to stick with Subaru parts especially when it comes to slower moving items that may have not been introduced in the aftermarket by the companies that originally made the parts for Subaru. There is also a good chance that the exact replacement part can be found at a 20% savings if you know how to look (we do).
From top to bottom we really know your Subaru well and want to help you get as many trouble free miles out of it as possible. We have seen these cars go well over 300k and I am the owner of a 1992 Legacy with 292k and counting. We take pride in servicing cars with higher miles and often have suggestions to help keep them going. Even though your Subaru may be getting up there in miles don’t discount just how long they will run.
Earlier today we broke a story about the San Diego runaway Toyota Prius driver James Sikes recently declaring bankruptcy. Now, a review of records shows a link to a sex site for couples and a series of mysterious thefts. UPDATE!
This petrol-powered mid-sizer is a worthy rival for Holden’s Sportwagon but the forthcoming diesel version will be an even better bet.
Electronic Dreams, distributor of Team Magic in Italy, have made it official that they have renewed their collaboration with Dario Balestri, despite rumors in previous months that former European Champion was set to change brands. He will use the new Team Magic G4RS this year and will be competing at this year’s World Championship in Houston, Texas as well as trying to take back his European Championship title having come so close last year to making it 3 in a row.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — The 661 axed auto dealers General Motors is offering to reinstate aren’t ready to pop the champagne just yet. They’re still waiting to find out about the terms they’ll have to meet to regain their franchises.
