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M4 GTS full test in Autobild Sports Cars July 2016
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Google translation here... You'll get what they mean...
Just in time for Thirty Years now also mutated the M4 for whole blood Racer. Thanks to water injection strengthened its Reihensechser on 500 hp, the true fire blazes but especially lateral dynamics Development work seems to be a terribly simple matter to be. At least You might think so, when the fathers of the new BMW M4 GTS as listening. The engine tinkerer about, the very one hypocritically tells that he indeed cook only with water; the lightweight construction, the recently his door panels from renewable resources pressed. The aerodynamics, the - addressed to the attachments - Forthwith his wrench draws. And of course the Jörg Weidinger, of 7: 27.88 minutes ultimately on the Nordschleife burning and us to Kick off the Super tests once expecting an easy three-set, calculates. Logically, if you Consider that he on about 20 kilometers Nordschleife around 20 seconds moves out to a normal M4, then should be obvious where one to nearly four kilometers Sachsenring lands. Ah, okay. said Normal-M4 is 1: 37.22 Minutes in our list. Power According to Adam Riese ... You know what? we lift us the better for later. Because no as loose as this the M-boys just reckon here was the course of the M4 GTS not way. 20 Seconds can be found on the Nordschleife not just; above all not in such a strong base as the M4. According holistically had the M GmbH their So protégé umkrempeln. instead the series set-ups depends now a three-way coilover suspension adjustable compression and rebound and nachjustierbarer height Wheelhouse. Stabilizers and support bearings modified, cycling and Axle at the front also; the front axle is also dependent on backlash-free ball joints, what their the last remnants of blur casts, while the support of the Rear axle - as was the case M3 GTS - rigidly bolted to the body has been. Ofcourse the GTS also somewhat wide-gauge on the road (+17 mm front, +1 mm behind), the growth front especially on the new set of wheels decreases. In contrast to the base, the on-255mm front and 275er- Rear tire is, it makes the GTS on 265ern front and 285ern back comfortably. And of course not on any but on specially for him the mixed Cup- Michelins that on at that gaudy painted forged wheels in 19 and rotate 20 inches, not so leaden cast Alus. Which brings us "already" when Lightweight would, to the M GmbH similarly sexy staged. In shape the hood, for example, the as the trunk lid and numerous other small parts now made of carbon consists; the bucket seats with pay twelve per kilo to fighting weight and a clear one at that place deeper. In the form of almost obscene sounded strong titanium Muffler, the twenty Percent weighs less, or the back seat, the old for good Clubsport model does not even was mounted. Reads quite impressively added, shows the End but unfortunately not quite the hoped Effect. are 1599 kilos on our scale - just 25 less than the normal M4. So all just window dressing? Definitely not! Bring the boys certainly around 60 kilos out. Just come in the form of extra free Clubsport package (brackets, Six-point belts, fire extinguisher) and the water injection just again around 35 to! longitudinal dynamics The Clubsport package would have as one of the (long since found) 700 buyer omit course can, water injection but is an integral part the overall performance boost - and therefore indispensable. In this city of its civil Appearance hovering the GTS already quite confident in cost-orbit; considering his performance However, in the best (GT3) society changes on twincharged Reihensechser purely mechanical Once virtually nothing. The More power is more likely to completely classic regarding the charge pressure. 1.2 Bar moves the base, 1.5 now the GTS. Problem: With increasing charge pressure also increases the intake, which in extreme cases lead to palpitations can. And here now is the water injection at. Once you beyond 5000 tours fully on the gas pinselt, squirt three injectors a fine spray into the intake manifold, of the air addition cools down to around 25 degrees. Thus, despite the higher charging pressure Next early ignition be driven, which the combustion efficient and the Lowers exhaust temperatures, which turn the combustion chamber temperature benefits. The catch: The water must of course be carried. In the form of a five-liter tanks in the trunk, which on the track around one, on the road enough for about five tank fillings should. Too bad, if - as in our test car - the water level sensor something baseless in Container sloshing around. Regardless of whether Slalom or on the highway - The GTS exhorted us spite full Reserves almost viertelstündig mind that we yet again a few liters should nachgluckern. Besides, slams the buzz but right. At least then, if you look at the slightly pointed Power characteristics of has series first molar injected. The GTS is not in the basement quite as easy going as the Series, growing from 2500 tours for but more colossal upwards. to Center it pushes on a perceptibly more imposing 600 Newton-meter-high, but which he did not turn quite as sustainable in the tips expands. Unlike the series, the one quasi hesitation on 7600 Tours can fire because even until the very last rung incessantly easy applied power, you can in M4 GTS so quiet early as 7000 / Paddling min into the next gear. Everything about it is rather the Speed reserve as the best Propulsion. Speaking of propulsion: The designed Also on the part of the transmission more efficient, especially at the start. Because unlike earlier where the M double coupler so happy again übermotiviert something "around rammed" operates the Launch Control the GTS for the first time with feeling. You couples only and then correctly; on swift and but also smoothed. given the massive traction foundation of Cup tires, the aforementioned sufficiently More performance, and finished the 3.7 to one hundred, the approximately four-tenths lower than what we previously measured with the normal M4 have. At two hundred is the GTS with 12.2 to 13.2 finally smooth one second front, where a but already steals the impression that aerodynamics and Wheel upwards out noticeably on press the accelerator. lateral dynamics And we have wings, splitters and suspension only for rapid Round in their respective fighting stance brought. Just as the StVZO prescribing the most radical respectively Positions on public roads actually prohibits. What the brings Schrauberei? Now, a whole Quantity (each front: rear): 28 and 93 kilos of downforce at 300 km / h 1.4 and 2.0 degrees negative camber and almost endless possibilities, handling in tensile and Pressure stage to the personal Things feinstzutunen. Our Tip: Visit one of these you Track Days, the whole lot of track time offer, and why not try a few clicks in train and pressure by. It is worth it .. For this reason alone, because the all this Porsche Group can sometimes stir up really. All the martini snob in their custom Sparco Einreihern, which always exaggerate their GT3s gasping to the limit, because as a 997 just quite wants to be knowledgeable moved if it is to be quick. Any bets: You flocculates the fastest time significantly relaxed from the sole. Because compared with as a Porsche the M4 GTS does not feel long so rasierklingig on. On the contrary: He drives in principle more like a normal M4, just without which blurs. The steering angles accurately, the front spurt determined, the tail is rich. The suspension absorbs noticeably firmer, the ceramic brakes yet balanced, while remaining hardwearing until the very last lap, while what is between Kurveneinund outgoing so everything withdraws, to really modulate spot-on leaves. Usually tend border areas yes to the narrower to are, the higher they are screwed. In GTS, however, now seems the opposite to be the case. He is lying highly accurate, yet easy in hand, leaves a at each time point feel exactly what one is, announces oversteer quasi with forward and erased then, when a the gas pedal bit goads, even butterweich into the sliding friction. And so we finally stitched to the course, the curve drills correctly nice to train down, drops anchor at the last moment, fires one, down two gears, spans the wide-awake Reihensechser again to the chain and mills the next Just opposite. round Round after round. Because once adjusted to 2.1 bar, also keep the tires really long by where the fastest shot course succeeds only on dewy soles. What we turn to Jörg Weidinger Three set brings back the yes a deep 1: 33er had prophesied. Lo and behold, right there found the M4 GTS in the end, where you not believe as a driver like how such a casual handling Artists actually end up as can be fast. emotion Well pointed tongues say yes quite like that M GmbH no genuine sports car, but only sporting offshoot of Allerweltsmodellen build. And even if the M4 GTS this thesis only partially disproved - because he, despite his outstanding Dynamics continues to remains before a child of the middle class - So is it exactly it also the special attraction. Or to put it once something heretical to formulate: Had the CSL depending on such a legend has grown, when it once is not as radical M3 would have born? Remote such fundamental battles injected a GTS serotonin anyway in the highest dose. In front all acoustically: when its titanium Muffler tearing the flap, imperious speed tubes mingled with steely exhaust-milling and Schubert's Unfinished summarily executed on the chainsaw - Goes more to the Twelve actually only in Italy! you like it more civilized? Well, then sit down and all the finely worked out anschmachten Touring Car Details - And the bar included do not forget! everyday life That one not a M4 GTS just to Obi-parking to grinding needs, should actually be clear. Still riding BMW quite persistent on the subject Everyday around. And that does not even wrongly. The offer Semi Slicks quite passable moisture reserves, the trunk holds despite water injection unchanged 445 liters ready. Not to mention the landing gear, the streets in the set-up surprisingly attentive and dampens squeaky clean straight runs; or the Reihensechser which this side of the Full load remarkably efficient is working. In the end, however, prevented probably simply the strict limitation an overly 700 copies liberal use - and of course the fact that only two of the expressed comfortable Sport shells were used. Price-performance Amazingly, less the price of 142 600 euros (the far more would have paid over 700 buyers) as rather what BMW everything possible mitliefert. Navigation system, Park beeper, all multimedia Gedöns including iDrive - guys, with all due respect, it really would not now second hand! The carbon wheels for contrast, EUR 12 500 were many worth a try. Longitudinal dynamics **** The Biturbo unfolds bit rougher and more pointed, but still extremely spontaneous and effective. The brake brilliant contrast in every respect. Lateral dynamics ***** Currently, there is probably hardly be another athlete, the so active driving and manageable at the same time on a such a high lateral dynamics level acts. Emotion***** Look at it again briefly to the left, then likely even you to vote to be clear. Full marks, alone already for the gloomy creaking sound thunderstorm. everyday **** Even if it the M GmbH to every trick radicalized, so it remains clear everyday compliant as any Lambo. but counter exactly he takes Price-performance ***** 142 600 euros for the fastest BMW ever really too much? Now, the customers have their say long been ... Total **** (4.0)
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I was sitting in one yesterday, revving it to ~6k, and it was an ear splitting, amazing sound. This is a very special car. The orange M666 wheels looked way better in person than any picture I've seen.
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I saw the car at Seattle BMW yesterday and today. My God what will my neighbors think when (if) I bring home my GTS allocation. Sales manager had to quiet things down so they could continue to conduct business. And the GTS was outside! I want to drive one before making the final commitment. Not sure how it could be much faster than your car LARRY, as you are already faster than the 991GT3s and 997 RSs.
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Can I drive it too?  I put 1400kms on mine, and some other guys have put more, as I had to head home early and couldn't run it to the Nurburgring, but I would be surprised if you didn't love it. I don't want to blow up anyone's spot on the trip, but a few of us who took delivery of our GTS's also own 911's (or multiple 911s/porsches) of various spec incl Gt4's, GT3's, GT3RS's and even 911 cup cars...the list of cars goes skyward as you might imagine...All of us 911/porsche owners were extremely happy with what this car offers. I'm not alone in the sentiment 'it does not disappoint'. |
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