1/18 Minichamps BMW M3 GTR E46 2003 street Black - Pro-collector

1/18 Minichamps BMW M3 GTR E46 2003 street Black

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The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46, E90/E92/E93 and F80 3 Series models. The initial model was available in a coupé body style. At times the M3 has also been available in saloon and convertible body styles. Due to the coupé and convertible models no longer being part of the 3 Series range from 2015, the F82/F83 coupe and convertible models are now called the M4 based on the newly introduced 4 Series. The M3 name remains in use solely for the saloon version. Upgrades over the standard 3 Series automobiles include more powerful and responsive engines, improved handling/suspension/braking systems, aerodynamic body enhancements, lightweight components and interior/exterior accents with the tri-colour "M" (Motorsport) emblem. The E46 GTR came to life in February 2001, powered by the P60B40 a 3,997 cc V8 producing 330 kW (449 PS; 443 hp). Unlike the straight-six powered M3 versions, which were outpaced by the Porsche 996 GT3, the racing version of the E46 M3 GTR, entered by Schnitzer Motorsport, was very successful in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) with BMW factory driver Jörg Müller securing the 2001 GT title. Rivals such as Porsche pointed out that this car was more of a prototype as no V8 engine was available in the road-going BMW E46, which is in violation of the spirit of Gran Turismo. In 2001, ALMS regulations stated that cars must be for sale on two continents within twelve months of the rules being issued. To fulfill this rule, BMW created the road going GTR and put them on sale after the 2001 season, for €250,000 each. The ALMS rules were altered for 2002 to state that 100 cars and 1,000 engines must be built for the car to qualify without penalties. Although BMW could have raced the V8 with the new weight and power penalties under these new regulations, they chose to pull out of the ALMS, effectively ending the short-lived M3 GTR's career. Two Schnitzer Motorsport M3 GTR cars saw a comeback in 2003 at the 24 Hours Nürburgring, winning 1–2 in 2004 and 2005, (power increased to 368 kW (500 PS; 493 hp)[39]) as well as entries in the 24 Hours Spa. Onboard coverage recorded in 2004 Hans-Joachim Stuck, Pedro Lamy, Jörg Müller and Dirk Müller on the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps. Private teams (Scheid, Getrag, etc.) also have fit 3,997 cc BMW V8 engines into the E46 body to race on the Nürburgring, winning some VLN races in the last years. The M3 GTR is widely known as the player's car in Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Carbon in racing trim with a royal blue livery.

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