Thursday, June 30, 2011

BMW M3 builds 67 CRT

The BMW M GmbH, will build in a small edition of the M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). For the first time it is a novel and in the automotive industry globally unique process for the production of components made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) are used. The lightweight design helps the high-performance sedan at a weight ratio of 3.5 kilograms per hp.

The V8 engine with an output of 331 kW/450 hp accelerates the BMW M3 CRT h in 4.4 seconds from zero to 100 km / The speed of the BMW M3 CRT is limited by the electronic engine control to 290 km/h. The BMW M3 CRT is produced in a limited edition of 67 units. After a number of pieces of 135 vehicles built BMW M3, this is the second series of a small designed for racing and street legal with a high performance sports car bearing the M-Factory.


The BMW M3 CRT has a hood as well as seats for driver and passenger of carbon-honeycomb cell material, resulting in a unique process in the manufacture of car body parts for the electrical planned and BMW models BMW i3 i8. Compared to the aluminum hood of the BMW M3 Sedan standard results, for example, a weight reduction of around 50 percent.

In addition, the BMW M3 CRT also has a rear spoiler and integrated into the front air deflector made of CFRP. Is completed the weight-optimized design of the BMW M3 CRT is a vehicle specifically configured soundproofing and a sport exhaust system with an ultra-light titanium muffler. Also conceived on the model-specific rear bench seat, two seats available.

Their individual character is based on the aligned for optimal lateral support contour of the front seats. As standard, the BMW M3 CRT is among other things with the M Double Clutch Transmission with Drive logic, navigation system Professional, BMW Individual High End audio system, lighting, mirrors and luggage compartment package and alarm system and parking distance control with sensors on the vehicle front and rear equipped.

Despite this very extensive standard equipment, its DIN unladen weight below 1580 kg, with the corresponding value of the M3 sedan at around 45 kilograms. Considering the features a weight saving is around 70 kilograms. The selective reduction of the weight in the front vehicle section also provides for a rear axle load increased to 48.4 percent share, which affects particularly positive impact on the agility of the vehicle.

Works under the hood of the M3-CRP in the CRT, power output and maximum torque even higher variation of the exclusively developed for the BMW M3 V8 high-speed drive. From a displacement of 4360 cubic centimeters, which also developed the BMW M3 used eight-cylinder engine develops a peak output of 331 kW/450 hp at 8300 revolutions per minute.

The maximum torque of 440 Nm is available at 3750 rpm. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via the M3 in the BMW-developed dual-clutch transmission with Drivelogic. Its switching characteristics have been specifically designed for the engine of the BMW M3 CRT. Shift paddles on the steering wheel allow manual gear selection.

For maximum acceleration from a standing start is a Launch Control. For a characteristic appearance of the BMW M3 with its CRT 19-inch wheels provide the exclusive exterior paint in Frozen Arctic Silver Metallic in combination with applications in metal and a specific Melbournerot BMW kidney.

The interior, also with exclusive door sills, door panels and decorative trim is equipped with aluminum fiber structure.

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