BMW's M4 DTM on the way to Australia

Roll cage, adjustable suspension and more power for hardcore coupe.

David McCowen
BMW Australia will introduce a limited-edition M4 to celebrate victory in the European DTM championship. Photo: Supplied

Cashed up fans of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters race series - Germany's answer to V8 Supercars - will be able to live out their racing fantasies with a limited-edition version of BMW's M4 Coupe.

Built to celebrate German racer Marco Wittman's 2014 and 2016 DTM titles, the new BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition is a $295,000 showcase for the brand's latest go-fast technology.

Based on the sold-out BMW M4 GTS coupe, the new machine features a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine with 368kW and 600Nm outputs - 51kW and 50Nm more than a normal M4 - heading to the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The car uses cutting-edge water injection technology to cool intake temperatures, allowing it to make reliable power in trying conditions.

The limited-edition M4 features a track-themed interior with race harnesses, a roll cage and fire extinguisher. Photo: Supplied

BMW has also equipped the car with a titanium exhaust system, ceramic brakes, a high-downforce aero kit and staggered 19-inch and 20-inch alloys with sticky Michelin semi-slick tyres.

Suspension is taken care of by coilovers with remote reservoirs with three-way adjustment that allows track day enthusiasts to tailor cars to their racing environment.  

Priced at more than double the cost of a regular M3 sedan, the DTM special also features race seats, a roll cage, six-point harnesses and a fire extinguisher.

Just 10 examples are on the way to Australia, arriving in 2017. Local race fans can see Wittman in action at the 2017 Bathurst 12 Hour, where he will share a BMW M6 GT3 with 2013 Bathurst 1000 winners Mark Winterbottom and Steven Richards.

Drive Comments
0 Comments
Facebook Comments
 
The size of your tyre is located on the sidewall of your tyre.
It will be similar to the sample below.
New cars for sale View more
Ends 31 January 2017
2015 Audi S5
Special Offer $118,667 More Information
2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
$140,622 More Information
2016 Lexus RC RC F
$168,909 More Information
Ends 31 January 2017
2015 Audi RS5
Special Offer $167,656 More Information
2016 Alpina B4 Bi-Turbo
$171,072 More Information
2016 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
$172,647 More Information
Show All