BMW announces M3 GTS – the Clubsport version.

Thursday, 11. 5. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, BMW News, Main

BMW Press Release:
Munich. BMW M GmbH now offers a truly outstanding performer based on the BMW M3 Coupé also ideal for Clubsport events – exactly the right car for the truly discerning customer demanding the very utmost in terms of power and performance. The BMW M3 GTS [...]

Video: 2009 BMW Sauber F1 Showroom reel

Friday, 05. 15. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

We don’t usually post too much about BMW’s F1 program, because we somewhat prefer the Touring Car action, but the rule changes this season and the way the racing is developing is making us keep our eyes out for cool stuff… and this video definitely got our pulse up!

Video: Alpina’s new B6 GT3 racecar in action

Thursday, 03. 26. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

German BMW blog Bimmertoday found these killer videos of Alpina’s new green touring car racer, the B6 GT3. The German tuner/manufacturer plans to make the car available to privateer teams for endurance racing and for participation in the FIA GT3 class. Here are some cool shots of the car being tested at Paul Ricard, the [...]

BMW teams fail to seal the deal in WTCC and ALMS races

Monday, 03. 23. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Despite promising results in qualifying for the second race of the WTCC season, in Puebla, Mexico, BMW drivers Priaulx and Farfus could not convert their front row grids positions into race wins. Swede Rickard Rydell managed to eke out a win in his SEAT in Race 1, which saw a number of minor incidents. Farfus [...]

BMW shocker in WTCC qualifying at Puebla

Sunday, 03. 22. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

At a tight track that is traditionally better suited to FWD cars like SEATs, BMW drivers Farfus and Priaulx stunned the field by locking up the front row in final qualifying for the World Touring Car Challenge (WTCC) race in Puebla, Mexico. The two BMW pilots speculated that the resurfaced track contributed to their increased [...]

BMW back in the ALMS with Rahal Letterman Racing

Friday, 03. 13. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

The 57th 12 Hours of Sebring will mark BMW’s return to the American Le Mans Series for the first time since 2006. The team has been planning and building their two E92 M3 entries at Rahal Letterman Racing’s HQ in Ohio for the last two years, and has been testing the cars extensively over the [...]

New UK-Based BMW Racing Series: M3 CSL Cup

Tuesday, 03. 10. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

We’ve long known the UK is a hotbed of motorsport activity, with more racing history and legends than many countries can dream of. For UK (and European) BMW fans, there’s now a new outlet for their track-focused fiending: the CSL Cup. Obviously we’re all familiar with the fantastic platform that is the E46 M3, especially [...]

BTW, SEAT: BMW wants its title back!

Saturday, 03. 7. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

While this doesn’t exactly rank as the most shocking announcement of the week, BMW race fans will sure be thrilled to see the official BMW announcements regarding the marque’s continued participation in the WTCC. After a highly successful string of championships, BMW’s teams will for the first time be in the role of the assailant, [...]

BMW NA enters SCCA SPEED TC World Challenge

Friday, 03. 6. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

BMW North America officially announced their sponsorship of the SCCA SPEED World Touring Car Challenge today. BMW last won the Manufacturer’s Cup in the TC Challenge back in 2004, and while privateers have continously campaigned BMW’s in the series with success (James Clay scored the marque’s 49th World Challenge win last season in a Bimmerworld [...]

Alpina’s new racer looks about as cool as can be!

Thursday, 02. 26. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Car and Driver has a short write-up on Alpina’s new B6 GT3 530HP 535 lb-ft torque monster racer. I’m sure BMW fans will be thrilled to see Alpina return to touring car racing after a 20-year absense, especially with such a visually attractive car! Check the C&D article for more details.