Intensive further development for BMW Motorsport customer teams: tests with the BMW M6 GT3 Evo package continue.

Munich. After two years of racing, the BMW M6 GT3 is set for a
technical update in 2018. The BMW Motorsport engineers have put
together an Evo package, which will bring improvements in many
areas. This ensures that the BMW M6 GT3 will continue to be a
contender for race wins and titles on the international GT racing
scene, as well as at 24-hour classics, such as at the Nürburgring
(GER) and Spa-Francorchamps (BEL).

“The BMW M6 GT3 will remain the flagship in the BMW customer
racing product range and our top model for the prestigious 24-hour
races at the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps in 2018 and beyond,”
said BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. “We are working on an Evo
package, to provide our customer racing teams with an even better car.
The latest tests at the Lausitzring showed that we have made a big
step forward, particularly in terms of driveability.”

The Evo package is focused on improving driveability,
particularly for non-professional drivers, widening the optimisation
window, and improving parts durability. To achieve this, some parts
for the car will be replaced, while others will be modified. The
direct comparison between the Evo package and the current model set-up
during tests at the Lausitzring (GER) in mid-July was promising. All
modifications are subject to final homologation by the Fédération
Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). Thus, the Evo package is an
additional measure to improve the BMW M6 GT3 for customer teams
worldwide. Operating costs, which had already been reduced at the end
of the 2016 season through the significant increase in released
mileage for many parts, remain at a low level. For example, the engine
of a BMW M6 GT3 does not need to be refreshed until 15,000 kilometres,
compared with 10,000 kilometres previously.

“The tests with the new Evo package for 2018 were great fun,”
said BMW works driver Philipp Eng (AUT), who was behind the wheel
during the tests. “Thanks to the updates, the BMW M6 GT3 is
significantly easier and more comfortable to drive. It is also more
consistent. All this makes it less tiring for the driver in the
cockpit. Driveability is really an important key to success.
Congratulations to the BMW engineers, who have really done a very good
job with the Evo package.”

BMW Motorsport customer teams and potential customers can
request more detailed information on the Evo package for the BMW M6
GT3 at the following E-mail address: m6gt3@bmw-motorsport.com.