E46 M3 GTR Comprehensive Thread

[bimmerfan08]

Years ago, I created a thread on M3forum.net that was dedicated to the E46 M3 GTR. I searched this forum and didn't find anything in line with my original thread. Many of us enjoy comprehensive threads that cover the unique variants of M cars such as the GTR. I'm starting a new enthusiast thread here. Mods: feel free to sticky the thread.

Posting rules: Only E46 M3 GTR content should be posted in this thread. This includes but isn't limited to articles, technical specifications, videos, pictures, ads, and diagrams. Discussion is welcome but keep it to the subject line as much as possible.

Technical Specifications - Race Version (sourced from 2003 C&D article):

• Vehicle description
  • Front-engine
  • Rear-wheel drive
  • 1-passenger
  • 2-door
• Vehicle dimensions
  • Wheelbase: 107.5 in
  • Length: 181.6 in
  • Curb weight: 2,450 lb
• Engine
  • Code: P60B40
  • Produced: 2001 to 2005
  • Naturally aspirated V8
  • DOHC 32-valve
  • Aluminum block and heads
  • BMW Motorsport engine-control system with port fuel injection
  • 4.0-liter displacement (244 cu in, 3997cc)
  • 444 crank horsepower @ 7,500 RPM
  • 354 lb-ft torque @ 5,500 RPM
• Transmission
  • Six-speed non-synchro manual gearbox
• Performance
  • Top speed: 152 mph (redline limited)
  • 0-60 mph: 3.4 seconds
  • 0-100 mph: 7.0 seconds
  • Standing 1/4 mile: 11.4 seconds @ 127 mph
  • Braking, 70-0 mph: 139 ft
  • Road holding, low-speed flat corner: 1.20 g
• Average fuel economy: 5 MPG
• Factory teams: Prototype Technology Group (PTG) and Schnitzer

Articles:

1. BMW Magazine: The BMW M3 GTR Strassenversion
2. BMW Wiki: M3 GTR
3. BMWBLOG: BMW E46 M3 GTR - One of the Most Limited Production Models Ever Produced
4. Legendary Cars: A Detailed Look at the BMW E46 M3 GTR
5. BMW M3 GTR: What Makes This Bimmer Special and How Much They're Worth Today
6. SuperCars: 2002 BMW M3 GTR Strassenversion
7. Bimmer Life: BMW Classic Offers a Glimpse of the E46 M3 GTR
8. Bimmers.com: BMW M3 GTR - A Truly Unique Experience
9. This is How Much a 2001 BMW E46 M3 GTR Costs Today
10. Car And Driver: BMW M3 GTR
11. Wikipedia: BMW P60B40
12. Road & Track: The BMW M3 GTR Bent the Rules to Beat Everyone
13. The E46 M3 GTR Transformed More Regular Folks Into BMW Fans Than Any Other M Model
14. When BMW Exploited A Loophole to Beat Porsche
15. Everything You Should Know About the 2001 BMW M3 GTR Coupe
16. 2001 BMW M3 GTR Race and Road Cars to be Presented at Legends of the Autobahn Concours D'Elegance
17. The BMW GTRs in the ALMS 2011 - That Was the Year That Was
18. BMW E46 M3 GTR at Legends of the Autobahn
19. Victim of Complaints - 2001 BMW E46 M3 GTR
20. The Elusive BMW E46 M3 GTR at Amelia Island

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Videos:

[Estoril]

Taken during one of several visit to PTG Chantilly who was campaigning the cars for BMWNA.


Race bodies 'In the white" flown-in by BMWAG to be built up to race. Bodies went on the rotisserie to have unnecessary weight removed.










Some of the raced cars being maintained:

[PSUEng]

Awesome, thanks for posting! I forgot about these beauties. Would love to know the details of the builds, business arrangements, etc.

[bimmerfan08]

Pictures of the E46 M3 GTR street version

[Slideways]

P60B40

[Estoril]

From a 2003 PTG visit:

[SQ13]

This PTG built M3 GTR sold for $196k a few years ago. Would be a dream to own a PTG GTR.

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am18/amelia-island/lots/r0059-2001-bmw-ptg-m3-gt-v8-grand-am/642097

[bimmerfan08]

From a 2003 PTG visit:

These are great - thanks for sharing. Any closer views of the front and rear suspension geometries?

[bmwfnatic]

It seems based on the race car photo’s they already figured out that the rear 2 subframe mounting points were a weak point.

I am also curious if the closed off back seat panel is to create more torsional rigidity, or purely to shield the driver from the fuel cell if anything were to go wrong.

[bigjae46]

Thanks for posting! Love the Hans Stuck video on the 'Ring. I will say the street version looks goofy except for the engine bay!

I had to do because its what I do...since the current M division models have CS, competition, M-performance...how much longer until they start slapping GTR badges on 5000lb SUVs that never see a racetrack?

[bigjae46]

P60B40

That engine looks tiny!

[bimmerfan08]

More videos

Team PTG showing off GTRs at BMW Financial Services

At Road Atlanta

[Estoril]

PTG shop continued:

[0-60motorsports]

Pictures of the E46 M3 GTR street version

Always Loved these pics of the GTR Road version in the UAE BMW showroom. I wonder if we can still see this car at the BMW WELT.

[Altaran]

Always Loved these pics of the GTR Road version in the UAE BMW showroom. I wonder if we can still see this car at the BMW WELT.

When I was at BMW Welt, they only had the race car.
But I know that BMW Classic has at least one Straßenversion. It's also in Munich.

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