Category | GT Endurance (IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar GTLM | ||||||
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Constructor | BMW | ||||||
Predecessor | BMW Z4 GTE | ||||||
Successor | BMW M8 GTE | ||||||
Technical specifications [1] | |||||||
Chassis | Steel chassis with safety roll cage | ||||||
Suspension (front) | Pushrod with double wishbones coupled with ZF Sachs dampers | ||||||
Suspension (rear) | Same as front | ||||||
Length | 4,944 mm (195 in) excluding rear wing | ||||||
Width | 2,046 mm (81 in) | ||||||
Height | 1,212 mm (48 in) | ||||||
Wheelbase | 2,910 mm (115 in) | ||||||
Engine | BMW S63B44 4,395 cc (268 cu in) 90° V8 twin-turbocharged, front engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||||
Transmission | Xtrac [2] 6-speed sequential semi-automatic paddle-shift | ||||||
Power | 580 PS (427 kW; 572 hp) at 7,000 rpm (estimated) | ||||||
Weight | 1,250 kg (2,756 lb) including driver | ||||||
Fuel | VP Racing Fuels | ||||||
Lubricants | Pennzoil | ||||||
Brakes | AP Racing carbon brake discs with 6-piston calipers and pads | ||||||
Tyres | Michelin | ||||||
Competition history | |||||||
Notable entrants | BMW Team Rahal Letterman Lanigan | ||||||
Notable drivers | Bill Auberlen Dirk Werner Bruno Spengler John Edwards Lucas Luhr Kuno Wittmer Graham Rahal | ||||||
Debut | 2016 24 Hours of Daytona | ||||||
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Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||
Drivers' Championships | 0 |
The BMW M6 GTLM is an endurance grand tourer (GT) car constructed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW. The car was announced to be under development, through a press release in October 2015, following the announcement and unveiling of the BMW M6 GT3, [3] although few of the car's technical specifications were revealed. [4] The car was based on the BMW M6 GT3, and the car had its initial shakedown and testing conducted by BMW Team RLL, at the Sebring International Raceway, in Florida, during early November 2015. [5] The car had its race debut at the 2016 24 Hours of Daytona with BMW Team RLL.
The BMW M6 GTLM was built and developed by BMW Motorsport in Germany, the new-generation GT contender marked a significant departure from its predecessor, the Z4 GTE, both in appearance and performance, with virtually zero carryover between the two cars. The car featured a significantly greater wheelbase, at 2910mm for the M6, compared to the 2512mm wheelbase of the Z4, increasing its stability. [6] The car was a development of the BMW M6 GT3, with the key differences between the GT3 and GTLM versions of the car being the rear wing and brakes, as well as some electronics. [7] The BMW M6 GTLM would be eligible for competition in only the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. [8]
Team | DAY | SEB | LBH | LGA | WGL | MOS | LIM | ELK | VIR | AUS | ATL | Points | WTSC Pos. | NAEC | NAEC Pos |
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No. 25 BMW Team RLL | 5 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 298 | 7th | 32 | 32 |
No. 100 BMW Team RLL | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 267 | 9th | 26 | 10th |
Manufacturer | DAY | SEB | LBH | LGA | WGL | MOS | LIM | ELK | VIR | AUS | ATL | Points | WTSC Pos. | NAEC | NAEC Pos |
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BMW | 5 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 314 | 5th | 35 | 5th |
Manufacturer | DAY | SEB | LBH | AUS | WGL | MOS | LIM | ELK | VIR | LGA | ATL | Points | WTSC Pos. | NAEC | NAEC Pos |
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BMW | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 342 | 2nd | 37 | 3rd |
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