BMW M6 GTLM

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BMW M6 GTLM
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BMW M6 GTLM, Art Car
Category GT Endurance (IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar GTLM
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
Length4,944 mm (195 in) excluding rear wing
Width2,046 mm (81 in)
Height1,212 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
Power580 PS (427 kW; 572 hp) at 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Weight1,250 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 Flag of the United States.svg BMW Team Rahal Letterman Lanigan
Notable drivers Flag of the United States.svg Bill Auberlen
Flag of Germany.svg Dirk Werner
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bruno Spengler


Flag of Brazil.svg Augusto Farfus


Flag of the United States.svg John Edwards
Flag of Germany.svg Lucas Luhr
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kuno Wittmer
Flag of the United States.svg Graham Rahal
Debut 2016 24 Hours of Daytona
RacesWins Poles
2342
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

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.

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Development

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]

Competition history

2016 season

Teams Championship

Team DAY SEB LBH LGA WGL MOS LIM ELK VIR AUS ATL PointsWTSC Pos.NAECNAEC Pos
No. 25 BMW Team RLL 525934785492987th3232
No. 100 BMW Team RLL 116101089938762679th2610th

[9] [10]

Manufacturer's Championship

Manufacturer DAY SEB LBH LGA WGL MOS LIM ELK VIR AUS ATL PointsWTSC Pos.NAECNAEC Pos
BMW 525934735463145th355th

[9] [10]

2017 season


Manufacturer's Championship

Manufacturer DAY SEB LBH AUS WGL MOS LIM ELK VIR LGA ATL PointsWTSC Pos.NAECNAEC Pos
BMW 864211264113422nd373rd

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