The mysterious camouflaged M4 we scooped on the Nurburgring last September, appears rolling up and down the Green Hell once again.
This time, the car sports a bigger rear wing, which looks mightier than the safety-car version pacing in Moto GP. That means it can only be a GTS variant of the “regular” M badged 4 series and we know this allegation isn’t far-fetched, since BMW marketing material already confirmed its existence.
So, let the speculations begin. Of course, it will be a track-inspired monster with lightweight elements, proficiency and mastery oozing from it, but who didn’t know that already? Following the E92 GTS recipe, it will most certainly lack in backseats but will be abundant in racing expertise.
Tweaked suspension, improved aero, and a power oomph will definitely be confirmed attributes in the future model’s list. Speaking of power, unlike the previous naturally aspirated monsters that lurked in the hardcore Bavarian coupes, extracting more potential from the new six-cylinder S55 engine will be easier thanks to its turbocharged layout. Of course, BMW won’t overdo it, so we’re thinking 470 – 480 HP will suffice.
Also, we do hope it comes with the water-injection system, as seen on the M4 Moto GP safety car. Here’s how it looks munching asphalt on the ‘Ring: