BMW M Motorsport offers a complete portfolio of GT racing cars with the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, the BMW M4 GT4 EVO and the new BMW M2 Racing. Whether endurance or sprint races, an international championship or a track day weekend: BMW M customer sports cars are up to the challenge, for beginners, advanced drivers and professionals alike.
However, one question interested parties and racing newcomers often ask is: how do you buy a racing car like this? After all, despite being based on series-production cars, you won’t find these athletes on wheels at the showrooms of your local car dealers. BMW M Motorsport Product Manager Marius May explains.
Collecting information.
As a general rule, anyone who wants to get involved in motor racing should have a basic idea of where they want to go. Which vehicle is right for me? Which racing series do I want to compete in? And how much can I afford to spend? The model pages and booklets for BMW M Motorsport vehicles provide a good starting point for any of the above questions. Further information can be obtained via the model-specific email addresses.
Test drive.
Get in touch: a BMW M Motorsport vehicle is a tool for the racetrack, designed to achieve the best lap times, for any and every lap. To get a good first impression, you can book a track day slot. Whether you want the full racetrack experience or individual training, plenty of options are available via the BMW M Driving Experience. The experienced instructors on site will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the vehicle.
Get into direct contact with BMW M Motorsport.
Get into direct contact with BMW M Motorsport.
Have you gathered the essential information and drawn up your plan for the next racing season? Then, the BMW M Motorsport product and sales managers come into play: Marius May (BMW M4 GT4 EVO), Roy Szakacsi (BMW M4 GT3 EVO) and Nico Amende (BMW M2 Racing) collaborate to verify whether and when a vehicle is available and if the planned use is in line with the goals of BMW M Motorsport. Capacities are limited, as both the BMW M4 GT3 EVO and the BMW M4 GT4 EVO are handcrafted in the BMW M factory in Garching.
The new BMW M2 Racing, however, is an exception in this regard. Although only made to order like the other models, unlike them it will be produced at the BMW plant in Mexico alongside the series models BMW M2 and BMW M2 CS. This helps to keep vehicle costs as low as possible for the newcomer. It also means, the model can be delivered to certified motorsport dealers on all continents without additional transport costs. Product manager Nico Amende assists customers on their journey until a purchase has been made or, on request, connects them with a sales partner in their area.
Further details about the model, such as running costs, servicing and spare parts supply, can also be discussed with the respective BMW M Motorsport product managers. Once all details have been resolved, all that remains is to sign the purchase agreement. May, Szakacsi or Amende will then reserve a vehicle from the production line and let you know exactly when it will be available. Naturally, this should happen as quickly as possible. As for the BMW M4 GT4 EVO and M4 GT3 EVO, these models are only produced in batches, so the waiting time for new vehicles can be up to a year.
Handover of the vehicle.
Handover of the vehicle.
Marius May and his colleagues will contact you the moment the model is ready for delivery. The handover usually takes place in person at BMW M Motorsport, either at the production site in Garching or at BMW Welt in Munich. It is also possible to have the race car delivered directly to a track or to your team’s location – because the vehicles leave the factory ‘ready to race’ and are waiting for their first outing.
