THE BMW M4 DTM CHAMPION EDITION.

When it comes to driving performance, the BMW M4 DTM notches up some impressive scores. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint for example takes just 3.8 seconds, and its electronically limited top speed is 305 km/h. This remarkable performance is made possible not least by the six-cylinder in-line engine’s innovative water injection system, already familiar from the BMW M4 GTS model. The cooling action this produces in the combustion chamber makes for a significant expansion of the engine’s thermally induced performance limits, showing a 16% performance improvement over the standard series engine.

The BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition 2016 is exclusively available in alpine white. The additional foiling pays homage in its design and moulding to the look of BMW Motorsport DTM racing car, and emphasises at first glance the edition model’s close relationship with the brand’s successes in the world’s most popular line of international touring cars. The various carbon-fibre aerodynamic components also contribute to the distinctive racing-car appearance. These include the front splitter, the aero-flicks positioned ahead of the front wheel arches, wing mirror caps, side skirt extensions, rear diffuser and the large rear spoiler fixed to the trunk lid.

Compared to the standard BMW M4 series model, the DTM Champion Edition excels not only with an improved performance but also once more with optimised driving dynamic qualities. Part of this is again down to the rigorously applied concept of intelligent lightweight construction. Among other features, the engine bonnet, roof, supporting tube for the instrument panel and rear diffuser are made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRP). The silencer of the double-flow sport exhaust system with its two double-tailpipes is crafted from exceptionally lightweight titanium.

Road holding is assured with the specially racetrack-calibrated Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 high-performance tyres, in 265/35 R19 format in the front and 285/30 R20 at the rear. The tyre mix is mounted on alloy wheel rims with the star-spoke 666 M design in orbit-grey matte finish. The M carbon-ceramic braking system guarantees fade-free acceleration even in tough racetrack use. Traction and pressure ratings for the individually customisable 3-way M coilover suspension can be mechanically adjusted. So the car’s handling properties can be tailored to personal taste and road characteristics.

The BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition 2016, in a limited edition of just 200 vehicles worldwide, is available right now for €148,500.