The BMW M4 GTS: The Fastest Series Production BMW Ever Made
Behind me is the BMW M4 GTS, a car that holds a special place in the hearts of automotive enthusiasts. What makes this car so unique is that it's the fastest series production BMW ever made, with only 700 units available worldwide. This incredible machine has been crafted to deliver unparalleled performance, and we're about to dive into what makes it tick.
The Heart of the M4 GTS: The S55 Twin-Turbo Engine
In the front of the M4 GTS lies a mighty engine that's sure to get your heart racing - the 3.0-liter twin-turbo S55 motor. This is the same engine found in the standard M4 Road car, but with one key difference: it features a water injection system. In simple terms, this technology uses a fine spray of water into the intake manifold to cool the compressed air going into the engine. By doing so, BMW was able to increase boost pressures and extract more power and torque from the motor.
The Numbers Don't Lie
When compared to a standard road-going M4, the S55 motor in the GTS produces 493 brake horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque - a staggering 68 BHP increase and 47 lb-ft more than its standard counterpart. This significant boost in performance is made possible by BMW's extensive weight reduction efforts.
The Weight Loss Program
One of the most impressive aspects of the M4 GTS is its substantial weight loss. By shaving off an astonishing 80 kilograms, BMW has managed to significantly reduce the car's overall mass. This was achieved through the judicious use of carbon fiber, which was employed in various areas of the vehicle, including the roof, bonnet, and rear wing. Other weight-saving measures include aluminum control arms and wheel hangers.
The Wheels on the M4 GTS
Take a closer look at the wheels on the M4 GTS, and you'll notice they're slightly different from those found on the standard M4. These 20-inch front wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires are unique to the GTS model and provide a more aggressive appearance. The rear wheels, meanwhile, feature a slightly smaller size - 19 inches with the same high-performance tire.
Braking Power
When it comes to stopping power, the M4 GTS has been equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes all around. This is a significant upgrade over the standard braking system found on the M4 Road car, providing improved durability and better heat dissipation.
The Finishing Touches
Inside the M4 GTS, you'll find an abundance of Alcantara trim, which adds to the car's overall sense of luxury and sophistication. The dashboard features M logos stitched into every crevice, while the seats boast carbon fiber inserts for added grip and support. A bespoke exhaust system rounds out the interior, delivering a distinctive sound that's sure to turn heads on the road.
The Dual-Clutch Transmission
While the standard M4 is available with either a manual or automatic transmission, the GTS model is exclusive to the M Sport Speed dual-clutch transmission. This means that drivers will get instant torque delivery and seamless shifting, making the car feel even more agile and responsive.
Additional Features and Options
One of the standout features on the M4 GTS is the inclusion of an optional Club Sport package. This adds a range of upgrades, including a half-cage structure in the rear for improved safety during track driving, as well as a fire extinguisher to keep drivers safe in the event of an emergency.
The Verdict
So there you have it - the BMW M4 GTS is an incredible machine that embodies everything that's great about the company's performance division. With its massive engine, impressive weight reduction efforts, and exclusive features, this car is sure to turn heads on the road. We can't wait to get behind the wheel and experience the M4 GTS for ourselves.
A Special Edition?
The last thing we heard was from the BMW guys who have just popped out to say a bit more about the M4 GTS - "We're not really meant to do this, but we're going to start it up so you can see how it sounds." Click on the link below to watch an in-depth walkaround of the car or click the right-hand button to watch an M4 take on an M5 on track for more Evo Unwrapped in future.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis behind me is the BMW M4 GTS now the main thing you need to know about this car is that it is the fastest series production BMW ever made there's only 700 of them and it is a very special thing indeed let's find out exactly what BMW has done to this car to make it so quick in the front of the M4 GTS is the 3 l twint turbo s55 motor now this is the same engine as the one that you find in the M4 Road car it is not the n55 engine that made an appearance in our recent M2 video the biggest difference though is that this engine has a water injection system in simple terms what this does is use a fine spray of water into the intake manifold to cool the compressed air going into the engine which in turn means you can use higher boost pressures and get more power and Torque from the motor the s55 motor in the M4 GTS puts out 493 brake horsepower and 442 PB foot of torque now compared to a normal road going M4 that's a 68 BHP increase and 47 LBT more to play with for the GTS BMW has put the M4 on an extensive diet an 80 kilo diet to be exact now how they've done that is with extensive use of carbon fiber so you got that lovely carbon fiber rear wing you've got a carbon fiber roof and you've got a carbon fiber Bonnet and it's still got that power Dome as well other weight saving measures include things like aluminum control arms and wheel hangers now you might have seen these wheels before they were on the M4 GTS concept they're 20 in at the rear 19 in at the front sh in mitchellan Pilot Sport cut two tires also unique to the GTS is a set of M manually adjustable coilovers and you've got carbon ceramic brakes all around rear of the GTS then obviously you've got this carbon fiber rear wing there's also a titanium exhaust system and first for BMW are these OLED lights OLED is like the technology you get in a smartphone screen so it gives a very uniform color hence why they look like that then in the boot is that water tank we mentioned earlier it's five liters and you keep it topped up when you're doing things like track days and it will make sure the car's always running at 493 brake horsepower if it does run out of water the car will still run but just not at as higher BHP output inside then you've got Alcantara absolutely everywhere there's GTS logos stitched in here there's M logo stitched in here M stitched into the seat belt these lovely carbon fiber raros this is the m performance wheel which we talked about in the M2 video and you've got a carbon fiber shifts around the GTS is available only with an M sspeed dual clutch transmission not a manual like the standard M4 so you can have a club sport package as an option which means you've got this half cage in the back and a fire extinguisher overall that gives the car a 1 1510 kg curb weight that's lighter than a 9911 turbos s but that's not lighter than a GT3 RS which weighs 1,375 kilos M Engineers have rejigged the traction control and abs to make it much more track friendly really though what stands out with the GTS is just how special it is you've got all this carbon fiber outside all this Alcantara and trinketry inside and it's just a really special place to be now the last GTS was a mega thing so we can't wait to drive this let's hope it is as good as the last one the guys from BMW have just really quickly popped out we're not really meant to do this but I'm going to start it up so you can see how it sounds click on the left to see an in-depth walk around of the BMW N2 or alternatively click on the right to watch an M4 take on an M5 on track for more Evo unwrapped in future make sure to click subscribe belowthis behind me is the BMW M4 GTS now the main thing you need to know about this car is that it is the fastest series production BMW ever made there's only 700 of them and it is a very special thing indeed let's find out exactly what BMW has done to this car to make it so quick in the front of the M4 GTS is the 3 l twint turbo s55 motor now this is the same engine as the one that you find in the M4 Road car it is not the n55 engine that made an appearance in our recent M2 video the biggest difference though is that this engine has a water injection system in simple terms what this does is use a fine spray of water into the intake manifold to cool the compressed air going into the engine which in turn means you can use higher boost pressures and get more power and Torque from the motor the s55 motor in the M4 GTS puts out 493 brake horsepower and 442 PB foot of torque now compared to a normal road going M4 that's a 68 BHP increase and 47 LBT more to play with for the GTS BMW has put the M4 on an extensive diet an 80 kilo diet to be exact now how they've done that is with extensive use of carbon fiber so you got that lovely carbon fiber rear wing you've got a carbon fiber roof and you've got a carbon fiber Bonnet and it's still got that power Dome as well other weight saving measures include things like aluminum control arms and wheel hangers now you might have seen these wheels before they were on the M4 GTS concept they're 20 in at the rear 19 in at the front sh in mitchellan Pilot Sport cut two tires also unique to the GTS is a set of M manually adjustable coilovers and you've got carbon ceramic brakes all around rear of the GTS then obviously you've got this carbon fiber rear wing there's also a titanium exhaust system and first for BMW are these OLED lights OLED is like the technology you get in a smartphone screen so it gives a very uniform color hence why they look like that then in the boot is that water tank we mentioned earlier it's five liters and you keep it topped up when you're doing things like track days and it will make sure the car's always running at 493 brake horsepower if it does run out of water the car will still run but just not at as higher BHP output inside then you've got Alcantara absolutely everywhere there's GTS logos stitched in here there's M logo stitched in here M stitched into the seat belt these lovely carbon fiber raros this is the m performance wheel which we talked about in the M2 video and you've got a carbon fiber shifts around the GTS is available only with an M sspeed dual clutch transmission not a manual like the standard M4 so you can have a club sport package as an option which means you've got this half cage in the back and a fire extinguisher overall that gives the car a 1 1510 kg curb weight that's lighter than a 9911 turbos s but that's not lighter than a GT3 RS which weighs 1,375 kilos M Engineers have rejigged the traction control and abs to make it much more track friendly really though what stands out with the GTS is just how special it is you've got all this carbon fiber outside all this Alcantara and trinketry inside and it's just a really special place to be now the last GTS was a mega thing so we can't wait to drive this let's hope it is as good as the last one the guys from BMW have just really quickly popped out we're not really meant to do this but I'm going to start it up so you can see how it sounds click on the left to see an in-depth walk around of the BMW N2 or alternatively click on the right to watch an M4 take on an M5 on track for more Evo unwrapped in future make sure to click subscribe below\n"
