IMSA GTP 101: BMW M Hybrid V8 Tech Tour

[Jbrown7403]

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Very interesting video (at least I thought so). Looking forward see how it does!

[c18]

I think the funniest part is how they put huge ass grilles on the race car too

[M3 boi]

Originally Posted by c18

I think the funniest part is how they put huge ass grilles on the race car too

Oh come on, compared to the road cars? Personally I think it’s the best grille in the bmw lineup at the moment

[Tallest]

Originally Posted by M3 boi

Oh come on, compared to the road cars? Personally I think it’s the best grille in the bmw lineup at the moment

The good news I think they know it. BMW is teasing that grille arrangement for few times now, first on that "Get the Dee" xelennial monstrousity of a concept (but car itself looks nice), now this.

I agree with you, this is by far best grille BMW makes on anything modern today. Nice sharknose. integrate your dark lights within. Have the "meme" grille taking over the face, yet done right it will work I think. And can work nicely on non ICE cars too. Im looking forward to new 3 series, which this Dee car I think is sounding out right now.

[Igor_M5]

Damn, was excited for 10 minutes of bmws Hybrid V8 insight, only to get 40 seconds :/ (btw that starts at 6:10min mark)

Excited to learn more. 🥵

Narrator forgot to mention… the only IMSA competitor to use components from their production parts bin,specifically for the motor developed by BMW for almost 15 years at the expense and in form of blood sweat and tears of every N63 owner (Guinea pig) since 2008, me being one of them (for all 10 or 11 variants?). 🫠

[G30 B58]

Originally Posted by c18

I think the funniest part is how they put huge ass grilles on the race car too

Funny but functional. Those "cars" move so much air through and around them for cooling and downforce.

[c18]

Originally Posted by M3 boi

Oh come on, compared to the road cars? Personally I think it’s the best grille in the bmw lineup at the moment

It 100% looks good, I know it also serves a purpose too, just poking fun at the last 3 years of absolute headassery at BMW

[c18]

Originally Posted by G30 B58

Funny but functional. Those "cars" move so much air through and around them for cooling and downforce.

Agreed, one of the better looking set of “grilles” BMW has produced in the past couple years, if we can even call them grilles.

[phefner]

The design language is spot-on. Identifies as BMW. Hopefully this carries forward to upcoming LCIs and new model releases.

What should be concerning are the number of parts in the front fascia. Following the interviews over the weekend, BMW and Acura may have a cool design, but will it withstand the rigors of racing wheel to wheel for hours?

Going to be a fun race this weekend.

[NYG]

The sniffer probably won't have a great debut against Acura, Porsche, Cadillac but they have potential.

[Foxtrot3Zero]

Both sniffers and the competition...

[NYG]

Originally Posted by Foxtrot3Zero

Both sniffers and the competition...

They're going to sniff all the downforce away from the cars ahead.

[TargaM2]

Dallara do such a good job building these cars, it’s nice to see BMW finally getting involved in higher tier Motorsport again. Looking forward to seeing these cars run at Lemans & the WEC rounds next season.

[IcewaterPete]

It’s going to be a great year of racing!

[GoneIn4Secs]

Certainly looks odd