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The BMW M235i Racing is a Welcomed Motorsport Addition

by Matthew Bessette
November 20, 2013
in BMW
BMW 235i (Source: BMW)
BMW 235i (Source: BMW)

Once again, BMW has taken us by surprise and widened their range of M-series cars. This time, they’ve released a new racecar boasting sharp fenders and a wide body: the BMW M235i. The racecar offers incredible figures reminiscent of the old E46 M3, as well as a fair price that will have racing teams rushing to grab one. BMW intends for the M235i to enter a series of different races, including the Nürburgring 24 Hours on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.

“The basis our engineers had to start with when developing the racing version of the BMW M235i Racing was exceptionally good,” said Jens Marquardt, BMW Motorsport Director in a Nov. 20 press release.

BMW 235i (Source: BMW)
BMW 235i (Source: BMW)

He continued to say, “The production models from the BMW M Performance Automobiles range are already incredibly sporty. Because of this, we did not have to make many modifications in order to get the BMW M235i Coupé up and running as a racing car. BMW Motorsport can look back on a long tradition of allowing ambitious teams and drivers an affordable way into motor racing – and of offering them an absolutely competitive car. That was the case recently with the BMW M3 GT4, and that is now being superseded with the BMW M235i Racing. While the BMW Z4 GT3 spearheads our range, the new car means we are now also excellently positioned for the coming years in the field of production-based racing cars.”

The M235i’s absurd aerodynamic capabilities are coupled with an M-series inline-six engine that sends 333 hp to the rear wheels. Prices for the new racecar start at $80,500 for those of us in the United States, which is only a few thousand less than the anticipated M4 racecar. An official release date is still unclear, but we expect it to be before the start of 2014.

See the full press release below.

Press Release

Munich (DE), 20th November 2013. BMW Motorsport is expanding its range of cars within the BMW Sports Trophy Customer Racing programme: from 2014, privateer BMW teams and drivers will have the opportunity to line up at events with the new BMW M235i Racing. With a price of 59,500.00 Euros (excl. VAT) and impressive performance figures, the production-based coupé meets all the basic requirements of a successful entry-level racing car.

The plan is initially for the car to be used in series and events such as the VLN Endurance Championship and the Nürburgring 24 Hours on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (DE). Looking ahead, the BMW M235i Racing should also be successful on international stages for BMW Sports Trophy drivers.

“The basis our engineers had to start with when developing the racing version of the BMW M235i Racing was exceptionally good,” said BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. “The production models from the BMW M Performance Automobiles range are already incredibly sporty. Because of this, we did not have to make many modifications in order to get the BMW M235i Coupé up and running as a racing car. BMW Motorsport can look back on a long tradition of allowing ambitious teams and drivers an affordable way into motor racing – and of offering them an absolutely competitive car. That was the case recently with the BMW M3 GT4, and that is now being superseded with the BMW M235i Racing. While the BMW Z4 GT3 spearheads our range, the new car means we are now also excellently positioned for the coming years in the field of production-based racing cars.”

The motorsport genes are also easily recognisable in the production version of the BMW M235i Coupé, courtesy of the aerodynamically optimised body design. It is propelled by the most powerful petrol engine developed so far for a BMW M Performance Automobile: a six-cylinder in-line engine with M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology. With a capacity of 2,979ccm, the racing version is capable of generating 333hp (245kW).

Motorsport-specific driving aids such as ABS, DSC and traction control ensure that the motorsport newcomers can also handle the BMW M235i Racing surely and safely. The car also comes with mechanical limited-slip differential, which is also available for the BMW M235i Coupé in the original BMW Parts range. The racing car is also fitted with features such as the FIA-certified safety cell and the modern safety tank. On top of this come components from the BMW M Performance Parts range, such as the rear and front spoilers, diffusor and carbon wing mirrors.

 

Technical Data BMW M235i Racing.

Max. width:          1,862mm (without mirrors)

Wheelbase:         2,691mm

Height:                 1,380mm (without antenna)

Max. track:           1,608mm

Engine:                 six-cylinder in-line

Capacity:             2,979ccm

Output:                333hp (245kW)

(Source: BMW)

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