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BMW Unveils M4 DTM Champion Edition, Offers Wittmann a Chance at Formula 1

As we were telling you a couple of days ago, BMW delivered on its promise and unveiled a special M4 dubbed DTM Champion Edition. Just like it happened every time the Munich-based manufacturer won the title in the famous German Touring Car championship, the new car will celebrate the performance of Marco Wittmann.
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The car will be built in just 23 units, reflecting Marco’s car number. Furthermore, it will have special, unique features, as you probably expected.

The design will be the same for every car. The Alpine White base color is the same as the one used on Marco’s racing car. On top of that, the bonnet will be done in a similar livery to the M4 DTM ICE Watch one with a matte black base and colored stripes on top of it.

On the car’s flanks there’s a black character line now that fits right in with other exclusive features like the M kidney grilles with orange surrounds, an M logo rearwards of the front wheel arches, number 23 decals on the doors and the flag along with “WIT” and “DTM Champion 2014” lettering on the rear side windows.

The Champion Edition underlines its exclusivity once again when you step inside. The door sill plates bear Marco Wittmann’s autograph, while carbon interior trim strips – likewise signed by the 24-year-old from Furth, Germany – feature “DTM Champion 2014” lettering and the car’s serial number.

Marco Wittmann will get a shot at Formula 1 with Scuderia Toro Rosso

It's needless to say that Marco was excited about the car. At the launch, Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW M GmbH and Jens Marquardt, the Motorsport Director for BMW were also on the scene.

While excited for the car that was specifically done in his honor, the biggest news for Marco came from Jens Marquardt that announced that one of his dreams will come true this year: Wittmann will get a shot at Formula 1 with Scuderia Toro Rosso.

I am delighted that we can also make his childhood dream come true with the Formula One test. Thanks to the relationship we enjoy with our premium partner Red Bull, it was possible for us to organise a test drive in the Toro Rosso. We are excited to see how he fares in this car – and are then looking forward to more top-class performances from Marco in the BMW M4 DTM,” said Marquardt.

I am overwhelmed. The entire season has been incredible. After all, coming into the opening race of the season here in Hockenheim, I never believed I would be standing here in the same place as the DTM champion. And then to have my contract as a BMW works driver renewed and receive a Formula One test – that is a dream come true for me,” said Marco, after learning about the surprise BMW had for him.

Prices and availability for the car haven’t been announced yet but should come out soon enough. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we find out anything new.
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