Photo: BMW
A while back we reported that BMW is really standing behind its claim that the new M235i will offer unprecedented handing performances and will release an M235i Racing version to be used by private racing teams in 2014 motorsport events.
Now, the guys from BMW decided to unveil the car to the audience, to let them know how it’s going to look like and what kind of specs they should expect in exchange for the EUR59,500 (excl. VAT) they’ll pay for this beauty.
The complete list goes like this:
DIMENSIONS
- Length: 4,454mm
- Max. width: 1,862mm (without mirrors)
- Height: 1,380mm
- Wheel base: 2,690mm
- Max. track width: 1,608mm
ENGINE / TRANSMISSION
- Straight six-cylinder petrol engine
- BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo
- Capacity: 2,979ccm
- Output: 245kW (333bhp)
- Torque: 450Nm
- Racing exhaust with racing catalytic converters
- Steering wheel with shift paddles
- BMW M Performance limited-slip differential
- TANK Motorsport safety tank
SUSPENSION / STEERING
- KW dampers
- H&R suspension springs
- Front: H&R anti-roll bar (2-way)
- Rear: H&R anti-roll bar
BRAKES
- Front: High-performance motorsport braking system -
- Performance Friction (PFC); 4-pot fixed calliper
- Rear: BMW M Performance 2-pot braking system
- ABS / DSC / ASC
- BMW Motorsport specific racing application
- TYRES / WHEELS
- 18×10 inch alloy rims
- SAFETY COMPONENTS
- Cage with DMSB certificate and FIA approval
- 6-point racing harness from Schroth
- Racing seat RECARO Pro Racer SPG
- EXTRAS Taxi seat, incl. belt
- XL driver’s seat
On top of all the specs, some beautiful photos of the new model were included in the press release, that you can check out in the gallery below.
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