In a press release dated May 15, BMW Motorsport announced that they have massaged the M6 to 500 hp and weight is down to 2,866 lbs. The 4.4-liter V8 features Twin Power turbos and dry sump oiling to extract big power from a relatively small displacement. An FIA approved fuel cell and roof escape hatch are also some of the more notable features.
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Still dressed in psychedelic camouflage, it’s hard to discern the car’s design features. We do know that it will be a safe and fast competitor, ready to do battle with Corvette and Porsche on the 15.5 mile course. Stay tuned to Autofluence for BMW news and race results.
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