bmw gt3.1 rs clone

gt3rs. · 11-04-2009, 10:29 PM

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/04/bmw-m3-gts-unveiled/

Ronan · 11-04-2009, 10:33 PM

It is going to have RS prices too I gather.

roberga · 11-04-2009, 10:34 PM

$170K in europe before VAT.

FlyingToaster · 11-04-2009, 10:36 PM

Interesting that the RS is cheaper, lol, would have been hard to imagine for me.

roberga · 11-04-2009, 11:28 PM

it might be more expensive but at least it is heavier. 225 front tires and 285 rears. seem skinny to me.

bob_dallas · 11-04-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by roberga

it might be more expensive but at least it is heavier. 225 front tires and 285 rears. seem skinny to me.

I think that's a misprint. The front tires are 255 if you look at the pictures - backs may still be 285 though. BMW doesn't typically have as big of a difference front to rear as a 911 for obvious reasons.

dsu* · 11-04-2009, 11:58 PM

wow..... sexyyyy... hummm is that going to come to the States?

M3 CSL was my ideal DD... maybe this will take over? haahha

mdrums · 11-05-2009, 12:18 AM

I like it but that wing on the trunk looks like an afterthought.

Clifton · 11-05-2009, 01:06 AM

$170K = pfffftttt!!! I can't see it and I love BMWs!!

C.J. Ichiban · 11-05-2009, 01:32 AM

170k? haha!

cfjan · 11-05-2009, 02:29 AM

I think we need to compare its European price to its competition at Europe.. And see how much those competitors are selling for in US..

Direct price translation never work for the US market.. IF it makes it to US, it will be a lot cheaper.. we almost always get the best price (but often w/ some water down features) here in US..

GrantG · 11-05-2009, 02:49 AM

Remember that a GT3 (non-RS) costs 117,000 Euros in Germany (with no options) and this BMW costs 115,000 Euros FULLY EQUIPPED. So, if the car were to be imported to the US, it would cost ~$110k fully equipped. A well equipped GT3RS would cost WAY more than this BMW.

Many magazines and websites make stupid price predictions based on a straight currency conversion. In the USA, we get MUCH better pricing than any European market.

RPM911S · 11-06-2009, 10:37 PM

^ You are probably right about the US price. But still too expensive IMO. My first sports car was an M3, and I really enjoyed that car. For the money it was a great car.

tlarocque · 11-07-2009, 12:19 AM

Nice looking car but still way too porky to compete with the Porsche offerings. If I had the money (and I don't), I'd buy a used GT3 (RS) over that in a heatbeat. Even if it were offerered for $110k USD, we're still talking a HUGE premium over the current M3 (which is a dog on the track). I've had a couple M3's and liked them both, but for a truly track-oriented car, the Porsche is a better package.

bob_dallas · 11-07-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mdrums

I like it but that wing on the trunk looks like an afterthought.

I agree on the wing

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dsu* User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC, Newport Beach CA and Taipei Taiwan Posts: 139	wow..... sexyyyy... hummm is that going to come to the States? M3 CSL was my ideal DD... maybe this will take over? haahha

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cfjan Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Longmeadow, MA Posts: 328	I think we need to compare its European price to its competition at Europe.. And see how much those competitors are selling for in US.. Direct price translation never work for the US market.. IF it makes it to US, it will be a lot cheaper.. we almost always get the best price (but often w/ some water down features) here in US..

11-05-2009, 02:49 AM	#12
GrantG Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Denver Posts: 2,801	Remember that a GT3 (non-RS) costs 117,000 Euros in Germany (with no options) and this BMW costs 115,000 Euros FULLY EQUIPPED. So, if the car were to be imported to the US, it would cost ~$110k fully equipped. A well equipped GT3RS would cost WAY more than this BMW. Many magazines and websites make stupid price predictions based on a straight currency conversion. In the USA, we get MUCH better pricing than any European market. __________________ -Grant 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (240hp & 1,890 lbs) Former: 73 911S Aubergine/Blk 89 944 Turbo S Blk/Blk 02 996 C2 Artic Silver/Met Blue 88 944 Turbo S Silver Rose/Burgundy plaid 96 993 C2 Coupe Polar Silver/Flamenco Red 98 Ferrari 550 Maranello Rossa Barchetta & Saddle

11-06-2009, 10:37 PM	#13
RPM911S User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 60	^ You are probably right about the US price. But still too expensive IMO. My first sports car was an M3, and I really enjoyed that car. For the money it was a great car.

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tlarocque Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 370	Nice looking car but still way too porky to compete with the Porsche offerings. If I had the money (and I don't), I'd buy a used GT3 (RS) over that in a heatbeat. Even if it were offerered for $110k USD, we're still talking a HUGE premium over the current M3 (which is a dog on the track). I've had a couple M3's and liked them both, but for a truly track-oriented car, the Porsche is a better package. __________________ -TL 1988 911 Carrera - family heirloom 2004 996 GT3 - track fun 2007 BMW 328 - daily driver Past mentionable: 1986 951 1989 930 2002 C4S 2001 996 Turbo EVOMS GT-610 2005 E46 M3 ZCP