01 · Overview
An M3 with a fire extinguisher
The M3 GTS is the first of the two limited-series derivatives of the E92 M3 and the more radical of the two. BMW bored the S65 from 3,999 to 4,361 cubic centimeters — not via the bore, but via the stroke, which grew from 75.2 to 82.0 millimeters. Result: 450 PS at 8,300 revolutions and 440 Nm at 3,750.
The rest is consistent reduction. No rear seats, no audio system, bucket seats, Alcantara, polycarbonate rear windows, carbon fiber roof. As standard, a bolted-in roll bar behind the B-pillars, which can be expanded into a full cage, plus a fire extinguisher and preparation for an emergency kill switch. Six-point harnesses for racing use, three-point automatic seatbelts for the road.
On the production numbers, BMW contradicts itself: BMW M and both Wikipedias state 150 vehicles, the BMW PressClub release for the 30th M3 anniversary states 135. We leave both figures standing.
02 · History
One model year
- 2009 In November, BMW presents the M3 GTS. The first release states a curb weight of under 1,500 kilograms.
- 2010 From May, deliveries begin. The final data sheet states 1,530 kilograms per DIN, including roll bar and transmission.
03 · Model overview
The GTS versus the production M3
Technische Daten anzeigen — komplette Modellmatrix
| Modell | Motor | Hubraum | Leistung | Bauzeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 (production) | S65B40 | 3.999 cm³ | 420 PS (309 kW) at 8,300/min | 2007–2013 |
| M3 GTS | S65B44 | 4.361 cm³ | 450 PS (331 kW) at 8,300/min | 2010 |
| M3 CRT | S65B44 | 4.361 cm³ | 450 PS (331 kW) | 2011 |
04 · In detail
In detail
Coupé based on the E92 M3
4,645 × 1,804 × 1,387 mm according to German Wikipedia — these dimensions are only singly sourced. Fuel tank capacity 63 liters. Carbon fiber roof, polycarbonate rear window, no rear seats, roll bar standard.
05 · Engines
The engine
S65B44 · 4.361 cm³ · 450 PS verified
The displacement increase of the S65 came via the stroke: 82.0 instead of 75.2 millimeters with an unchanged bore of 92.0 millimeters. This results in 4,361 instead of 3,999 cubic centimeters and 450 instead of 420 PS, each at 8,300 revolutions. The GTS was offered exclusively with the seven-speed M-DKG dual-clutch transmission. Sources differ slightly on torque: BMW states 440 Nm, German Wikipedia 444.
Technische Daten anzeigen
| Hubraum | 4.361 cm³ |
| Bore × stroke | 92,0 × 82,0 mm |
| Leistung | 450 PS (331 kW) at 8,300/min |
| Drehmoment | 440 Nm at 3,750/min |
| Getriebe | seven-speed M-DKG only |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,4 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22,5 s |
| Vmax | 305 km/h |
BMW PressClub T0080423EN, BMW M
06 · Engineering
Engineering
Cage, fire extinguisher, harnesses
Where the weight comes from
Chassis and brakes
Aerodynamics and appearance
07 · Identifikation
Identifikation
The GTS is unmistakable — orange, loud, two-seat.
- Lackierung
- exclusively Fire Orangeverified
- Motor
- S65B44 with 4.4 liters and 450 PS — not the production 4.0-literverified
- Innenraum
- Two-seater with bolted-in cage at the rearverified
- Abgasanlage
- Titanium exhaust system with valve controlplausibel
08 · Motorsport
Motorsport
The GTS is a street-legal limited-series vehicle, not a race car — despite the cage, fire extinguisher, and six-point harnesses. The actual race cars of the model line are the M3 GT2, the M3 GT4, and the M3 DTM.
09 · Buying guide
What to look for when buying
With 150 or 135 units built, the key question is less about condition than complete documentation.
The new price of 136,850 euros stated by German Wikipedia is only singly sourced; we found no BMW confirmation for it.
10 · The competition
The competition
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997.2)
The benchmark in this discipline — lighter, more expensive, with a considerably longer motorsport tradition behind it.
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Black Series
From 2011, the answer from Affalterbach: more displacement, more torque, less revs.
11 · Galerie
Galerie
12 · Sources