BMW M3 CRT detailed

The M3 CRT weighs about 90kg more than the M3 GTS due to its two extra doors, but the car weighs 45kg less than the standard M3 sedan. This comes about thanks to the M3 CRT’s carbon fibre bonnet, seats and roof as well as the titanium exhaust.

Design changes to the M3 CRT include blacked out twin kidney grilles with matching hood vents, as well as Fender side blades accented in red along with a carbon fibre luggage lid spoiler. The interior of the M3 CRT has been outfitted with special rear seats, door sills and door panels get carbon fibre and aluminium decorative trim.

While BMW has not released any performance details, the M3 CRT is expected to use the same powertrain as the M3 GTS Coupe. This means that it will have a 4.4-litre V8 engine that is based on the standard 4.0-litre engine that powers the M3. Power has been increased by 30bhp to 444bhp, while the modified 7-speed M dual clutch transmission (M-DCT) will allow the M3 CRT to rocket from 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds, 0.3 seconds faster than a standard M3, on to a top speed of 290km/h.