Only two weeks after the official launch of the new racing car for the 2012 DTM season, presented the BMW M3 Concept Car BMW DTM.
Dr. Klaus Draeger, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for developing and BMW Motorsport director Jens Marquardt unveiled the car on Friday night in the building of a double cone of BMW Welt in Munich. As part of the DTM event at the Olympic Stadium, BMW M3 Concept car is presented to the DTM motorsport enthusiasts and weekend visitors, BMW Welt.
The car is the first impression of what the BMW M3 DTM will look like when it is in line with the start of 2012 season. However, the car was not the only star of the evening, the BMW Welt: BMW Motorsport has also introduced the first two pilots to strengthen the company with the colors of the DTM next season - Andy Priaulx (GB) and Augusto Farfus (BR). Moreover, the first partner of BMW Motorsport for 2012 were introduced.
Dr. Klaus Draeger, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for developing and BMW Motorsport director Jens Marquardt unveiled the car on Friday night in the building of a double cone of BMW Welt in Munich. As part of the DTM event at the Olympic Stadium, BMW M3 Concept car is presented to the DTM motorsport enthusiasts and weekend visitors, BMW Welt.
The car is the first impression of what the BMW M3 DTM will look like when it is in line with the start of 2012 season. However, the car was not the only star of the evening, the BMW Welt: BMW Motorsport has also introduced the first two pilots to strengthen the company with the colors of the DTM next season - Andy Priaulx (GB) and Augusto Farfus (BR). Moreover, the first partner of BMW Motorsport for 2012 were introduced.
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| BMW M3 DTM 2012 |
"It's good to see how our proposed DTM is growing," said Dr. Draeger. "Next year, BMW will be back in the DTM after two decades, we will face our main competitors in the high end -. And are already looking forward to this challenge see the return of the DTM BMW back to its roots, we have been successful .. in production car racing in the past, and I am confident that we will follow up in 2012 where we left off. Everyone at BMW Motorsport works hard to ensure we get a good start next season. "
Marquardt added, "Getting a new running program and its implementation is a bit like a puzzle. New pieces are added almost every day, and put them together to create the big picture. Concept car BMW M3 DTM is a important milestone on our way to the start of the 2012 season. The car's launch was a success and now we are beginning our testing program on track. drivers Andy Priaulx and Augusto Farfus are also involved and be part of our online conducted in 2012. His impressive performance in GT racing cars and go perfectly with the DTM, and we are confident that you will leave your mark on this series as well. Obviously, it is also important to have strong partners on board, and we were able to present some of them today. The pieces are a perfect fit, so we can certainly say that our preparation for the 2012 season goes as planned. "
Genes Racing: BMW M3 DTM.
When you return to the DTM BMW for next season, as it celebrates the return of a racing legend: between 1987 and 1992, the BMW M3 has celebrated 40 victories and 150 podium finish this series. BMW M3 DTM is based on the fourth generation of the greatest sports car production, the presence of the BMW M BMW Motorsport has developed a version of the DTM car in the autumn of last year, when the Board of BMW AG, announced the company's return on the DTM .
DTM rules for the 2012 season provides all cars need a certain number of standard components. This will ensure that development costs are reasonable and are significantly lower than in other race categories above. Despite this, the BMW Motorsport engineers were able to use the vast technical resources of the BMW Group and use their innovation to create performance advantages over their rivals in areas such as the engine and aerodynamics.
The result of this work is a spectacular race car, which is set to thrill fans of the DTM. The powerful V8 engine equipped with the air restrictor as detailed in the technical regulation generates about 480 horsepower. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in three seconds and reaches a top speed of approx. 300 km / h.
Successful pilot in the ranks.
Priaulx and Farfus was confirmed that the first pilots to take on the track with BMW M3 DTM 2012 season and during the intensive testing. Both drivers come to the DTM with impressive victories and titles to their name. Priaulx won the European Cup for BMW 2004 Touring Car, and followed with three World Cup titles between 2005 and 2007. The rider of the Channel Island of Guernsey (GB) also showed his class in GT racing with victory in the 2005 24 Hours of Nürburgring (Germany) and first in GT class in 12 hours this year's race Sebring (USA).
"DTM is a great challenge for us all," said Priaulx. "Together with BMW, I celebrate the success of many different disciplines, and at the wheel of some fantastic racing cars in recent years. I am more than sure this is the case of DTM. BMW M3 DTM looks fantastic. I can not wait ' hours to hear the car better in the coming tests, participate in its development, and, finally, to sit in the cockpit for the first race of the DTM in 2012. "
Farfus can also look back on a successful career with BMW. This is proven with 15 victories in the World Touring Car Championship, the triumph at the 24 Hours Nürburgring in 2010, and many more successful races for BMW race cars: the Brazilian has all the essential elements for success in the DTM. "I am pleased that BMW gives me the opportunity to race in DTM," said Farfus. "You always need new challenges in life. That's why I can not wait for my debut in this series. The opposition is tough and has more experience in recent years, but BMW Motorsport works very well to ensure that we have to be competitive right from the start. We want to learn as quickly as possible. Who knows, maybe we can now challenge the established manufacturers somewhat in 2012. "
Strong teams and strong partners.
Three teams will compete in next year's DTM BMW BMW Team Schnitzer BMW and BMW Team RMG Team RBM. Precise targeting of three drivers' teams will be made later. First, the teams will strive together with BMW Motorsports to continue the development of the BMW M3 DTM.
The first partners of BMW Motorsport in the DTM was also confirmed. The international hotel chain Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) continues its partnership with BMW as a Premium Partner. Deutsche Post AG is also involved as a partner in new premium.
"To succeed in the DTM, strong partners is just as important as strong teams, cars and drivers," says Marquardt. "Even at this early stage, BMW is in the enviable position of having obtained a number of team sponsors and partners comply with, all of which perfectly complement the brand and identify completely with our ambition. We are pleased that the long-term partners also chose to be with us. But for us it's just so satisfying that more leading companies have teamed BMW DTM campaign and participate in the challenges we face. "
Janis Cannon, vice president of global brand management, Crowne Plaza, said: "Many BMW drivers tend to be the same people who check into our hotels around the world every day, so it is to such a great brand fit us. Our partnership with BMW, has grown from strength to strength and is now in its fifth year. We want good luck BMW team on the field. "
Ingo Bohlke, Director of Marketing SHORT Deutsche Post AG, said: .. "DTM has long been the German racing series and excitement of millions of fans, live and on television Therefore, Deutsche Post provides the platform ideal communication Like most people in the world of Touring Car DTM series represents the spirit of speed, strength and team -. qualities that characterize the Deutsche Post We welcome the return of BMW and looks forward to many exciting races. "
Castrol EDGE Premier Technical Partner will continue to BMW Motorsport in the DTM. "The combined efforts with the BMW in motorsport is an important part of our society," said Martin Rasbach, Partnerships Manager BMW Castrol lubricants. "The knowledge gained by promoting products to the limit in Castrol motor sport to create high-performance lubricants used by millions of drivers every day and demonstrates the power of building trust and long-term value through technology and shared experience. "
In addition, H & R, Sonax, and ZF Sachs introduced the official partners of Monaco, presented to the official supplier Sympatex. Corporate logos appear on all used cars at BMW Motorsport.
Manfred Hoffmann, managing shareholder Sonax GmbH, owner of the Hoffmann Group, said: "We are delighted that the brand Sonax is once again the presence of circuits used by the DTM, above all, we are pleased that the return of BMW Motorsport has given us this opportunity We want to thank our partners for BMW and I wish the whole team .. "Bright" begins the 2012 season. "
Dr. Peter Ottenbruch, ZF Friedrichshafen AG board member responsible for technology, said: "For many years we have worked very closely related to the BMW, as the production of cars and motor sports company International Motorsport DTM series is appreciated, and we very pleased to continue our success with the BMW Motorsport in this series.. "
Hartwig von der Brake, director of marketing for H & R, said: "BMW cars and racing are two concepts that are inseparable to me even when I was a teenager at the time I was one. Young fan after the action on the track. Today, I am delighted that we have been able to get a project as great of the earth with a strong partner. "
"As a developer and supplier of high-tech fabrics functional Sympatex combines superior performance and ecology," said Michael Kamm, CEO of Sympatex Technologies GmbH. "We - as BMW Motorsport - place value in combining huge resources with efficiency and accountability and performance. Look forward to working in partnership and support from BMW next season."
Marquardt added, "Getting a new running program and its implementation is a bit like a puzzle. New pieces are added almost every day, and put them together to create the big picture. Concept car BMW M3 DTM is a important milestone on our way to the start of the 2012 season. The car's launch was a success and now we are beginning our testing program on track. drivers Andy Priaulx and Augusto Farfus are also involved and be part of our online conducted in 2012. His impressive performance in GT racing cars and go perfectly with the DTM, and we are confident that you will leave your mark on this series as well. Obviously, it is also important to have strong partners on board, and we were able to present some of them today. The pieces are a perfect fit, so we can certainly say that our preparation for the 2012 season goes as planned. "
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| BMW M3 DTM 2012 |
Genes Racing: BMW M3 DTM.
When you return to the DTM BMW for next season, as it celebrates the return of a racing legend: between 1987 and 1992, the BMW M3 has celebrated 40 victories and 150 podium finish this series. BMW M3 DTM is based on the fourth generation of the greatest sports car production, the presence of the BMW M BMW Motorsport has developed a version of the DTM car in the autumn of last year, when the Board of BMW AG, announced the company's return on the DTM .
DTM rules for the 2012 season provides all cars need a certain number of standard components. This will ensure that development costs are reasonable and are significantly lower than in other race categories above. Despite this, the BMW Motorsport engineers were able to use the vast technical resources of the BMW Group and use their innovation to create performance advantages over their rivals in areas such as the engine and aerodynamics.
The result of this work is a spectacular race car, which is set to thrill fans of the DTM. The powerful V8 engine equipped with the air restrictor as detailed in the technical regulation generates about 480 horsepower. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in three seconds and reaches a top speed of approx. 300 km / h.
Successful pilot in the ranks.
Priaulx and Farfus was confirmed that the first pilots to take on the track with BMW M3 DTM 2012 season and during the intensive testing. Both drivers come to the DTM with impressive victories and titles to their name. Priaulx won the European Cup for BMW 2004 Touring Car, and followed with three World Cup titles between 2005 and 2007. The rider of the Channel Island of Guernsey (GB) also showed his class in GT racing with victory in the 2005 24 Hours of Nürburgring (Germany) and first in GT class in 12 hours this year's race Sebring (USA).
"DTM is a great challenge for us all," said Priaulx. "Together with BMW, I celebrate the success of many different disciplines, and at the wheel of some fantastic racing cars in recent years. I am more than sure this is the case of DTM. BMW M3 DTM looks fantastic. I can not wait ' hours to hear the car better in the coming tests, participate in its development, and, finally, to sit in the cockpit for the first race of the DTM in 2012. "
Farfus can also look back on a successful career with BMW. This is proven with 15 victories in the World Touring Car Championship, the triumph at the 24 Hours Nürburgring in 2010, and many more successful races for BMW race cars: the Brazilian has all the essential elements for success in the DTM. "I am pleased that BMW gives me the opportunity to race in DTM," said Farfus. "You always need new challenges in life. That's why I can not wait for my debut in this series. The opposition is tough and has more experience in recent years, but BMW Motorsport works very well to ensure that we have to be competitive right from the start. We want to learn as quickly as possible. Who knows, maybe we can now challenge the established manufacturers somewhat in 2012. "
Strong teams and strong partners.
Three teams will compete in next year's DTM BMW BMW Team Schnitzer BMW and BMW Team RMG Team RBM. Precise targeting of three drivers' teams will be made later. First, the teams will strive together with BMW Motorsports to continue the development of the BMW M3 DTM.
The first partners of BMW Motorsport in the DTM was also confirmed. The international hotel chain Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) continues its partnership with BMW as a Premium Partner. Deutsche Post AG is also involved as a partner in new premium.
"To succeed in the DTM, strong partners is just as important as strong teams, cars and drivers," says Marquardt. "Even at this early stage, BMW is in the enviable position of having obtained a number of team sponsors and partners comply with, all of which perfectly complement the brand and identify completely with our ambition. We are pleased that the long-term partners also chose to be with us. But for us it's just so satisfying that more leading companies have teamed BMW DTM campaign and participate in the challenges we face. "
Janis Cannon, vice president of global brand management, Crowne Plaza, said: "Many BMW drivers tend to be the same people who check into our hotels around the world every day, so it is to such a great brand fit us. Our partnership with BMW, has grown from strength to strength and is now in its fifth year. We want good luck BMW team on the field. "
Ingo Bohlke, Director of Marketing SHORT Deutsche Post AG, said: .. "DTM has long been the German racing series and excitement of millions of fans, live and on television Therefore, Deutsche Post provides the platform ideal communication Like most people in the world of Touring Car DTM series represents the spirit of speed, strength and team -. qualities that characterize the Deutsche Post We welcome the return of BMW and looks forward to many exciting races. "
Castrol EDGE Premier Technical Partner will continue to BMW Motorsport in the DTM. "The combined efforts with the BMW in motorsport is an important part of our society," said Martin Rasbach, Partnerships Manager BMW Castrol lubricants. "The knowledge gained by promoting products to the limit in Castrol motor sport to create high-performance lubricants used by millions of drivers every day and demonstrates the power of building trust and long-term value through technology and shared experience. "
In addition, H & R, Sonax, and ZF Sachs introduced the official partners of Monaco, presented to the official supplier Sympatex. Corporate logos appear on all used cars at BMW Motorsport.
Manfred Hoffmann, managing shareholder Sonax GmbH, owner of the Hoffmann Group, said: "We are delighted that the brand Sonax is once again the presence of circuits used by the DTM, above all, we are pleased that the return of BMW Motorsport has given us this opportunity We want to thank our partners for BMW and I wish the whole team .. "Bright" begins the 2012 season. "
Dr. Peter Ottenbruch, ZF Friedrichshafen AG board member responsible for technology, said: "For many years we have worked very closely related to the BMW, as the production of cars and motor sports company International Motorsport DTM series is appreciated, and we very pleased to continue our success with the BMW Motorsport in this series.. "
Hartwig von der Brake, director of marketing for H & R, said: "BMW cars and racing are two concepts that are inseparable to me even when I was a teenager at the time I was one. Young fan after the action on the track. Today, I am delighted that we have been able to get a project as great of the earth with a strong partner. "
"As a developer and supplier of high-tech fabrics functional Sympatex combines superior performance and ecology," said Michael Kamm, CEO of Sympatex Technologies GmbH. "We - as BMW Motorsport - place value in combining huge resources with efficiency and accountability and performance. Look forward to working in partnership and support from BMW next season."