Showing posts with label ALMS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ALMS. Show all posts
BMW Z4 GTE to Race in ALMS in 2013 (UPDATED)


BMW unleashed its new Z4 GTE race car for the 2013 season. The Z4 GTE will be competing in the 2013 ALMS championship as a replacement for the successful BMW M3 GT. The Z4 GTE is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 developping 480 Hp and 480 Nm of torque. The car weights 1,245 Kg and has a fuel tank with a capacity of 110 liters.

We're impatient to see the sexy little beast on the track (done)!




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Automotive Porn: Glowing Brake Discs (Part 1)


Unlike your everyday car, race cars are equipped with enormous brake discs made from expansive material and can reach unbelievably high temperatures. Under hard braking, the discs can reach temperatures of up to 750 degrees Celsius in the case of a Formula One car. While the heating of the brake discs might compromise the car's braking performance, it gives us some of the most beautiful shots in motorsport. Enjoy this small selection of glowing brake discs shots and stay tuned for the second part!
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