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BMW M2 Competition - Schirmer GT

GT4 (2025)BMW
410 hp
Horsepower
1550 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2018
Year

BMW M2 Competition - Schirmer GT (GT4)

The BMW M2 Competition - Schirmer GT is a track-focused, German-built GT-style conversion based on the compact M2 Competition platform. Schirmer’s take leans into serious circuit capability, adding aero, chassis refinement, and cooling upgrades to turn BMW’s punchy turbo coupe into a fast, confidence-inspiring club-race weapon.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.0L BMW S55 twin-turbo inline-6 (front-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~410 hp (302 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch (track conversion dependent)

  • Weight: ~1,550 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,718 mm long × 1,854 mm wide × 1,403 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,857 mm

  • Tires: High-performance slick or semi-slick track tires on lightweight wheels

  • Brakes: Upgraded performance discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The M2 Competition - Schirmer GT is a compact, planted, and approachable rear-drive track car that delivers big-grip confidence without feeling intimidating. Compared to full GT machinery, it’s shorter, more playful, and easier to place on corner entry, making it a great choice for drivers who want a race-prepped car with a more mechanical, road-derived personality. It rewards smooth hands and smart weight transfer, but it still has enough punch to rotate beautifully when you work the chassis.

Engine & Sound: The S55 twin-turbo inline-6 brings a broad, torquey powerband with strong midrange shove and a crisp, boosted soundtrack. In sim, it tends to feel muscular rather than exotic: a hard-edged turbo six with plenty of urgency out of slower corners and a distinct BMW straight-six character on the way up the rev range.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Neutral to slightly rear-biased balance, with sharp turn-in and good adjustability on throttle.

  • Traction: Strong grip, though you can still light up the rear if you stomp on the throttle too early exiting tight bends.

  • Braking: Solid and progressive with excellent feel for a road-based track build.

  • Top Speed: Competitive enough for club racing and sprint circuits, but the real strength is corner speed and exit drive.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with flow. The Schirmer GT responds best to tidy inputs, early rotation, and patient throttle pickup. It shines on technical circuits and medium-speed tracks where chassis balance matters more than raw aero load.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Schirmer treatment gives the M2 a purposeful, no-nonsense look with added splitter, wings, and aggressive stance. It still reads as unmistakably BMW, but with a far more serious track-day and club-racing presence than the standard road car.

If you want a car that sits between road-going fun and full-blown GT machinery, the BMW M2 Competition - Schirmer GT is a rewarding, lively, and very usable option in sim racing.