BMW M4 GT4 G82 (GT4)
The BMW M4 GT4 G82 is BMW M Motorsport’s customer-racing GT4 machine, based on the G82-generation M4 and developed to be fast, durable, and approachable for club racing, endurance events, and pro-am competition. It takes the road car’s turbocharged straight-six platform and turns it into a seriously capable rear-wheel-drive track weapon.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.0L twin-turbocharged inline-6 (BMW S58, front-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~550 hp
Redline: ~7,200–7,500 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed automatic racing transmission
Weight: ~1,490 kg
Dimensions: ~4,794 mm long × 1,887 mm wide × 1,400 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,857 mm
Tires: GT4 slicks on motorsport alloy wheels
Brakes: Ventilated steel discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The M4 GT4 G82 is a stable, approachable, and confidence-building GT car that makes it easy to learn proper racing lines without sacrificing pace. Compared with the more extreme GT3 machinery, it has less aero and less outright grip, so momentum and clean inputs matter more. That makes it a great car for close racing, consistency practice, and drivers who want something lively but not intimidating.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo S58 delivers strong mid-range torque and a muscular, modern BMW straight-six soundtrack. It’s not as shrill as a high-revving naturally aspirated race engine, but it pulls hard off corners and has a smooth, forceful surge as boost builds. Turbo spool and wastegate chatter give it plenty of character in the cockpit.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Predictable front end with mild understeer if you overdrive it. Rewards patience on entry and clean rotation.
Traction: Strong, usable rear grip that lets you get on throttle early, though abrupt inputs can still trigger wheelspin.
Braking: Good endurance braking performance with solid pedal feel and manageable fade over a stint.
Top Speed: Respectable on straights, but its real strength is consistency and driveability rather than headline top-end speed.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and let the platform do the work. It rewards carrying speed, minimizing steering angle, and getting back to throttle early without shocking the rear tires. It shines on technical circuits where balance and confidence matter more than aero load.
Livery & Aesthetics: The G82 M4 GT4 looks aggressive and unmistakably BMW, with its wide stance, sharp bodywork, and bold motorsport branding. In sim form it has a purposeful, muscular presence, mixing modern BMW styling with the functional aero elements needed for real racing.
Whether you’re learning race craft, running endurance stints, or fighting wheel-to-wheel in GT4 traffic, the BMW M4 GT4 G82 is a superb all-rounder — approachable, durable, and very satisfying to hustle around a lap.