Aluminium monocoque, reinforced at key points with carbon fibre honeycomb, and a steel tube sub frame
Length
4,775 mm (188.0 in)
Width
1,994 mm (78.5 in)
Height
1,067 mm (42.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,667 mm (105.0 in)
Engine
BMW M12/14 2,000 cc (122.0 cu in) 16 valve, DOHC I4, turbocharged, mid engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission
Hewland 5 Speed LSD
Weight
908 kg (2,001.8 lb)
Tires
Goodyear Eagle
Competition history
Notable entrants
BMW North America
Notable drivers
Davy Jones John Andretti David Hobbs John Watson
Debut
1986 Grand Prix of Miami
Races
Wins
Poles
F/Laps
10 (12 entries)
1
0
1
Teams' Championships
0
Constructors' Championships
0
Drivers' Championships
0
For similar sports racing cars to the BMW GTP which were also based on the March 86G chassis, see March 86G.
The BMW GTP was an IMSA GTP sports racing car built by BMW in 1986. Four March 86Gs were rebuilt by BMW North America into the BMW GTP, and fitted with a Formula One-derived BMW M12/14 turbocharged straight-four engine. Like the F1 cars that used the M12 engine, the BMW GTPs were fragile, and often retired from races; however, when they did complete a race, the BMW GTP was usually classified in the overall top ten. For longevity purposes in endurance races, it usually ran around 800 hp (597 kW; 811 PS). However, in qualifying trim, 1,400 hp (1,044 kW; 1,419 PS) was feasible; combined with the aerodynamics the 220+mph top speed was limited only by gearing.
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