{{Short description|Grand touring race car}} {{More citations needed|date=December 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}} {{Infobox racing car |Car_name = BMW M4 DTM |Image = Farfus Hockenheim2015-4.jpg |image_size = 275px |caption = [[Augusto Farfus]] driving a BMW M4 DTM at [[Hockenheimring]]. |Category = [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters]] ([[Touring car racing|Touring Cars]]) |Constructor = {{flagicon|GER}} [[BMW in motorsport|BMW]] |Predecessor = [[BMW M3 DTM (E92)|BMW M3 DTM]] |Successor = [[BMW M4 Turbo DTM]] |Team = {{flagicon|BEL}} [[Racing Bart Mampaey|Team RBM]]<br>{{flagicon|GER}} [[Schnitzer Motorsport|Team Schnitzer]]<br>{{flagicon|GER}} [[Team MTEK]]<br>{{flagicon|GER}} [[Team RMG]]<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Drivers = {{flagicon|BRA}} [[Augusto Farfus]]<br>{{flagicon|USA}} [[Joey Hand]]<br>{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Bruno Spengler]]<br>{{flagicon|GER}} [[Martin Tomczyk]]<br>{{flagicon|GER}} [[Timo Glock]]<br>{{flagicon|POR}} [[António Félix da Costa]]<br>{{flagicon|GER}} [[Marco Wittmann]]<br>{{flagicon|BEL}} [[Maxime Martin]]<br>{{flagicon|GBR}} [[Tom Blomqvist]]<br>{{flagicon|AUT}} [[Philipp Eng]]<br>{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Joel Eriksson (racing driver)|Joel Eriksson]]<br>{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Alessandro Zanardi]]<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Technical ref = <!-- <ref name=tech>Insert formatted reference</ref> --> |Chassis = Carbon-fibre monocoque |Front suspension = Double wishbones with H&R spring and ZF Sachs damper units to front and rear axles, actuated via pushrods |Rear suspension = As front |Length = {{convert|4775|-|5010|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} |Width = {{convert|1950|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} |Height = {{convert|1200|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} |Wheelbase = {{convert|2750|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} |Track = {{convert|1950|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} |Clutch = [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] 4-plate [[Reinforced carbon–carbon|carbon fibre reinforced plastic]] clutch |Engine name = [[BMW P66#BMW P66 (2012-2016)|BMW P66]] (2014-2016) later [[BMW P66#BMW P66/1 (2017-2018)|P66/1]] (2017-2018) |Capacity = {{convert|4.0|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} |Configuration = [[V8 engine|V8]] 90° |Turbo/NA = [[Naturally aspirated engine|naturally-aspirated]], |Engine position = [[front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|front engine]]d, [[longitudinal engine|longitudinally mounted]] |Power = {{convert|460|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} (2014-2016) later over {{convert|500|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} (2017-2018) @ 7,500 [[revolutions per minute|rpm]], {{convert|500|Nm|ftlbf|abbr=on}} torque |Gearbox name = [[Hewland]] |Gears = 6-speed |Type = sequential [[semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic]] paddle shift |Differential = |Weight = {{convert|1110|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (2014); {{convert|1120|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (2015-2016); {{convert|1125|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} + BoP weight allowance of {{convert|1095|-|1140|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (2017 - abolished since Austrian round); {{convert|1115|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (2018) including driver |Brakes = [[AP Racing]] carbon brake discs with 6-piston calipers and pads |Battery = Braille B128L Micro-Lite lithium racing battery 12 volts |Fuel = [[Aral AG|Aral Ultimate]] unleaded 102 [[octane rating|RON]] racing gasoline |Lubricants = [[Castrol]] Edge (2014) later [[Shell plc|Shell]] Helix Ultra (2015-present) |Tyres = [[Hankook]] Ventus<br />[[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik|BBS]] (2014-2016) later [[ATS (wheels)|ATS]] (2017-present) wheels |Debut = [[2014 Hockenheimring 1 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters round]] |Races = 84<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Wins = 22<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Cons_champ = 2 ([[2014 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season|2014]], [[2015 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season|2015]])<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Drivers_champ = 2 ([[2014 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season|2014]], [[2016 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season|2016]])<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Poles = 26<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Fastest_laps = 18<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |}} The '''BMW M4 DTM''' is a [[Touring car racing|touring car]] constructed by the German [[automotive industry|car manufacturer]] [[BMW]] for the [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters]]. It was developed in 2013, and partook in DTM races from [[2014 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season|2014]] to 2020. Two versions were made: a naturally-aspirated V8 car through 2018, and a [[turbocharger|turbo]] [[Class 1 Touring Cars|Class 1]] version starting in 2019. The M4 DTM is based on the production model [[BMW M4]] and replaced the [[BMW M3 DTM (E92)|BMW M3 DTM]] after the [[2013 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season|2013 season]].
==First generation (2014)== ===Debut=== With the homologation of the M4 DTM completed on 3 March 2014, the car's race debut was at the 2014 Hockenheimring 1 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters round on 4 May 2014. [[Team RMG|BMW Team RMG]]'s [[Marco Wittmann]] scored his M4 DTM's first victory in their M4 debut.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113771|title = Hockenheim DTM: BMW's Marco Wittmann dominates 2014 opener}}</ref> Two weeks later in [[Motorsport Arena Oschersleben]], [[Team RMG|BMW Team RMG]]'s [[Marco Wittmann]] scored his M4 DTM's first pole position after [[Audi]]'s [[Miguel Molina (racing driver)|Miguel Molina]] was stripped of pole position.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113996|title = Oschersleben DTM: Miguel Molina excluded, Marco Wittmann on pole}}</ref>
===Teams and drivers=== In the [[2014 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season|2014 DTM season]] lined-up eight drivers on for four teams. [[Augusto Farfus]] and [[Joey Hand]] start for [[Racing Bart Mampaey|BMW Team RBM]]. [[Bruno Spengler]] and [[Martin Tomczyk]] for [[Schnitzer Motorsport|BMW Team Schnitzer]]. [[Timo Glock]] and [[António Félix da Costa]] start for [[Team MTEK|BMW Team MTEK]]. [[Marco Wittmann]] and [[Maxime Martin]] start for [[Team RMG|BMW Team RMG]]. Wittmann won the championship with four wins, and Martin won a race.
In the [[2015 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season|2015 DTM season]] lined-up eight drivers on for four teams. Augusto Farfus and [[Tom Blomqvist]] start for BMW Team RBM. Bruno Spengler and Timo Glock for BMW Team Schnitzer. António Félix da Costa and Martin Tomczyk start for BMW Team MTEK. Marco Wittmann and Maxime Martin start for BMW Team RMG. Five different drivers claimed a win.
In the [[2016 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters season|2016 DTM season]] lined-up eight drivers on for four teams. Maxime Martin and Tom Blomqvist start for BMW Team RBM. António Félix da Costa and Timo Glock for BMW Team Schnitzer. Bruno Spengler and Augusto Farfus start for BMW Team MTEK. Marco Wittmann and Timo Glock start for BMW Team RMG. Wittmann won the championship with three wins.
In the [[2017 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|2017 DTM season]] lined-up six drivers on for two teams. Maxime Martin, Bruno Spengler and Tom Blomqvist start for BMW Team RBM while Marco Wittmann, Augusto Farfus and Timo Glock start for BMW Team RMG.
In the [[2018 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|2018 DTM season]] lined-up six drivers on for two teams. [[Philipp Eng]], Bruno Spengler and [[Joel Eriksson (racing driver)|Joel Eriksson]] start for BMW Team RBM while Marco Wittmann, Augusto Farfus and Timo Glock remained same for BMW Team RMG.
===Achievements=== As of August 2017, BMW M4 DTM scored 16 victories, 20 poles, 13 fastest laps, 1 constructor title (2015) and 2 driver titles (courtesy of [[Marco Wittmann]] in 2014 and 2016).
===Gallery=== <gallery> File:2014 DTM HockenheimringII Timo Glock by 2eight DSC6285.jpg|[[Timo Glock]], [[Hockenheimring]], 2014 File:Farfus Hockenheim2015-4.jpg|[[Augusto Farfus]], Hockenheimring, 2015 File:100 Martin Tomczyk (27860677496).jpg| [[Martin Tomczyk]], Hockenheimring, 2016 <!-- Deleted image removed: File:Maxime_Martin_BMW_M4_DTM_Hockenheimring_I_2017.jpg|[[Maxime Martin]], [[Hockenheimring]], 2017 --> </gallery>
== Second generation (2019) == {{Infobox racing car |Car_name = BMW M4 DTM Turbo |Image = Sheldon van der Linde 2019 DTM Hockenheim (May) FP1.jpg |Image_size = 275px |caption = [[Sheldon van der Linde]] driving BMW M4 DTM Turbo at the [[2019 DTM Hockenheim round]]. |Category = [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters]] (Class 1 Touring Cars) and [[Super GT]] GT500 Class 1 car |Constructor = {{flagicon|GER}} [[BMW in motorsport|BMW]] |Predecessor = |Successor = |Designer = Michael Scully |Team = {{flagicon|GER}} [[Team RMG|BMW Team RMG]]<br />{{flagicon|BEL}} [[Racing Bart Mampaey|BMW Team RBM]]<br />{{flagicon|BEL}} [[Racing Bart Mampaey|BMW Team RMR]]<br />{{flagicon|FRA}} [[ART Grand Prix|BMW ORLEN Team ART Grand Prix]]<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Drivers = {{flagicon|GER}} [[Marco Wittmann]]<br />{{flagicon|GER}} [[Timo Glock]]<br />{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Bruno Spengler]]<br />{{flagicon|AUT}} [[Philipp Eng]]<br />{{flagicon|SWE}} [[Joel Eriksson (racing driver)|Joel Eriksson]]<br />{{flagicon|RSA}} [[Sheldon van der Linde]]<br />{{flagicon|ITA}} [[alessandro Zanardi|Alex Zanardi]]<br />{{flagicon|JPN}} [[Kamui Kobayashi]]<br />{{flagicon|AUT}} [[Lucas Auer]]<br />{{flagicon|RSA}} [[Jonathan Aberdein]]<br />{{flagicon|POL}} [[Robert Kubica]]<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Technical ref = <!-- <ref name=tech>Insert formatted reference</ref> --> |Chassis = |Front suspension = |Rear suspension = |Clutch = |Length = |Width = |Height = |Wheelbase = |Track = |Engine name = [[BMW P48 Turbo engine|BMW P48]] |Capacity = {{convert|2.0|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} |Configuration = [[inline-4]][[gasoline direct injection|direct-injected]] with 4-stroke piston Otto cycle inter-cooled with efficiency combustion process and greater emission engine burning, |Turbo/NA = single-[[turbocharged]] (supplied by [[Garrett Motion|Garrett]]), |Engine position = [[front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|front engined]], [[longitudinal engine|longitudinally mounted]] |Power = {{Convert|610|+|30|hp|kW|0|lk=on|abbr=on}} (2019) later {{Convert|580|+|60|hp|kW|0|lk=on|abbr=on}} (2020)<ref>{{cite web|title=DTM-Hersteller einig: Push-to-pass 2020 doppelt so stark, mehr Freiheit bei DRS|url=https://www.motorsport-total.com/dtm/news/dtm-hersteller-einig-push-to-pass-2020-doppelt-so-stark-mehr-freiheit-bei-drs-19122601/|language=de|last=Haidinger|first=Sven|work=motorsport-total.com|publisher=Motorsport Total GmbH|date=26 December 2019|access-date=26 December 2019}}</ref> including push-to-pass, {{convert|650|Nm|ftlb|0|abbr=on|lk=on}} torque |Gearbox name = [[Hewland]] DTT-200 |Gears = 6-speed + 1 reverse |Type = sequential [[semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic]] paddle shift |Differential = with limited-slip differential |Weight = |Brakes = |Battery = |Fuel = [[Aral AG|Aral Ultimate]] unleaded 102 [[octane rating|RON]] racing gasoline |Lubricants = [[Shell plc|Shell Helix Ultra]] |Tyres = [[Hankook]] Ventus<br />[[ATS (wheels)|ATS]] |Debut = [[2019 DTM Hockenheim round]] |Races = 38 (including '''''Super GT × DTM Dream Race''''' non-championship joint-event at [[Fuji Speedway]])<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Wins = 8<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Cons_champ = 0<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Drivers_champ = 0<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Poles = 7<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |Fastest_laps = 8<!-- Subject to change and update from dtm.com --> |}} The '''BMW M4 DTM Turbo''' is a "[[Class One Touring Cars|Class 1]]" [[Touring car racing|touring car]] constructed by the German [[automotive industry|car manufacturer]] [[BMW]] for use in the [[Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters]]. It is a turbocharged variant of its predecessor, the [[#First generation (2014)|BMW M4 DTM]] that had a [[naturally-aspirated]] engine. The M4 DTM Turbo is still based on the production [[BMW M4]]. The BMW M4 DTM Turbo made its DTM debut in the [[2019 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters|2019 DTM season]]. The M4 DTM Turbo is the BMW's second turbo-powered DTM car.{{clarify|date=July 2020 |reason=Probably should give the first one, or a citation}}
===Debut=== The first shakedown run of the BMW M4 DTM Turbo was on 27 October 2018, by [[Bruno Spengler]] at [[BMW]] headquarters in [[Munich]], Germany.<ref>{{cite web|title=BMW begins testing new Class One engine for 2019 DTM rules|url=http://www.autosport.com/dtm/news/139698/bmw-begins-testing-for-new-dtm-rules|work=Autosport.com |date=27 October 2018|access-date=27 October 2018}}</ref> The official race debut of BMW M4 DTM Turbo was at the 2019 Hockenheimring 1 DTM round on 4 May 2019. [[Team RMG|BMW Team RMG]]'s [[Marco Wittmann]] won the inaugural pole and won the first race with the M4 DTM Turbo car.{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *{{webarchive| url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927025028/http://www.bmw-motorsport.com/content/bmw/COM/bmw_motorsport_com/en/dtm.html| date=27 September 2016| title=BMW DTM on bmw-motorsport.com}} *{{webarchive| url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922205358/http://www.bmw-motorsport.com/en/cars/bmw-m4-dtm-html.html| date=22 September 2016| title=2016 BMW M4 DTM| nolink=1}} *{{webarchive| url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204040859/https://www.bmw-motorsport.com/en/topics/bmw-m-motorsport/race-cars/bmw-m4-dtm.html| date=4 February 2021| title=2019 BMW M4 DTM| nolink=1}} *{{webarchive| url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104212748/https://www.dtm.com/en/manufacturer/bmw| date= 4 November 2018| title=BMW profile on DTM.com| nolink=1}} *{{webarchive| url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724201017/https://www.dtm.com/en/cars/bmw-m4-dtm| date=24 July 2017| title=BMW M4 DTM on DTM.com| nolink=1}} {{Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters racing cars}}
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