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BMW Unveils M3 Touring 24H Race Car for Nürburgring Debut This Weekend

The long‑roof entry leverages M4 GT3 EVO hardware to answer overwhelming fan demand.

Overview

  • Schubert Motorsport will campaign the M3 Touring 24H in the SPX class, with BMW works drivers Jens Klingmann, Ugo de Wilde, Connor De Phillippi and Neil Verhagen.
  • The program starts with an NLS outing this weekend, continues with the Nürburgring 24H qualifiers in April, and targets the 24‑hour race on May 16–17.
  • The wagon shares the M4 GT3 EVO technical base, including the P58 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo inline‑six at up to about 590 hp and an Xtrac six‑speed sequential gearbox.
  • Body changes for the Touring format include a length increase of 200 mm and height gain of 32 mm, a larger swan‑neck‑mounted rear wing, carbon panels and rear doors repurposed as trim.
  • BMW says the build followed an April 2025 social post that surpassed one million reach and 1.6 million views, with early race outings featuring a livery made from fan comments.