
1998 BMW E36 M3 PTG IMSA GT Race Car
This BMW E36 M3 is a Class-Winning race car prepared by Prototype Technology Group for BMW North America, competing in IMSA and USRRC events from 1997 to 2000. It achieved significant success in the 1998 season, including class victories at the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Power comes from a 3.4-liter inline-six engine with a dry-sump lubrication system, paired with an Elite IL300 six-speed sequential transmission. Key features include carbon-composite body panels, adjustable coilover suspension, multipiece BBS wheels, and Brembo disc brakes. The car sports a Yokohama/Fina livery and is equipped with various racing components such as a RaceTech seat, roll cage, and fire-suppression system. Under the current owner, it has participated in vintage racing events.
- Built by:
- Prototype Technology Group
- Location:
- California, USA
- Vehicle:
- 1998 BMW 3 Series / M3 - E36
- Engine:
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- Power:
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- Torque:
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- Weight:
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- Wheels:
- BBS multipiece 18 inch
- Exterior:
- carbon-composite panelsred, white, and black Yokohama/Fina liveryadjustable rear wingfender flaresside skirtsthree-piece rear bumperlouvered hoodfront air dam with dive planes
- Interior:
- HANS-compatible RaceTech seatSparco six-point harnesscarbon-fiber accelerator pedalMotorola radioStack digital dash display
- Chassis:
- adjustable coilover suspensionBrembo ventilated disc brakes
- Powertrain:
- 3.4-liter inline-sixdry-sump lubricationcarbon-fiber airboxindividual throttle bodies