The Vorsteiner`s never-ending love affair with BMW has once again demonstrated how perfect its tuning projects can be, especially if perfectness is carried out on models like the M4 GTS.

More and more projects come out the tuner`s shop with ming-blowing aero parts and the best wheels that can be on the market today. Such an amazing program was recently carried out on the one-ff BMW M4 GTS that can be admired in the media gallery below.

The BMW M4 GTS is definetely one of the best track-focused models that the German carmaker has ever built, which means that whenever you get to see it in different tuning programs, the result must really oustanding. And the program seen below has exceed our expectations.

The model is a blast with the new V-FF 106 FlowForged alloy wheels, with multispoke wheel design, extremely lightweight and aggressive.

They are sized 20 x 9.5 and 20 x 10.5 front and wheel, and are finished in Carbon Graphite, and perfectly complement the car`s body wrap. Besides the new wheels, the M4 GTS remains pretty much stock, but even so, it is magnificent with the plethora of M Performance Parts on the exterior as well as inside.

As for the car`s engine, there weren’t any new mods added, especially since the car is a benchmark when it comes to using the latest technology. This would be the company`s first car to use a conventional combustion engine and water injection technology – the latter also to be implemented on new future models – providing impressive performance and allowing top acceleration.

The car is fitted with the same 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline six-straight engine, developing an overall of 500 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. This allows an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in a mind-blowing 3.6 seconds when fitted with the high-performance seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic. The top speed also stands at 305 km/h.

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BMW has recently presented some interesting facts about the today`s M4 GTS and E30 predecessors, the M30 special editions.

The M badge has been around for decades and has represented the special division from the German based carmaker to fulfil the wild dreams of every BMW fan.

Everything that has to do with the “M” badge is related to the 1980s, when the M3 E30 was first released on the market. Ever since, the model has been a real inspiration for other M versions to come, culminating today with the extraordinary and highly-revolutionary M4 GTS and E30 editions.

BMW M CEO, Frank van Meel, has mentioned in an interview that “Special-edition models like the BMW M3 GT, BMW M3 CSL, BMW M3 GTS and BMW M3 CRT have a decades-long tradition in our mid-size line-up – and that continues with the BMW M4. They sharpen the character of the BMW M brand and embody an emotionally rich and exclusive driving experience.”

The M4 GTS is the epiphany of more than 30 years of experience in the auto industry, presently coming with the lightest materials and one of the most advanced performance configurations under the hood. The car`s 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six engine uses a special water injection system which helps the engine output an impressive 493 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque, hooked to a seven-speed M double-clutch trasmission. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is done in 3.8 seconds, at a topping of an electronically limited 305 km/h. But the BMW M4 GTS has gained the respect of its competitors with the lap record achieved on the Ring: an impressive 7:28, which is 30 seconds faster than the iconic M4.

The History of the BMW M3 Special Editions

1988: BMW M3 Evolution (E30)

In 1988, BMW M GmbH brought the BMW M3 Evolution onto the market in a limited-run special series of 500 units. Its four-cylinder in-line engine with 2.3-liter displacement now developed 220 hp – 25 hp more than the standard M3. The increase in power was the result of a series of modifications to components that included the valves, pistons, cylinder head and camshaft. Weight reduction measures included body and thinner window glass. The BMW M3 Evolution had a more pronounced front spoiler than the standard M3 and a larger, adjustable rear spoiler.

1990: BMW M3 Sport Evolution (E30)

The development of the M3 E30 reached its highest mark in 1990 with the arrival of the BMW M3 Sport Evolution, available only in Gloss Black or Brilliant Red. The new arrival developed up to 238 hp from its four-cylinder in-line engine, now with 2.5-liter displacement – up more than 22 percent compared with the standard BMW M3 at the time. The intelligent lightweight construction of components including the front wings, muffler, front spoiler, trunk lid and rear wing brought the curb weight down by around 77 pounds. The adjustable splitter on the front spoiler and 16-inch light-alloy wheels with Nogaro Silver star in the center of the rim were among the most distinctive external features of the BMW M3 Sport Evolution. Inside, the front bucket seats with integral head restraints, red seat belts and suede leather covers for the sports steering wheel, handbrake lever and gearshift lever knob underlined the car’s sporting prowess. Another key mark of this M3 version – of which only 600 were produced – was the “Sport Evolution 1990” badge on the center console.

1995: BMW M3 GT (E36)

The second generation of the BMW M3 saw a 6-cylinder inline engine take over as the sports car’s power source. With capacity of 2,990cc, four-valve technology and VANOS camshaft timing on the intake side, the engine generated a formidable 286 hp and enabled acceleration form 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 5.9 seconds. In 1995, BMW M GmbH launched the BMW M3 GT special-edition model in a run of just 350 units. Output was boosted to 295 hp and the engine previewed some of the technical details of the upcoming 3.2-liter unit. The car’s doors were made from aluminium and the interior was decked out in Mexico Green Nappa leather. As for exterior paint shades, the special edition was available in British Racing Green or Silver only.

2003: BMW M3 CSL (E46)

BMW returned to the idea of a limited-run special-edition BMW M3 in mid-2003, this time using the E46 model generation as the donor car. The CSL affix was a reference to the legendary BMW 3.0 CSL (for “Coupe Sport Leichtbau”) of the early 1970s. In keeping with this moniker, denoting lightweight design, the BMW M3 CSL introduced a series of weight-saving parts to the mix. The center console, interior door trim and rear-view mirror were made from carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), the rear window featured thinner glass, the trunk lid with integral spoiler lip was now lighter and weight had also been cut from the trunk trim. All in all, the judicious use of lightweight parts allowed the car’s curb weight to be reduced by 362 pounds to 3,053 pounds.

On opening the door, the two bucket seats and lightweight rear seats in an Amaretta/cloth combination immediately caught the eye. The doors came with carbon-fiber inserts, the M sports steering wheel had a grippy Alcantara covering and the center console was now of a more compact and lightweight construction. Another distinctive feature of the steering wheel was the “M” button used to activate M Track Mode. This adapted the responses of the power steering and the parameters of Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) to allow an even sportier driving style. The modified Launch Control system helped the BMW M3 CSL to race from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.8 seconds and hit the 200 km/h (124 mph) mark in a mere 16.7 seconds. The CSL chassis brought magnetic pulse-formed rear control arms and some of the tuning work took place at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. The result of these modifications could be seen in independent tests. Indeed, the BMW M3 CSL set what was then the fastest lap of the Nordschleife for its output class (7 min 50 sec).

2010: BMW M3 GTS (E92)

In 2010, BMW M GmbH introduced the direct successor to the BMW M3 CSL in the form of the BMW M3 GTS. Like its predecessor, it was designed to deliver the highest dynamic performance. Lightweight construction once again played a central role, reducing the car’s DIN curb weight to 3,373 pounds – 275 pounds lower than that of the standard BMW M3. An increase in the cylinder stroke pushed the displacement of the V8 engine from 4.0 up to 4.4 liters, boosting output by 30 hp to 450 hp.

BMW M GmbH produced the BMW M3 GTS largely by hand, with the cars built individually in the factory to customer specification. Type approval for road use in Germany was on a case-by-case basis.

2011: BMW M3 CRT (E92)

The BMW M3 CRT – produced in a run of just 67 units from May 2011 – combined the technology of the BMW M3 GTS with the body of the four-door BMW M3 Sedan. The CRT also had a carbon-fiber bonnet with apertures next to the powerdome and a splitter below the front apron, but the large rear spoiler on the trunk lid was usurped by a carbon-fiber spoiler lip. In place of a roll bar, the BMW M3 CRT came with a rear seat bench containing two molded individual seats. With a curb weight (DIN) of 3,483 pounds, the BMW M3 CRT was around 99 pounds lighter than the BMW M3 Sedan.

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A recent video has just gone viral, showcasing a strange and camouflaged variant of the BMW M4 Coupe, while being tested on the tracks at Nurburgring.

The model is believed to be the long-rumored BMW M4 GTS version of the fresh M4 Coupe, which is believed to be launched on the market in 2016, as the 2017 model.

The BMW M4 GTS is believed to come with impressive power and upgraded track components, like larger brakes, fixed rear wing, roll cage, as well as an updated suspension system.

The BMW M4 GTS is also rumored to shed some weight and will be lighter than the present M4 Coupe, due to the lightweight body components and stripped cabin.

Under the hood, the BMW M4 GTS is also believed to come packed with a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, which would come with 450 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque, which is more than the standard`s 431 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque.

More details with the future BMW M4 GTS are believed to emerge somewhere next year, but until then, feel free to enjoy the video with the so called M4 GTS riding the tracks at Nurburgring.

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