BMW faces re-homologation issues with M4 GT3 Evo turbocharger

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

BMW faces re-homologation issues with M4 GT3 Evo turbocharger

Summary

The BMW M4 GT3 Evo is undergoing re-homologation that introduces a new turbocharger. This decision, made by BMW Motorsport Director Andreas Roos, is intended to reduce costs by aligning the turbocharger with the one used in the M3 and M4 road cars. The change comes in the car's fifth year of competition and second with the Evo package, reflecting adjustments in the motorsport. Future implications for race participation, including potential withdrawals from events such as Macau, remain to be clarified as discussions continue.

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Key Details

•BMW M4 GT3 Evo introduced new turbocharger for re-homologation.
•Change aims to reduce costs in the fifth year of competition.
•Roos cites alignment with M3 and M4 road car specifications.
•Potential effects on participation in upcoming events are unclear.

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What they're saying

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Why does the BMW M4 GT3 Evo have to compete with a new turbocharger this year via a re-homologation? BMW Motorsport Director Andreas Roos argued that the change in the car's fifth year of competition - the second with the Evo package - was due to costs. "The main reason was to get the costs down, because it is now 1:1 the production turbocharger as it is used everywhere in the M3 or M4," Roos said ...Keep reading
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