Intelligent systems are located in the BMW M3. POWER400 robot is controlled by accessory fitted to a vehicle such as lighting, wipers, etc., via two bus systems. Traditional relays and fuses are so removed, so that a considerable savings in weight, higher reliability and ease of application. Functions of the BMW P65 engine are managed by an ECU 408 electronic control unit, developed in-house by BMW Motorsport. Software and applications developed by experts in Munich.
An intensive program of testing, which will strengthen the implementation of car racing, BMW Motorsport, BMW M3 approaches for the coming months.
Development drivers will be BMW works drivers Andy Priaulx (GBR), Jorg Muller (GER) and Augusto Farfus (BRA), currently in competition with the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). BMW M3 goal is an immediate leader in its return to American Le Mans Series.