BMW M3 DTM concept car was presented on July 15th 2011 in the Double Cone building at Munich's BMW Welt as part of the weekend DTM event in the Olympic Stadium. 

The BMW M3 DTM was unveiled Friday evening and available for Motorsport fans and visitors to see the concept car in person. BMW Motorsport also announced the first two drivers Andy Priaulx (GB) and Augusto Farfus (BR). 

"It is good to see how our DTM project is picking up speed," said Dr. Draeger. "Next year, BMW returns to the DTM after two decades. We will be facing our main competitors in the premium sector - and are already looking forward to this challenge. The DTM comeback sees BMW return to its roots. We have enjoyed great success in production car racing in the past, and I am convinced we will follow on in 2012 where we left off. Everyone at BMW Motorsport is working hard to ensure we get off to a successful start next season."

The BMW M3 DTM is based on the fourth generation of the M series. Its development started in autumn of last year, when the Board of Management of BMW AG announced the company's return to the DTM.

Regulations for the 2012 DTM season require all cars must use a certain number of standard components. This is to guarantee that development costs remain reasonable. Despite this, the BMW Motorsport engineers have been able to call upon the immense technical resources of the BMW Group and apply their innovation to establish performance advantages over their rivals in areas such as the engine and aerodynamics.

The result of this work is a spectacular racing car, which is set to thrill DTM fans. The powerful V8 engine equipped with the regulation air restrictor generates approximately 480 bhp. The car accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in about three seconds and boasts a top speed of approximately 186 mph. 

When BMW returns to the DTM next season, it will also mark the comeback of a racing legend.