# Carbon Fiber Race Cars This BMW Race Car Offers Lightweight Racing in a Speedy Package By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-race-car References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-m4-gt4/44652/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0262503EN/bmw-extends-its-range-of-vehicles-in-customer-racing-with-the-bmw-m4-gt4-from-2018) The M4 GT4 is a highly anticipated [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage) race car that is designed to give the German automaker a true competitive advantage in race championships requiring the use of GT4 class vehicles. What's great about this particular BMW race car is the fact that it offers powerful performance in an easy-to-use automotive package. Indeed this M4 GT4 makes use of the M4 Coupe's famed 3-liter twin-turbocharged engine to pump out anywhere between 430 and 480 brake horsepower depending on the rules and regulations for the particular race. The vehicle also features a carbon hood and front splitter for improved performance. The vehicle also features a [carbon fiber construction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-frame) for reduced weight. This BMW race car is a great example of the kind of innovative engineering that can make the difference between winning and losing a [competitive car race](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-toyota-gr-supra-a90-final-edition). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carbon Fiber in Race Cars:** Carbon fiber is becoming an increasingly popular material in race car construction to reduce weight and improve performance. - **GT4 Class Racing:** GT4 class racing is growing in popularity and providing opportunities for automakers to showcase their high-performance vehicles. - **Use of Twin-turbocharged Engines in Racing:** Twin-turbocharged engines are being utilized in high-performance racing cars to enhance power and acceleration. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Carbon fiber technology is disrupting traditional automotive manufacturing processes and providing opportunities for automakers to innovate. - **Motorsports:** The growth of GT4 class racing is creating opportunities for motorsports teams and sponsors to showcase their brands and products. - **Engineering and Design:** The use of twin-turbocharged engines and carbon fiber construction in high-performance race cars is disrupting traditional engineering and design practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jet-Age Racing Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage.md) - [Camouflaged Track-Racing Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-gt4.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [453-HP Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2.md) - [Hardcore Track Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-m-1000-rr.md) - [Grand Touring Automotive Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Electric Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monaco-race-car.md) - [Ultralight Single-Seater Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briggs-automotive-company-x-hypetex-mono-r.md) - [Track-Ready Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series.md)