I spoke to an M engineer who says that over the past few months they have mangaged to remove some weight out of the car.
The Cabrio has been spotted at the FIZ.
Coincidence? , Rewriting History? or Ideal Bedfellows?
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BMW expected to announce DTM return soon
BMW are expected to announce their return to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters shortly.
"The BMW Board of Management is going to decide in the coming weeks. We look forward to once again welcome BMW to the DTM," said ITR board member Thomas Betzler to Focus.
BMW last took part in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters during the eighties, with Roberto Ravaglia claiming the title in 1989.
The DTM is scheduled for new regulations next year, a step mainly done to attract new manufacturers. BMW has been present during the discussions on the coming regulations.
"We have presented our concept to BMW and we know that it is going to get a benevolent reception in Munich. It is not without a reason that BMW has been regulars at all major DTM meetings," said Betzler.
Audi and Mercedes have been alone in the DTM since 2005 and most recent champions Audi are hoping to see BMW joining them.
"We have worked feverishly behind the scenes on the new regulations that are going to take effect in 2011. I am pretty sure that this decision attracts more manufacturers, perhaps even one from Bavaria," said Audi sales director Peter Schwarzbauer.
If BMW returns to the DTM, they are not likely to remain in the World Touring Car Championship.
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