Today’s video is dedicated to the 2001 BMW PTG M3 GT V8 Grand-Am we filmed during the 2024 Mugello Classic by Peter Auto. In 2000, BMW North America turned to Tom Milner’s Prototype Technology Group (PTG) to transform the new M3 into a Rolex Grand-Am Series champion.

They substituted the inline-six for the M5-sourced 4.9-liter S62 V8 and a Hewland six-speed manual transmission, making the car here the first V8-powered M3 to race in North America. Just watch the video below to see and follow us also on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram!