BMW Z4 GT3 will use Laser Lights in 24hr Nurburgring Race

As the first car maker in the world to put laser headlights into production, BMW again announces another premiere, fitting the Z4 GT3 cars that will enter the 24hr Nurburgring race with the same laser light technology. Night time visibility is very important in the 24 Hour race and BMW has made the right decision to put their technology to good use here.

The four BMW Z4 GT3 cars run by BMW Sports Trophy Team Schubert and BMW Sports Trophy Team Marc VDS were fitted with such headlamps during the qualifying runs. The official race will start in June race.

“It is no coincidence that the first time we use the new laser light technology in a race will be on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife,” said BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt.

“As a demanding test laboratory, this circuit has always played a key role in the development of BMW cars and our racing cars. For this reason, I am delighted we can now achieve another milestone there with the first use of laser light at a racing event. Highly-efficient laser headlamps are an important safety factor, particularly at the 24-hour race on the Nordschleife,” he added.

Laser light provide more than 40 percent extra brightness while also saving weight and energy — perfect for what is required on track.