BMW M8 GTE makes sim racing debut in rFactor 2 Endurance Pack

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… along with its arch-rival Porsche 911 RSR, and three other Le Mans runners

Today’s the day when we’re going to see the production-ready BMW 8 Series — stay tuned! Also, today happens to get the M8 GTE for a (virtual) spin, courtesy of rFactor 2.

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The Endurance Pack will arrive on Steam June 15, 2018, in perfect sync with the prestigious Le Mans 24h race, and features five vehicles that compete in the FIA WEC.

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Two are Le Mans Prototype cars — the entry-level Norma M30 LMP3 and the Oreca 07 LMP2 — while the rest of the list is comprised of LM GTE class representatives, namely the Corvette C7.R, Porsche 911 RSR and, of course, the BMW M8 GTE.

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BMW returns to the Le Mans 24h race after a seven-year pause and hopes it has the perfect weapon against the pace-setting Porsche 911 RSR. M8 GTE runs a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 good for over 500 horsepower while tipping the scales at just 2,700 lbs.

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via GT Planet