Originally when Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach converted the Bayerische Motoren Werke from an aircraft engine manufacturer into an automobile producer in 1928, the brand wasn’t thought of as a racecar manufacturer. In fact, throughout the years, BMW established its brand as a luxury car producer. The BMW M6 GT3 shatters the traditional image of a BMW because they crafted an automobile that forgoes on luxury and amps the vehicle up with power and engine performance.

BMW may have begun manufacturing high-performance cars back in 1975 when the 3.0 CSL debuted, it was nothing like the M6 GT3. The BMW M6 GT3 accelerates at an estimated 186 miles per hour with a 585-horsepower, Twin Power V-8 that displaces 4.4 liters and 500 ft-lb of torque. Forget luxurious; the M6 is fast and furious and proves it by going from 0 to 60 in 4 seconds.

Although the BMW Z4 GT3 reigned from 2010 until 2015 as BMW’s high-performance racecar, it’s now being replaced by the BMW M6 GT3. And we’re pretty sure it earned this right. BMW improved and enhanced many aspects of this vehicle including its driveability and economy. With a six-speed sequential racing transmission and high-performance motorsport electronics, this BMW truly slashes any negative images associated with your first impression of a luxury car company producing a racecar. The center-positioned steering wheel and lengthy wheelbase make the experience of driving the “beast” as Stefan Ehlen, an editor at Motorsport.com, deems it, quite unlike driving any other vehicle.

During wind tunnel testing, the corporation finely tuned the aerodynamic properties of the chassis. With its light weight and aerodynamics, the entire concept of this vehicle centers around getting this car to reach high speeds quickly. The designers had safety in mind as well, consider it was fitted with an FIA-approved safety cell and crash elements comprised of carbon fiber located in the front and rear.

The BMW M6 GT3 proved itself on May 29, 2016 at the Nurburgring 24 Hours. Several GT3s competed; however, not every one finished. Overall, the top GT3 came in fifth place, but due to the weather conditions of the race, it’s still very impressive.

So the bottom line with this vehicle is it definitely stands out amongst other high-performance racecars. Although the average person won’t have the ability to take it for a spin–and especially own it–considering it’s valued at an astonishing $425,651.39, we can dream, right?