TrueScale Miniatures documents a genuine milestone in American GT racing: the 1:43 scale model of the #96 Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 EVO as it appeared during the 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona, held on 25–26 January 2025 at Daytona International Speedway. Driven by Robby Foley, Patrick Gallagher, Jake Walker Jr. and Jens Klingmann, the car completed 719 laps and collected 7 Michelin Endurance Cup championship points on the opening round of the 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
The BMW M4 GT3 EVO: G82 Architecture Refined
Built on the G82 BMW M4 platform, the GT3 EVO is BMW M Motorsport's evolution of the M4 GT3 — unveiled at the Nürburgring before the 2024 24-hour race and priced at 578,000 euros net. Its P58 3.0-litre straight-six M TwinPower Turbo produces up to 590 hp (432 kW), transmitted through an X-Trac 6-speed sequential gearbox with electro-hydraulic clutch. Key EVO-specific changes include replacing traditional paint with a lighter cathodic dip coating, smaller aerodynamic mirrors, enlarged front-wheel-arch air outlets and an adjusted rear-wing range. Overall dimensions are 5,020 mm long, 2,040 mm wide and 1,310 mm tall, on a 2,917 mm wheelbase.
Turner Motorsport's Best-Ever Rolex 24 Result
The #96 started from 13th on the grid in a 22-car GTD field. Turner Motorsport's car ran inside the top 10 for most of the 24 hours, led the GTD class for 14 laps and crossed the finish line on the lead lap — something the team had never achieved in its 15 previous Rolex 24 starts. The squad completed 27 pit stops, including a full front brake change with ten hours remaining. Team owner Will Turner described the 5th-place GTD result as the best Rolex 24 finish in the team's 16-year history of entering the race. It was also the competitive debut of the M4 GT3 EVO for Turner Motorsport. Jens Klingmann, filling the fourth-driver endurance role he has held at Turner since 2018, shared duties with factory driver Foley, third-season co-driver Gallagher and 18-year-old Michelin Endurance Cup specialist Walker.
TrueScale Miniatures in Resin at 1:43
The model is produced by TrueScale Miniatures (TSM) in resin with a sealed, one-piece body — consistent with the manufacturer's standard approach to GT racing subjects at 1:43. The white base livery with blue and red sponsor graphics replicates the EVO's Daytona race specification, including the cathodic-dip-coated bodywork that distinguishes the EVO from its predecessor. No limited-edition production number has been confirmed for this release.
Placing the #96 in Your Display Cabinet
At 1:43, the model measures approximately 11.5 cm in length — compact enough to sit alongside earlier TSM releases of the #96 Turner Motorsport car from 2022 and 2023, building a season-by-season BMW GT3 evolution shelf. It also pairs naturally with the TSM #96 EVO from the 2025 IMSA Long Beach GP (same car, same season) and the TSM #48 Paul Miller Racing BMW M4 GT3 EVO from the same Daytona race. Collectors focused on Michelin Endurance Cup GTD entries or on BMW M Motorsport factory-driver representation will find the four-driver roster — two BMW works drivers alongside two development talents — gives this model unusual depth as a driver-centred display piece.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:43 scale model?
The BMW M4 GT3 EVO measures 5,020 mm in full race trim including the front splitter and rear wing. Divided by 43, that gives a model length of approximately 116.7 mm — rounded to 11.5 cm. At that size it fits comfortably on a standard collector shelf alongside other 1:43 GT racing subjects without requiring dedicated showcase depth.
Does the model have opening parts?
No. TrueScale Miniatures has produced this as a sealed, closed-body resin model with no opening doors, bonnet or engine cover. The detail is concentrated on the exterior surfaces: the EVO-specific bodywork, the white, blue and red Turner Motorsport livery, and the aerodynamic elements that distinguish the GT3 EVO from the standard M4 GT3.
Who were the four drivers of the #96 at the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona?
Robby Foley (BMW M Motorsport factory driver, full season), Patrick Gallagher (full season; his third season partnering Foley), Jake Walker Jr. (Michelin Endurance Cup events; 18 years old at the time of the race) and Jens Klingmann (BMW M works driver; fourth driver for endurance rounds — a role he has held at Turner Motorsport since 2018).
What makes the 2025 Daytona livery historically significant for Turner Motorsport?
The 63rd Rolex 24 At Daytona was Turner Motorsport's 15th start in the race and the first time the team finished on the lead lap. The 5th-place GTD result was described by team owner Will Turner as the best Rolex 24 finish in the team's 16-year history at the event. It was also the competition debut of the BMW M4 GT3 EVO for the team.
