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BMW M – Over 25 Years as the “ Official Car of MotoGP™ ” A strong partnership that spans over a quarter of a century : 2024 marks the 26th season of BMW M being the “ Official Car ” of MotoGP™ . Fascination , emotion , advanced technology , and international appeal are the attributes MotoGP™ and BMW M have in common . The thrilling top tier of motorcycle racing and the creator of high-performance automobile masterpieces make the perfect combination in this unique partnership . Since 1999 , BMW M has proudly supplied the official cars to MotoGP™ , using technology derived from motorsport along with innovative ideas and comprehensive knowhow to ensure race events run safely . In 2024 , the BMW M fleet of safety cars is led by the new BMW XM Label Red MotoGP™ Safety Car and features other high-performance vehicles like the BMW M3 MotoGP™ Safety Car and the BMW M3 Touring MotoGP™ Safety Car . The production versions of all safety cars were already designed for sporty performance and perfect driving behavior up to the limits , so only a few adjustments were required for their roles on the MotoGP™ circuits around the world .
BMW M MotoGP™ Experience – A First-Hand Look Behind the Scenes
Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime ? Take a first-hand look behind the scenes and become a part of the BMW M family at MotoGPTM ! Be a guest in the VIP Village and enjoy exclusive guided garage tours with stunning and exciting insights . Get to know more about the pinnacle of motorcycle racing from MotoGP™ experts . Get your ultimate adrenaline kick by racing the circuits yourself – as a passenger in one of the BMW M safety cars . These are just some of the many highlights the BMW M MotoGP™ Experience offers you . It ’ s an exclusive racing experience you will never forget .
BMW M Award : M Power for the Best Qualifier The BMW M Award is a firm tradition in BMW M ’ s many activities in MotoGP™ . This coveted prize has been awarded to the fastest rider in qualifying since 2003 . The prize on offer is a brand new BMW M car . In the 2023 season , Francesco “ Pecco ” Bagnaia won the BMW M Award for the second time . His prize : the stunning BMW XM Label Red , the flagship version of BMW M ’ s first-ever high-performance car with an electrified drive system . 2024 marks the 22nd edition of the BMW M Award , and the winner ' s car will be another highlight . Stay tuned !
M – The Most Powerful Letter in the World Do you love the feel of pure adrenaline in your veins that only racing can give you ? Do you love the thrill of speed and high performance ? So do we . For more than 50 years , this passion has been the driving force in creating cars that make your heart beat twice as fast . The company was founded in 1972 as BMW Motorsport GmbH . Since then , the letter M has become synonymous worldwide with racing success and the fascination of high-performance sports cars with a unique , exclusive character for road use . Proud of our heritage , we are ready for the future – BMW M is getting electrified , preserving the unmistakable performance characteristics of BMW M models . Experience BMW M now – and find out why M is the most powerful letter in the world .
* Official data on power consumption and electric range were determined in accordance with the mandatory measurement procedure and comply with Regulation ( EU ) 715 / 2007 valid at the time of type approval . In case of a range , figures in the NEDC take into account differences in the selected wheel and tire size ; figures in the WLTP take into account any optional equipment . WLTP values are used for assessing taxes and other vehicle-related charges that are ( also ) based on CO 2 emissions , as well as for the purposes of vehicle-specific subsidies , if applicable . Where applicable , the NEDC values listed were calculated based on the new WLTP measurement procedure and then converted back to the NEDC measurement procedure for comparability reasons . For newly type-tested vehicles since 01.01.2021 , the official data no longer exist according to NEDC but only according to WLTP . For more information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures , see https :// www . bmw . com / wltp .
For further information about the official fuel consumption and the specific CO 2 emission of new passenger cars , refer to the “ handbook of fuel consumption , the CO 2 emission , and power consumption of new passenger cars ,” available at all selling points and at https :// www . dat . de / co2 /.
Get all the info about BMW M , its activities in MotoGP™ , compelling photos , and videos at www . bmw-m . com
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