BMW M – Over 20 years “ Official Car of MotoGP™ ”
Fascination , emotion , advanced technology and international appeal – these are the attributes MotoGPTM 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 a strong partnership that spans the decades . 2022 marks the 24th season of BMW M being the “ Official Car ” of MotoGP™ ”.
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 the many exclusive highlights the BMW M MotoGPTM Experience offers you . It ’ s a unique racing experience you will never forget .
BMW M Award : M Power for the best qualifier It is not only pole position which motivates the superstars of MotoGP to beat everyone else in qualifying . At the end of each season since 2003 , the fastest rider in qualifying has been presented with the BMW M Award . The prize on offer is a brand new BMW M car .
Since 1999 , BMW M is proud to supply the official cars to MotoGP™ . BMW M uses technology taken from motorsport , together with innovative ideas and comprehensive know-how , to ensure that race events run safely . In 2022 , the BMW M fleet of safety cars is spearheaded by the new BMW M2 CS Racing MotoGPTM Safety Car . The production versions of all safety cars have already been designed for sporty performance and perfect driving behaviour up to the limits so only a few adjustments were required for their job on the MotoGPTM circuits around the world .
50 Years of BMW M 2022 marks a very special year for BMW M – the company is celebrating its 50th birthday this year ! Based in Munich , BMW M was founded in 1972 as BMW Motorsport GmbH . Since then , the letter M has become synonymous all over the world for racing success and for the fascination of high-performance sports cars with a unique exclusive character for road use . To celebrate 50 Years of BMW M , several anniversary highlights are planned throughout the 2022 MotoGP™ season .
M – the most powerful letter in the world Do you love the feel of pure adrenalin in your veins that only racing can give you ? Do you love the thrill of speed and high-performance ? So do we . Since 50 years , this passion has been the driving force in creating cars that make your heart beat twice as fast . BMW M automobiles have their roots in motorsport and transfer decades of BMW racing experience to the road . High-performance technologies , developed on the racetrack , merge with state-of-the-art designs and the finest materials . Experience BMW M now – and find out why M is the most powerful letter in the world .
2022 marks the 20th edition of the BMW M Award and the winner ’ s car is another highlight : the brand-new BMW M3 Competition Touring with xDrive ( fuel consumption , combined : 10.4 – 10.1 l / 100km correspond to WLTP , CO2 emissions , combined : 235 – 229 g / km correspond to WLTP , NEDC figures : –). The first-ever BMW M3 Touring combines authentic motorsport feeling with a very distinct character and a broader spread of practical qualities . Its powertrain technology is focused wholly on delivering beguiling performance and brings together the 375 kW / 510 hp version of the six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology , the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system . A really special BMW M Award winner ’ s car !
Get all info about BMW M , its activities in MotoGP™ , compelling photos and videos at : www . bmw-m . com .
* 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 vehiclerelated charges that are ( also ) based on CO2 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 typetested 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 CO2 emission of new passenger cars can be taken out of the „ handbook of fuel consumption , the CO2 emission and power consumption of new passenger cars “, which is available at all selling points and at https :// www . dat . de / co2 /.
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