BMW M – Over 20 years “ Official Car of MotoGP™ ”
Fascination , emotion , advanced technology and international appeal – these 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 a strong partnership that spans the decades . 2022 marks the 24th season of BMW M being the “ Official Car ” of MotoGP™ ”.
scenes and become a part of the BMW M family at MotoGP™ ! Be a guest in the VIP Village and enjoy the many exclusive highlights the BMW M MotoGP™ 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 MotoGP™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 MotoGP™ 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 .
In the 2021 season , Frenchman Fabio Quartararo secured this coveted prize for the second consecutive time . He was rewarded for his achievements as fastest MotoGP™ qualifier with the exclusive new BMW M5 CS ( fuel consumption , combined : 11.3 – 11.1 l / 100 km [ 25.0 – 25.5 mpg imp ] correspond to NEDC ; 11,3 - 10,9 l / 100 km correspond to WLTP , CO2 emissions , combined : 258 – 253 g / km correspond to NEDC , 257 – 248 g / km correspond to WLTP ). In 2022 , the BMW M Award will be presented for the 20th time – and the riders can look forward to another stunning winner ’ s BMW M car . More will be revealed at a later date , so stay tuned !
Get all info about BMW M , its activities in MotoGP™ , compelling photos and videos at : www . bmw-m . com .
* The fuel consumption , CO2 emissions , electric power consumption and electric range figures are determined according to the European Regulation ( EC ) 715 / 2007 in the version applicable . They refer to vehicles in the German market . Where a range is shown , NEDC figures consider the different sizes of the selected wheels / tyres , while WLTP figures take into account the impact of any optional extras .
All values were calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle . Any NEDC values that are shown have been translated into equivalent NEDC measurements where appropriate . WLTP values are taken as the basis for determining vehicle-related taxes or other duties based ( at least inter alia ) on CO2 emissions as well as eligibility for any applicable vehicle-specific subsidies . Further information on the WLTP and NEDC measurement procedures can also be found at http :// www . bmw . de / wltp .
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Further information on official fuel consumption figures and specific CO2 emission values of new passenger cars is included in the following guideline : ‘ Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch , die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen ’ ( Guide to the fuel economy , CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars ), which can be obtained free of charge from all dealerships , from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH ( DAT ), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str . 1 , 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https :// www . dat . de / co2 /.