BMW M Safety Cars

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BMW X6 M.

The BMW X6 M made its debut as the safety car for the MotoGP World Championship in 2009 – before its official launch.
This car incorporates the high-performance characteristics of vehicles from BMW M GmbH in the BMW X segment.
The merging of the M philosophy with this innovative concept paves the way for an exclusive driving experience.

A new, high-performance V8 engine was developed for the BMW X6 M.
A displacement of 4,395 cc generates a top performance of 408 kW / 555 bhp at 6,000 rpm.
The M TwinPower Turbo is the world's first engine with a cylinder-bank comprehensive manifold and Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology.
As well as superior driving dynamics, the BMW X6 M is also far more efficient than its direct competitors.

The M Sport automatic, with six gears, optimised gearshift dynamics, extremely short gearshift times and outstanding comfort when changing gears, underlines the sporting character of the car.
The BMW X6 M accelerates to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds.
The M Driver's Package increases the maximum speed to 275 km/h.

Fact box.
Engine type: V8
Displacement: 4,395 cc
Performance: 408/555 kW/bhp
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 4.7 seconds

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BMW M6.

The BMW M6 Coupé made its debut as a safety car in the MotoGP World Championship back in 2005 and has been used every season since.
The car is brimming with power and dynamics wherever you look.
The limited BMW M6 Competition Edition, as used at the MotoGP races, gives the high-performance sports car very specific features.

The Competition package includes light alloy, double-spoke 167 M wheels, a modified sport chassis and two striking contour lines on the bonnet, making the sporting potential of this car easy to recognise at first glance.

The powerful V10 engine with 4,999 cc of displacement allows the BMW M6 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. Speeds exceeding 300 km/h are possible.

Fact box.

Engine type: V10
Displacement: 4,999 cc
Performance: 373/507 kW/bhp
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 4.6 seconds

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BMW M3 Sedan.

MotoGP Race Director Paul Butler takes to the race track in a BMW M3 Sedan.
As the top dog among the four-door cars and a free spirit among high-performance sports cars, this car takes up a special position.
Blessed with racing genes, the saloon's 4.0 litre, 309 kW/420 bhp, V8 engine helps the car produce outstanding driving performance.
It takes just 4.9 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h, while the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.

This sedan is primarily attractive for all those fans of high-performance sports cars that value the principle of road capability.
It offers comfort for up to five people and its rear doors provide easy access to the back of the car.
As a result, drivers who care about the wellbeing of their passengers no longer need to compromise the outstanding sportiness of a BMW M3.

The BMW M3 Coupé forms the technical basis.
An independent design, as well as powertrain and chassis technology tailored for precise maximum performance, are high up in the list of requirements of BMW M engineers.
Furthermore, the development maxim of consistent lightweight construction is achieved with a power-to-weight ratio of just 3.8 kilograms per hp.

Alongside the load-bearing structure, only the doors, roof, boot lid, panels and tail lamps come from the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
This means the scope of bodywork components developed from scratch is similar to that of the BMW M3 Coupé, with which the saloon shares the same striking front end.

Fact box.

Engine type: V8
Displacement: 3,999 cc
Performance: 309/420 kW/bhp
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 4.9 seconds

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BMW M5 Touring.

The Safety Officer has access to a BMW M5 Touring during the 2010 MotoGP season.
The high-performance touring model from BMW M GmbH fulfils even the greatest demands in dynamic performance and sheer driving pleasure.
And at the same time, through its supreme versatility in combination with excellent quality of finish and that typical look of BMW M, the five-door certainly offers the best of several worlds.

The BMW 5 Series Touring overcomes old contradictions and forms a synthesis of values where the seemingly incompatible would appear to make such an all-round solution impossible:
A sports car with roof railing, 373 kw/507 bhp maximum output with 1,650 litres or 57.8 cubic feet of storage space, a power-to-weight ratio of 3.7 kilos per horsepower, maximum trailer load of 1,800 kg, a high-speed power unit with the reliability of a series-production engine built for everyday use, a touring model for the race track.
All this - and more - is offered by the BMW M5 Touring.

This is the first time that BMW M GmbH's absolutely unique ten-cylinder is featured in a five-door model.
The V10 power unit provides the kind of muscle and performance otherwise only to be admired in a thoroughbred sports or racing car.
The engine's high-speed concept so typical of BMW M comes directly from motorsport.

Fact box.

Engine type: V10
Displacement: 4,999 cc
Performance: 373/507 kW/bhp
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 4.8 seconds

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BMW 5 Series GT.

With the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo, BMW has once again defined a completely new vehicle segment.
The car combines elegance, spacious comfort and variability in its own unique style.
An attractive and trendsetting addition to the BMW 5 Series, it is an unrivalled offering in the upper middle class around the world.

The BMW 550i Gran Turismo is captivating thanks to its elegant appearance with a luxury ambiance and generous room for all passengers.
It is surprisingly versatile, with the boot offering plenty of space for large items.
In addition, it also boasts the classic Gran Turismo virtues: ultimate driving comfort and a powerful, efficient engine.
Combined with the flowing dynamics of a coupé-style roof design, the result is something completely different: the ideal combination of the representative elegance of a limousine, the flexibility of an estate car, and the versatility of an SUV.

The car is driven by a V8 engine with TwinPower turbo and high pressure injection, which generates 407 bhp.

Fact box.

Engine type: V10
Displacement: 4,395 cc
Performance: 300/407 kW/bhp
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 5.5 seconds

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BMW X1.

The "Medical Car" is vital to every race event.
Should an accident occur, it must be on site as quickly as possible to allow the medical personnel to immediately start caring for the riders involved. In the MotoGP World Championship, the doctors take to the track in the BMW X1.

This model offers the typical characteristics of a BMW X model in a car from the premium compact segment for the first time.
The latest member of the BMW X family boasts versatile sportiness and ultimate agility in urban traffic. Its appearance demonstrates self-confident elegance, clear functionality and a trendsetting, modern style.

The straight six-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW X1 xDrive28i produces 258 bhp.
It is equipped with a magnesium-aluminium alloy crankcase, VALVETRONIC and dual Vanos.

Fact box.

Engine type: I6
Displacement: 2,996 cc
Performance: 190/258 kW/bhp
Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 6.8 seconds