BMW M2 Named Official MotoGP Safety Car
What’s better than a BMW M2? One that’s filled with upgrades that make it ready for the track.
Continuing its relationship with MotoGP, the German automaker has unveiled the BMW M2 MotoGP Safety Car that will make its debut this race season. Modified at the BMW M factory, the MotoGP Safety Car features a gutted interior with a roll cage, Recaro racing bucket seats with six-point harnesses and an on-board fire extinguisher. On the outside, BMW applied its signature tri-color stripes with gold wheels for contrast. As a safety car, it wears a low-profile LED strobe light bar on the roof further supported by blue LEDs in the front grille and red diodes in lieu of reverse lights.
There’s also an adjustable carbon-reinforced plastic rear wing and Michelin Cup tires and carbon-ceramic brakes.
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BMW M has been a permanent member of the international MotoGP family since 1999. In 2014, the automaker and Dorna Sports extended their cooperation up to and including 2020. As part of its collaboration, the BMW M Award has been presented at the end of the season to the best MotoGP qualifier since 2003.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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