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BMW M5 TOURING MOTOGP™ SAFETY CAR.
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BMW M5 TOURING MOTOGP™ SAFETY CAR.

New BMW M5 Touring MotoGP™ Safety Car at fan event in Bangkok. MotoGP™ set the stage for the start of the 2025 season with a spectacular fan event. For the first time, all teams and riders gathered in the Thai capital of Bangkok to meet with their fans. At the heart of it all: the new BMW M5 Touring MotoGP™ Safety Car, which will be spearheading the safety car fleet in the premier class of motorbike racing in 2025 together with the BMW M5 MotoGP™ Safety Car.

BMW M5 Touring [1] :
Fuel consumption weighted combined in l/100km   2.0; with depleted battery: 10.9
CO2 emissions weighted combined in g/km   45
Energy consumption weighted combined in kWh/100 km   27.6
CO2 class   B; with depleted battery: G
Electric range in km   61

KICK-OFF IN BANGKOK.

BMW M5 Touring MotoGP™ Safety Car. in Bangkok

KICK-OFF IN BANGKOK.

The MotoGP™ 2025 kick-off took place at a location that provided the perfect stage for the spectacular event. ‘One Bangkok’ is the Thai capital's ultimate new landmark, a modern state-of-the-art neighbourhood, commercial hotspot and elegant residential area all in one with plenty of culture, places of interest and lifestyle added to the mix. The fan event began with a parade of all MotoGP™ riders to Central Square in One Bangkok, led by the BMW M5 Touring MotoGP™ Safety Car. A spectacular stage show followed in Central Square, broadcast live around the world.

BMW M5 Touring Safety Car.
With this new Safety Car, we continue our commitment to bringing the latest technologies to MotoGP safety.
Axel Mittler

Marketing Manager MotoGP™ at BMW M GmbH

BMW M5 Limousine und BMW 5 Touring Safety Cars,.

2025 marks the 27th season for BMW M as Official Car of MotoGP™ partner. Since 1999, M GmbH has provided the fleet of safety and medical cars along with safety bikes as part of this partnership. The latest addition is based on the BMW M5 Touring and completes the ensemble, which also includes the BMW M5 MotoGP™ Safety Car based on the  BMW M5 sedan. Together, the high-performance models will be spearheading the safety car fleet in the premier class of motorcycle racing. The touring and sedan models boast performance values that make the BMW M5 the perfect choice for use as a safety car on racetracks. Its M hybrid drive, consisting of a 4.4-litre V8 engine and an electric motor, generates a maximum output of 535 kW (727 hp) and a maximum torque of 1,000 Newton metres. All the necessary modifications were made to the BMW M5 Touring MotoGP™ Safety Car for its use on the racetrack, including numerous carbon, aramid and titanium elements from the BMW M5 M Performance Parts programme.

BMW M5 Sedan [1] :
Fuel consumption weighted combined in l/100km   1.7; with depleted battery: 10.3
CO2 emissions weighted combined in g/km   39
Energy consumption weighted combined in kWh/100 km   25.5
CO2 class   B; with depleted battery: G
Electric range in km   67
Racing Livery

THE LIVERY OF THE LE MANS RACER

BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW M Motorsport’s competing race car in the FIA World Endurance Championship and in the IMSA series in North America, acted as inspiration for the design of the BMW M5 MotoGP™ Safety Cars’ ‘second skin. The livery reflects BMW M's commitment to hybrid technology.

The new BMW M5 Touring MotoGP™ Safety Car will be on display until the start of the 2025 MotoGP™ season in Bangkok, before making its debut on the racetrack on the first race weekend from 28 February to 2 March.

BMW M – Partner der MotoGP™

BMW M – Partner der MotoGP™

Experience the extremes.

BMW M5 Touring [1] :
Fuel consumption weighted combined in l/100km   2.0; with depleted battery: 10.9
CO2 emissions weighted combined in g/km   45
Energy consumption weighted combined in kWh/100 km   27.6
CO2 class   B; with depleted battery: G
Electric range in km   61
BMW M5 Sedan [1] :
Fuel consumption weighted combined in l/100km   1.7; with depleted battery: 10.3
CO2 emissions weighted combined in g/km   39
Energy consumption weighted combined in kWh/100 km   25.5
CO2 class   B; with depleted battery: G
Electric range in km   67

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[1] Performance data of petrol engines apply to vehicles using RON 98 fuel. Fuel consumption data apply to vehicles using reference fuels in accordance with EU Regulation 715/2007. Unleaded RON 91 and higher with a maximum ethanol content of 10% (E10) may also be used. BMW recommends RON 95 fuel. For high-performance automobiles, BMW recommends RON 98 fuel.

Range depends on various factors, in particular: individual driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-conditioning.

For plug-in hybrid: Electric drive depending on battery charging level.

For plug-in hybrid: At temperatures below minus 10 degrees Celsius, the fully electric drive system is only available after a few kilometres of driving, once the battery has heated to operational temperature.

For plug-in hybrid: Composed of combustion engine drive and electric drive. Electric drive depending on battery charging level.

For models with Boost function: Temporary uprating <10 seconds in excess of specified nominal value.

The models illustrated include optional equipment. Due to regular software updates, screen designs in the communication may differ from the actual screen design in your car.

All vehicles, equipment, combination possibilities and varieties shown here are examples and can differ in your country. In no way do they constitute a binding offer by the BMW M GmbH. Visit your local BMW website or see your authorised BMW M Retailer for accurate details on the offers in your country.

Official data for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power consumption and electric range was determined in accordance with the prescribed measuring procedure and corresponds to European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the applicable version. For ranges, data determined as per WLTP takes into account any optional equipment (available on the German market in this case). For vehicles that have been newly type approved since 1 January 2021, only the official data according to WLTP exists. For more information about NEDC and WLTP measuring procedures visit www.bmw.com/wltp

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