Motorsports
BMW M2 CS Racing: the new MotoGP 2022 Safety Car
The Bavarians chose a racing car from the BMW M Motorsport program as the new MotoGP Safety Car, thereby celebrating the 50th anniversary of BMW M.
2022 is a special year for BMW M GmbH as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The BMW M2 CS Racing celebrates this special anniversary by joining the MotoGP safety car fleet. It will lead BMW M’s fleet of safety cars for the 2022 season, which begins on March 6 with the Qatar Grand Prix, and will become the first thoroughbred race car to be used as the lead vehicle in the league.
The BMW M2 CS Racing is part of the wide range of BMW M Motorsport racing cars and is successful in various leagues. In fact, there are several international and national cups for unified games with the specific game.
In addition to the engine with up to 450 hp (depending on the version), the M2 CS Racing has helpers specially designed for motorsport, such as ABS and DSC, a mechanical limited-slip differential with pre-charging and stationary cooling, as well as specially made differentials and a carbon fiber roof.
For its role as MotoGP Safety Car, the BMW M2 CS Racing has undergone some modifications such as: B. the addition of suitable lighting systems on the roof and front. Its colors refer to the 50th anniversary and are based on the anniversary logo of BMW M GmbH. We remind you that BMW M has been a partner of MotoGP since 1999.
The BMW M fleet for the 2022 season in MotoGP™ is completed by:
- BMW M3 Competition,
- BMW M4 Competition,
- BMW M5 CS,
- BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe,
- BMW X5 M Competition (Medical Car),
- BMW M 1000 RR (safety wheels).
Finally, the all-electric BMW i4 M50 will take on the role of safety car in the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, the electric category supported by the MotoGP World Championship racing programme.
Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.