2015 BMW M4 Coupe MotoGP Safety Car unveiled

2015 BMW M4 Coupe MotoGP Safety Car 

 As it did in 2014, the BMW M4 Coupé will again head the Safety Car fleet in the MotoGP World Championship in 2015. BMW M Division's high-performance coupé has been designed to ensure maximum driving dynamics and with its use on the racetracks of this world in mind. The six-cylinder inline engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, a high-rev concept and distinct racing genes contributes significantly to the high-performance character of the overall concept. Already the production version of the sporting heart delivers a top performance of 431 hp (317 kW) and provides a maximum torque of 550 Nm (combined fuel consumption of 8.8-8.3 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions of 204-194 g/km) over a broadly usable range of revolution speeds.

2015 BMW M4 Coupe MotoGP Safety Car 

Up until now the high potential performance of the charged, six-cylinder inline engine has always placed particularly high demand on the temperature management of the engine and its auxiliaries. In order to guarantee optimal operating temperatures at all times, BMW M Division has turned to a cooling system that is as innovative as it is effective. Next to the main radiator, additional radiators also ensure balanced temperature control for the high and low temperature circuits, as well as for the gearbox and turbocharger. The exhaust air, which is heated by the turbocharger, is cooled using indirect intercooling and is supported by an additional electric water pump.

2015 BMW M4 Coupe MotoGP Safety Car 

The kind of increase in performance evident in this year's BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car also places even greater demand on the thermal qualities of the turbo engine, particularly the cooling of the supercharged air. This challenge has been overcome using the innovative water injection. As well as significantly increasing performance, the high-performance power unit also boasts outstanding fullload consumption and emission figures.

2015 BMW M4 Coupe MotoGP Safety Car 

Following intense testing within the MotoGP World Championship, the water injection system will also be employed in a BMW M production model in the near future. This allows BMW M Division customers to take advantage of high-performance technology straight from the racetrack, which considerably improves performance on the streets and is ideally suited for everyday usage.