A long-standing tradition will continue as BMW has just unveiled its fleet of M vehicles that will be used as safety cars during the 2022 season of MotoGP. There are a few full-blown M cars that will play different roles during the motorcycle competition but the star of the show for the new year is the M2 CS Racing, which is virtually a race car performing safety car duties.
BMW proudly says the coupe required only a few modifications in the metamorphosis from a race car to MotorGP’s new safety car. These include the addition of light bars and front lights, plus a special livery, which celebrates 50 years of BMW M vehicles. Powering the car is a 3.0-liter inline-six twin-turbo engine, developing up to 450 horsepower (331 kilowatts) depending on the version. A mechanical limited-slip differential with preload and separate cooling, as well as specially manufactured drive shafts and a carbon roof, are part of the equipment.
