Latest news with #BMWhas
Hypebeast
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
BMW Unveils Japan-Only "M2 Racing" Track Car for Customer Motorsport
Summary BMWhas announced the launch of theM2Racing, a track-only customer racing model now available for order in Japan through selectBMW MMotorsport dealers in Tokyo and Osaka. Priced at ¥21,000,000 JPY ($142,809 USD), the M2 Racing is designed for aspiring racers looking for an accessible, high-performance entry into circuit competition. Based on the second-generation BMW M2, the M2 Racing ditches street legality for pure motorsport focus, featuring a 2L turbocharged inline-four engine delivering 308 hp and 309 lb-ft of torque, mated to a motorsport-tuned 8-speed automatic transmission. BMW equips the car with a mechanical limited-slip differential and custom driveshaft, ensuring sharp, balanced handling on the track. The car includes a FIA-compliant roll cage, Sabelt racing seat, fire suppression system and a lightweight CFRP roof. Other racing upgrades include KW motorsport suspension, Goodyear slicks, quick-release body panels, air jacks and data logger compatibility. Despite its aggressive focus, the M2 Racing retains features like air conditioning and a motorsport-adapted instrument panel for driver comfort. With just the right mix of performance and control, this limited-production machine is BMW's answer to the needs of Japan's privateer racing scene.
Hypebeast
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
BMW Reaches Series Production Milestone with Natural Fiber Composites
Summary BMWhas officially reached series production readiness for natural fiber composites, marking a major step toward sustainable manufacturing across its future vehicle lineup. Developed in collaboration with Swiss clean-tech firm Bcomp, the flax-based materials have already proven their strength and performance in motorsport settings, includingFormula Eand theBMW M4 GT4. BMW's adoption of these composites reflects a commitment to reducing CO₂e emissions, with early testing showing up to 40 percent lower emissions compared to traditional carbon fiber components. The natural fibers have been validated for use in structural applications like roof panels, meeting strict homologation standards. By replacing carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) with renewable flax-based composites, BMW not only reduces environmental impact during production but also considers the sustainability of parts at the end of their lifecycle. This breakthrough follows several years of research and motorsport experimentation, where lightweight demands meet extreme performance requirements. Now slated for use in upcomingBMW Mmodels, the material will undergo further testing during the grueling 24-hour Nürburgring race, reinforcing BMW M's philosophy: 'Born on the racetrack. Made for the streets.'
Hypebeast
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
BMW Unveils Concept Speedtop at Villa d'Este
Summary BMWhas taken the wraps off its latest design statement at the 2025 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este: the BMW Concept Speedtop, a bold three-door reinterpretation of the Touring — following the reveal of last year's celebratedSkytopconcept. Blending the muscular lines of a shooting brake with artisanal interior detailing, the Speedtop showcases a distinctive silhouette, a V-shaped shark-nose front and a flowing roofline painted in a gradient from 'Floating Sunstone Maroon' to 'Floating Sundown Silver.' Inside, the two-seat layout is adorned in brogue-detailed leatherwork, a two-tone palette of 'Sundown Maroon' and 'Moonstone White' and bespoke Schedoni luggage stowed in custom compartments. Limited to just 70 units, this hand-built collector's edition is powered by BMW's most potent V8 engine, ensuring performance matches the car's aesthetics. Orders are now open for what BMW calls 'an exclamation mark for our entire lineup.'
