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Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
BMW Celebrates GT3 Driver Valentino Rossi's Birthday With A Special Edition M4 CS
Valentino Rossi is a MotoGP legend. A nine-time world champion, he's the only motorcycle racer to have completed over 400 Grand Prix races, and he has 199 podiums and 89 victories under his belt. Rossi doesn't just race bikes, though. He's dabbled in Formula 1 testing and rally racing, and after retiring from MotoGP in 2022 Rossi has driven full-time in the FIA World Endurance Championship behind the wheel of a BMW M4 GT3. Rossi recently celebrated his 46th birthday, and to celebrate BMW created a special edition M4 CS. Called the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46, it's finished in Rossi's favorite color and proudly wears his racing number. Read more: Porsche Taycan Turbos Have Lost Up To $100,000 Value In 4 Years Even though this special edition M4 will be available for the public to purchase, Rossi was so involved in the design process that you'd think this was a one-off just for him. You'll be able to spot the M4 CS Edition VR46 from a mile away thanks to the prominent use of the number 46. Not just a reference to Rossi's age, the number has become his trademark in racing, with MotoGP retiring the number after he left the sport. Massive "46" decals adorn each side of the M4, and which of the two available colors you choose for the M4 CS Edition VR46 determines what color the decals will be. If you go for Marina Bay Blue the 46 gets finished in Tanzanite Blue, but choose the matte Frozen Tanzanite Blue and the 46 will be Frozen Marina Bay Blue. Up front, the surround for BMW's signature kidney grilles is painted in Sao Paulo Yellow, Rossi's signature color. That yellow is also used on one of the v-spokes on each of the car's forged alloy wheels to indicate where the valve stem is, on accent stripes for the door frames and trunk, and on the brake calipers. The M4's carbon roof gets even more special treatment. A large "VR46" logo is hand-painted in yellow on the roof with Rossi's autograph on top of it. The yellow accents and 46 logos continue inside the M4 CS Edition VR46. Despite the exterior being available in two color choices, the interior only gets one. Its carbon-backed sport seats are finished in Black and Night Blue Merino leather, and the shoulder areas of the are covered in Sao Paulo Yellow Alcantara. Basically, anywhere you look in the interior, you'll be met with either a VR46 logo or yellow trim. Both are found on the door sills, headrests, the center marker position and stitching for the flat-bottomed Alcantara steering wheel, and the carbon center console. While the M4 CS Edition VR46 is all about the visuals, you still get all the performance goodness of a normal M4 CS. Its twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 makes 543 horsepower, 20 more than an M4 Competition, and that power is routed through BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system by an eight-speed automatic transmission. BMW says the M4 CS will hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, and its model-specific exhaust setup will also let other drivers know you're not playing around. Sadly not many people will be able to experience the performance of the M4 CS Edition VR46. As you might guess by all the 46s, BMW is only making 46 of each color for the whole world, and they might be all spoken for. BMW said interested buyers could register on a first come, first serve basis on a special website, The site was supposed to be live from February 24 at 6 p.m. EST to Friday March 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST, but it looks as though all the cars may be spoken for as nothing happens when you go to the site — it's just a dead, blue page. Whoever the lucky owners are will have to dig deep to afford one. Pricing for the M4 CS Edition VR46 starts at $155,000 not including destination, $31,500 more than a normal M4 CS. Read the original article on Jalopnik.
ArabGT
25-02-2025
- Automotive
- ArabGT
BMW Introduces the Most Expensive M4 Ever Built
BMW has officially revealed the M4 CS Edition VR46, the most expensive M4 in history. This special edition honors Valentino Rossi, a nine-time world champion and BMW M Motorsport driver, celebrating his legacy with an exclusive high-performance model. How Much Does the Most Expensive M4 Cost? The M4 CS Edition VR46 is priced at $155,000 (SAR 581,250), making it the most expensive M4 to date. Price Comparison with Other M4 Models: The M4 CS Edition VR46 costs $31,500 ( SAR 118,125 ) more than the M4 CS , a model that is already limited to 1,700 units worldwide . costs ( ) , a model that is already . It is $15,100 ( SAR 56,625 ) more expensive than the M4 CSL , a rare variant restricted to 1,000 units globally . ( ) than the , a rare variant restricted to . When compared to the BMW 430i Coupe, the entry-level version of the BMW 4 Series, this expensive M4 is nearly three times the price. Exclusive Design and Features of the Most Expensive M4 Exterior Styling The M4 CS Edition VR46 stands out with two unique exterior colors: Marina Bay Blue Metallic Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic (Matte finish) Further setting it apart, this expensive M4 features hand-painted '46' logos, paying tribute to Rossi's legendary racing number. The roof bears Valentino Rossi's signature, reinforcing the personal connection between this model and the racing icon. Additionally, the brake calipers are painted in Bright Yellow, a color synonymous with Rossi's racing identity. Interior Enhancements Inside, the M4 CS Edition VR46 features exclusive VR46 branding, along with São Paulo Yellow accents on the door sills and seats, adding a bold, high-performance touch to the cabin. Performance and Powertrain Despite being the most expensive M4, this special edition retains the 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline-six engine from the standard M4 CS. Producing 543 horsepower, it is paired with an 8-speed M Steptronic automatic transmission and BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system for maximum performance. Acceleration figures are as follows: 0 to 96 km/h in just 3.2 seconds in just 0 to 200 km/h in 11.1 seconds in Electronically limited top speed: 302 km/h Exclusivity and Ownership Perks To ensure its elite status, only 92 units of this expensive M4 will be produced. Each of the two color options will be limited to just 46 cars, making it a highly sought-after collector's item. A select number of these vehicles will be allocated to the U.S. market. Beyond the exclusivity of the car itself, owners will also receive a one-of-a-kind experience: A private meeting with Valentino Rossi at the VR46 Motor Ranch in Tavullia, Italy . at the in . A driving experience at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, where they can test the latest BMW M models on a professional racetrack. The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 isn't just the most expensive M4 ever made—it's a symbol of motorsport excellence, exclusivity, and high performance, offering a rare connection to one of the greatest racing legends in history.
