BMW has been a safety car for over 20 years.

MotoGP is the ultimate in motorcycle circuit racing. There’s no doubt about that. MotoGP is what F1 is for automobile guys. If you are looking for entertainment, it’s F1! Watching the top riders around the world race at speeds of 200 mph, while simultaneously balancing what is essentially a motorbike with two wheels, is what it is. It takes years of practice, dedication and a natural talent to ride high-performance. BMW is the official safety car partner. Twenty years ago A car as amazing as the race-bred bikes that race around the best tracks in the world is essential.

The BMW M8 MotoGP safety car is the flagship of all the safety car fleet. It is based on the M8 Competition. Markus Flasch, BMW M’s president, stated that the BMW M8 was developed simultaneously with the BMW M8 GTE endurance racing car. “This is why we chose the BMW M8 Competition to be our MotoGP safety car. This high-performance car is well-suited for the track, even in its production version. It is another example of how we are pushing the limits. He says that the BMW M8 MotoGP Safety Car is a powerful new lead car for top-tier motorcycle racing.

Many parts can be retrofitted to the M8 production model to improve the performance of M8 safety cars. It must be light, aerodynamic, and beautiful to look at. This 625-horsepower beast is completed with a light bar, special racing features and safety equipment. The M8’s heartbeat is a twin-turbo V8 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This, combined with an all-wheel drive system, allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds.