Friday, March 18, 2011

BMW introduces safety car for MotoGP.

BMW is the safety car for the road starting tomorrow Motorcycle World Championship (MotoGP). There is a 1 Series M Coupe, the first end of April comes onto the market. The vehicle is unique and has been the BMW M GmbH developed specifically for the racing series has. Only the 250 kW/340 hp six-cylinder engine with twin power M Turbo and the entire drivetrain are still unchanged from the standard model.

The safety car has to reduce weight on a carbon-fiber hood with extra large vents, as well as polycarbonate side and rear windows. A special lightweight titanium racing exhaust system not only saves weight but also simultaneously provides for a special sound. In addition to the spoiler lip on the boot lid, an adjustable rear spoiler ensures the necessary downforce.

On the aerodynamic front spoiler with custom air management, including the Safety Car Air Curtains is an additional air guiding element (splitter) integrated at the bottom of the apron. Inside, behind the B-pillar Überollkäfig was screwed. The rear seats were removed. Two racing bucket seats with 6-point harness, the M-Steering Wheel in Alcantara and fire extinguishers are in the safety car standard.

The suspension technology has also been adjusted. The chassis has an adjustable racing setup. This includes an adjustable suspension, which the dampers in train-and compression are independently adjustable. The BMW safety car rolls on 19-inch mixed tires 255/35 front and 285/30 rear. The vehicle height is variable selected and the fall on the front and rear axle can be changed depending on the route profile.

BMW supports the organizational process of the Motorcycle Grand Prix with a total of eight vehicles. This season, among the official safety car, a BMW X6, a BMW M3 and M ready to replace vehicles at the track. In addition to the organizing team, a BMW X5 M is for the Safety Officer and a BMW X6 Active Hybrid for stewards provided.

As the Medical Car, this year, a BMW 535i Touring used. Safety also carry two bikes, a BMW S 1000 RR and the BMW HP2 Sport, for the safe running of the race weekends at. (Ampnet / jri)

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