MotoGP has announced that the BMW XM Label Red is the new official safety car of the 2024 season of the motorcycle racing event. BMW XM is the most expensive and powerful BMW car ever manufactured by the German luxury car brand. However, the XM Label Red is among the least track-focused cars manufactured by BMW.
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For the past 21 years, BMW models have consistently been selected as the official cars for MotoGP. The trend continues for the upcoming season of the championship as the BMW XM Label Red has debuted as the track safety car for the MotoGP 2024 championship. During the unveiling of the safety car, BMW presented the keys of the XM Label Red to Francesco Bagnaia, the current MotoGP World Champion.
Talking about the MotoGP track safety car, the BMW XM Label Red is the first-ever BMW M high-performance car featuring an electric drivetrain. It showcases distinct design elements and features that distinguish it from the standard version of the performance SUV. The XM Label Red takes over from the BMW M2 which served as the safety car in the 2023 season.
MotoGP BMW XM Label Red - Details
The MotoGP specific BMW XM Label Red safety car is equipped with the same powertrain as the standard BMW XM Label Red. It is powered by a robust 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine along with an electric motor. This hybrid powertrain delivers a massive power output of 738 bhp and 1000 Nm of torque. This mill is mated to an eight-speed M Steptronic gearbox for transmission duties.
The MotoGP specific BMW XM Label Red features a matte grey finish with red accents. Talking about the safety features, the BMW M division has incorporated flashing lights at the front along with a roof bar, a new front splitter, a fire extinguisher, sporty Recaro seats and six-point racing harnesses. These exterior and interior elements distinguish the track safety car of the XM Label Red from its standard SUV counterpart.