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2022 BMW M2 CS Racing as a safety car for the new MotoGP season

The new MotoGP season is about to begin, and BMW has introduced a new safety car, the BMW M2 CS Racing. It is a new BMW 2 Series model with which the M department is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

“With a safety car based on a real race car, the BMW M is once again setting new benchmarks this year. The BMW M2 CS Racing MotoGP Safety Car shows how deeply rooted the BMW M is in motorsport, ”said Carmelo Ezpeleta.

“The BMW M2 CS Racing has been successful in a number of championships and, as a ‘purebred’ race car, is perfect for the safety car in motorcycle racing,” said BMW M department director Franciscus van Meel.

The new M2 CS Racing is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 450 hp (331 kW). The car is painted in races red and blue, and is equipped with a new front grille, mechanical limited-slip differential with pre-load and separate cooling, improved drive shafts, carbon roof and special markings for the 50th anniversary of the BMW M department.

With the new car, BMW has expanded its offering as it introduced three safety car models last year: the M3 Sedan, the M4 Coupe and the M5 CS.

The new MotoGP season starts in less than a month and we are sure it will be exciting.

Source: BMW

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Mikhail Litvin destroyed the BMW M5 Competition

People are ready to do anything just to attract attention, like a Russian vlogger who destroyed several expensive cars. This time Mikhail Litvin destroyed the BMW M5 Competition.

Two years ago, Litvin destroyed his Mercedes AMG GT 63 S because it often broke down. He said that Mercedes allegedly refused to fix it, so he decided to set it on fire. Last year, at a Porsche showroom, he sat in a Taycan Turbo S and went straight through the portals, claiming he pressed the wrong pedal.

Late last year, vlogger Said Gubdensky died in a car accident while driving a BMW M4 Competition. He lost control of the vehicle and collided with a Mercedes GL, then bounced and crashed into a Volvo XC90. Gubdensky died at the scene before the ambulance arrived, while his co-driver died at the hospital from severe injuries.

In his honor, Litvin decided to destroy his BMW M5 Competition. First, he made a barbecue and ate a couple of sausages. Then, he spilled gasoline on the car, went to a safe distance and hit the car with a flaming arrow. Many will condemn this act, for a reason or not, believing that he could have paid homage to a friend in another way. His car, his decision.

Source: LITVIN via YouTube

News, Tuning

Manhart MH7 400d based on the BMW 7 Series

Powerful diesel engines are considered the best for long journeys, so they still attract the attention of tuners. Following the recently unveiled MH8 800, German tuner Manhart has introduced the luxury diesel sedan MH7 400d.

The car is based on the BMW 7 Series and is powered by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 405 hp (298 kW) and 583 lb-ft (790 Nm) of torque. Compared to the standard model with 320 hp (235 kW) and 501 lb-ft (680 Nm) of torque, a significant increase in power has been achieved thanks to improved turbochargers and a remapped ECU. The engine is paired with an upgraded eight-speed automatic transmission.

Inside, nothing has changed. The factory design has been retained with the addition of the Manhart logo which can be seen in several places like on the steering wheel.

The exterior is adorned with a standard Manhart blue body design with gold stripes on both sides of the car as well as the entire length of the body. The original exhaust system has been retained, the air suspension has been lowered by an additional 20-30 mm, and a carbon spoiler lip has been added both on the front apron and the trunk lid. The car is mounted on 22-inch wheels with a gold line around the edges, wrapped in 265 / 30R22 (front) and 295 / 25R22 (rear) tires.

Source: Manhart Performance