Spielberg. The Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, served as the
backdrop for the presentation of the winner’s car for the 2024 BMW M
Award. On Thursday evening, BMW M GmbH unveiled the high-performance
car that will be awarded to the fastest qualifier in MotoGP™ at the
end of this season. With the all-new BMW M5 (energy consumption,
weighted, combined: 1,7 – 1,6 l/100 km [166.2 – 176.6 mpg imp] and
25,5 – 25,0 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; CO2 emissions,
weighted, combined: 39 – 37 g/km according to WLTP; fuel consumption
with discharged battery: 10,3 – 10,2 l/100 km [27.4 – 27.7 mpg imp]
according to WLTP; CO2 classes: weighted, combined B, with
discharged battery G) BMW M GmbH continues its over 20-year tradition
of honoring the achievements of the BMW M Award winner with a prize in
the form of a groundbreaking, innovative BMW M vehicle. The winner's
vehicle was unveiled during the Motorcycle Grand Prix of Austria by
Dan Rossomondo, Chief Commercial Officer at MotoGP™ rights holder
Dorna Sports, and Axel Mittler, Marketing Manager MotoGP™ at BMW M GmbH.
The all-new BMW M5 combines the proven qualities that have made M the
most powerful letter in the world with pioneering technologies. The
legendary high-performance sedan BMW M5, with 40 years of history
under its belt, is entering its seventh model generation and powering
into a new era. The executive model from BMW M GmbH now has an
electrified drive system for the first time. A model-specific version
of the M HYBRID system gives the new BMW M5 maximum output of 535
kW/727 hp and peak system torque of 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft). The
combination of a high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo
technology and an electric motor, plus power transfer courtesy of an
eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive all-wheel drive,
enables acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds. The new
BMW M5 made its world premiere in July at the Festival of Speed in
Goodwood, UK, with its global market launch set to begin in November 2024.
“For more than two decades, BMW M GmbH has rewarded the winner of the
BMW M Award with an amazing automobile, and the M5 this year is no
different,” said Dan Rossomondo after the unveiling. “Beyond looking
spectacular, it is full of groundbreaking technology, which perfectly
embodies what MotoGP also stands for: performance, passion, and
innovation. The BMW M Award is a key pillar of our decades-long
partnership, a highly coveted prize among our riders, and a testament
to how much BMW M GmbH values their achievements on the track. We are
eager to see who will be the proud owner of the new BMW M5 this year.”
“The all-new BMW M5, following the BMW XM Label Red from the 2023
season, is the second BMW M Award winner’s car with an electrified
drive system. It represents BMW M’s enthusiasm for future
technologies,” added Axel Mittler. “The new BMW M5 is the current
flagship of our model lineup and only had its world premiere a few
weeks ago. We are very excited to present this brand-new
high-performance model as the winner's car in the BMW M Award even
before its market launch. It’s going to be an exciting race for this
award, and we wish all the MotoGP riders the best of luck.”
Following the presentation, the two MotoGP™ riders, Aleix Espargaró
und Raúl Fernández, had the opportunity to get a closer look at the
new BMW M5 during laps around the Red Bull Ring.
The new BMW M5 is on display in the paddock during the Motorcycle
Grand Prix of Austria. Another highlight is also on show: the new BMW
M5 Touring (energy consumption, weighted, combined: 2.0 l/100 km
[141.2 mpg imp] and 30.7 kWh/ 100 km; CO2 emissions,
weighted, combined: 46 g/ km; fuel consumption with discharged
battery: 10.9 l/100 km [25.9 mpg imp] in the WLTP cycle;
CO2 classes, weighted, combined: B, with discharged battery
G), which just had its world premiere in Pebble Beach, California, is
also being showcased in Spielberg.
Since 2003, the BMW M Award has recognized the MotoGP™ rider with the
best qualifying results. Riders earn points for their qualifying
positions at each Grand Prix weekend, mirroring the points system used
in the races. The rider who accumulates the most points by the end of
the season wins the coveted BMW M Award. The record holder for the BMW
M Award is Marc Márquez, who won the accolade seven times in a row
from 2013 to 2019. In the past two years, Francesco Bagnaia has
claimed the prestigious prize.
For more information about BMW M GmbH, the involvement as the
‘Official Car of MotoGP™’ since 1999, the BMW M5 Sedan and the BMW M5
Touring, see: www.bmw-m.com
BMW M5:
Energy consumption, weighted, combined: 1,7 – 1,6 l/100 km [166.2 –
176.6 mpg imp] and 25,5 – 25,0 kWh/100 km according to WLTP;
CO2 emissions, weighted, combined: 39 – 37 g/km according
to WLTP; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10,3 – 10,2 l/100
km [27.4 – 27.7 mpg imp] according to WLTP; CO2 classes:
weighted, combined B, with discharged battery G.
BMW M5 Touring:
Energy consumption, weighted, combined: 2.0 l/100 km [141.2 mpg imp]
and 30.7 kWh/ 100 km; CO2 emissions, weighted, combined: 46
g/ km; fuel consumption with discharged battery: 10.9 l/100 km [25.9
mpg imp] in the WLTP cycle; CO2 classes, weighted,
combined: B, with discharged battery G
