The legendary #46 turns 46, and BMW M celebrates Valentino Rossi’s birthday with the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46. This limited-edition marvel, crafted at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, presents two distinct design variants: Sport and Style. Rossi, a nine-time motorcycle world champion and current BMW M works driver, personally contributed to the design, ensuring his iconic number features prominently throughout the vehicle. Each variant is limited to 46 units, making this a truly exclusive offering.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: Meeting “The Doctor” Owners of the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 receive an unparalleled experience, including a personal meeting with Valentino Rossi at his VR46 Motor Ranch in Tavullia, Italy, and a BMW M Driving Experience at the Misano race circuit. “There is no other brand that has motorsport so deeply rooted in its DNA as BMW M,” Rossi states, expressing his pride in the collaboration.
Exclusive Finishes: A Tribute to Rossi’s Style The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 distinguishes itself with two exclusive BMW Individual paint finishes, perfectly complementing the exposed carbon surfaces. The Sport variant boasts a Marina Bay Blue metallic finish with an oversized “46” in Tanzanite Blue metallic. The Style variant features a matt Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic finish, with the “46” in Frozen Marina Bay Blue metallic. Yellow accents, a nod to Rossi’s preferred color scheme, adorn the BMW M kidney grille, forged M light-alloy wheels, brake callipers, and interior details. The carbon-fibre roof, hand-painted, displays a large VR46 logo and Rossi’s signature.
Interior Elegance: Yellow Accents and Night Blue The interior, predominantly Night Blue, features M Carbon bucket seats upholstered in Merino leather with Black/Night Blue color combination. Sao Paulo Yellow Alcantara shoulder areas create a striking contrast. The head restraints and door sill trims showcase a prominent yellow VR46 logo. The M Alcantara steering wheel features yellow contrast stitching and a yellow center marker. A “1/46” badge on the carbon-fibre center console identifies each car’s unique number.
Power and Performance: A Track-Ready Machine The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 is powered by a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, delivering 405 kW/550 hp. This power unit, designed for track performance, features increased charge pressure and model-specific engine management. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, and from 0 to 200 km/h in 11.1 seconds. The top speed, with the M Driver’s Package, is electronically limited to 302 km/h.
Chassis and Control: Precision Tuning The chassis technology is meticulously tuned to match the engine’s performance and the vehicle’s weight distribution. Individually tuned axle kinematics, bespoke wheel camber settings, dampers, auxiliary springs, and anti-roll bars optimize steering precision and handling. The adaptive M suspension, M Servotronic steering, and integrated braking system are also model-specific.
46: A Racing Legacy The number 46, synonymous with Valentino Rossi, marks his extraordinary career. From his first world title in 1997 to his nine world championships and 115 Grand Prix victories, Rossi is a global motorsport icon. His transition to BMW M works driver in 2023 further solidifies his racing legacy.
Exclusive Italian Experience: Rossi’s Home Turf Owners enjoy a two-day experience in Italy, including a visit to Rossi’s VR46 Motor Ranch and a BMW M Driving Experience at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
Summary:
- Limited edition BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 revealed.
- Two design variants: Sport and Style, each limited to 46 units.
- Exclusive BMW Individual paint finishes and interior details.
- Powerful 3.0-litre, six-cylinder engine with 550 hp.
- Exclusive experience to meet Valentino Rossi.
- Number 46 is featured throughout the car.
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Source: BMW
This article was crafted with assistance from Gemini
