BMW has brought the 100 Jahre Nurburgring editions to India as limited-run versions of its M performance cars. Bookings for the special editions are now open, although BMW has not specified how many units will be available in India. The line-up includes the M3 Competition xDrive, M5 Touring, M5 Sedan, M2 xDrive and M4 Competition xDrive. BMW Motorrad is also bringing the M 1000 R as part of the anniversary collection.
The editions commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The 20.8km circuit, popularly known as the Green Hell, has more than 150 corners and significant elevation changes. BMW also says it has recorded 21 overall victories at the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
BMW Nurburgring Edition Design and Interior details
The BMW Nurburgring Edition cars get an exclusive Nurburgring Green paint finish, along with Sapphire Black metallic as an alternative with green accents. The cars feature Nurburgring-inspired graphics, the “100 Years” logo and “Nurburgring since 1927” lettering. Green accents are also used on the wheels, while the overall design is finished with model-specific graphics and detailing.
Inside, the cars feature black interiors with contrasting green and white stitching, edition-specific door sills and Nurburgring-inspired detailing. The inline-six-cylinder models get an M Alcantara steering wheel with a 12 o’clock marker, M Carbon bucket seats and carbon-fibre trim. The M5 models feature an M steering wheel with the same anniversary design treatment.
BMW M5 Touring: 727hp estate comes to India
The BMW M5 Touring is the biggest India-specific highlight of the 100 Jahre Nurburgring Edition, as it marks BMW India’s first estate offering. The M5 Touring uses the same 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain as the M5 Sedan, producing 727hp and 1,000Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox.
BMW claims a 0-100kph time of 3.6 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 250kph. With the optional M Driver’s Package, the top speed increases to 305kph. The M5 Touring also has a claimed WLTP electric range of up to 67km.
BMW M3 Competition xDrive joins Nurburgring Edition line-up
The BMW M3 Competition xDrive makes its India debut through the BMW 100 Jahre Nurburgring Edition. It uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine producing 530hp and 650Nm, paired with an 8-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox and an all-wheel-drive system.
BMW claims a 0-100kph time of 3.5 seconds, while the top speed is limited to 250kph. With the optional M Driver’s Package, the M3 Competition xDrive can reach 290kph. The special edition adds Nurburgring graphics, an M Carbon roof and green accents to the wheels.
BMW M2 xDrive and M4 Competition xDrive
The BMW M2 xDrive is another important addition to the India line-up. It gets a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six engine producing 480hp and 600Nm, with power sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox. BMW claims a 0-100kph time of 3.7 seconds, while the top speed is 250kph or 285kph with the M Driver’s Package.
The BMW M4 Competition xDrive also joins the anniversary collection. It uses the same 3.0-litre straight-six configuration and gets BMW M stripes, an M Carbon roof and Nurburgring-specific accents. The line-up is completed by the BMW M5 Sedan, which uses the 4.4-litre M HYBRID powertrain and gets a carbon-fibre roof, green-accented wheels and Nurburgring embroidery.
BMW M 1000 R Nurburgring Edition
BMW Motorrad India will also bring the BMW M 1000 R as part of the 100 Jahre Nurburgring Edition. The motorcycle gets a painted fuel tank featuring the Nurburgring silhouette, an anniversary-design airbox cover with an individual “one of 100” marking and carbon wheels with Nurburgring Green accent stripes.
It also gets an Alcantara-look seat with an embroidered “100”, while black components on the rear frame and swingarm complete the edition-specific treatment. Pre-orders for the cars and motorcycle are now open through authorised BMW dealers in India