To celebrate the 46th birthday of nine-time motorcycle world champion and current BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi – yes, the #46 is now 46 – BMW M has designed and built the perfect present; the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46.
This exclusive edition, produced at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, was created in two distinctive designs: Sport and Style. Rossi, aka “The Doctor”, himself was personally involved in the design process for the two versions, both of which will be built in a limited run of 46 cars. The world-famous number, which is Rossi’s trademark, features prominently in several places on and inside the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46.
"There is no other brand that has motorsport so deeply rooted in its DNA as BMW M. I am proud to be a BMW M works driver, and to share this passion. The fact that there is now a special VR46 edition, in which I was involved from the very beginning of the design process, makes me proud. When I see the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 out on the road or on the racetrack later, it will be very cool,” says Valentino Rossi about the edition and the collaboration with BMW M.
Details of distinction.
One way in which the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 differs from the BMW M4 CS is its two exclusive BMW Individual paint finishes, which blend perfectly with the many exposed carbon surfaces, such as the indents in the bonnet.
Other details include the carbon-fibre roof – like the sides of the car, painted by hand – which are adorned with a large VR46 logo (also in yellow, of course) and Rossi’s signature. The tailgate features VR46 lettering. The interior features an array of exclusive details, like the M Carbon bucket seats that come with Merino leather upholstery in the Black/Night Blue colour combination.
Inspired by the track.
At the heart of the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 is a high-revving 3.0-litre, six‑cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology. The edition model’s engine now generates 550 hp, which is combined with the M xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system and the Active M Differential. Lightning-fast power development and optimised traction enable the car to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds.
