The Nürburgring Nordschleife, a legendary racing circuit, officially opened on June 18, 1927. To commemorate its 100th anniversary, BMW has created a collection of nine limited-edition “100 Jahre Nürburgring” vehicles. This exclusive line-up comprises six cars and three motorcycles, all featuring unique design elements and special equipment. The cars include the M2, M3 Sedan, M3 Touring, M4 Coupé, M5 Sedan, and M5 Touring, while the motorcycles consist of the M 1000 RR, M 1000 R, and M 1000 XR.
A distinctive feature of all nine models is the Nürburgring Green paint, a historical colour developed exclusively for this model line-up. The vehicles also feature a “100 Years” logo, “Nürburgring since 1927” wording, and graphics depicting the circuit’s iconic Nordschleife. On the cars, anniversary graphics are applied to areas such as the front doors, C-pillars, and rear side sections, depending on the model. Additionally, edition-specific stripes run across the roofs, with some models featuring carbon-fibre roofs and others retaining steel roofs.
The exterior colour scheme of the limited-edition models combines Nürburgring Green with light grey and black, with green detailing used on selected wheels and kidney frames. Inside, the cars feature black upholstery with contrasting green and white stitching. The inline six-cylinder models receive an M Alcantara steering wheel with matching stitching and a 12 o’clock marker, while the M5 models use an M steering wheel with the same design treatment. Under the bonnet, the M2, M3, and M4 feature BMW’s new M Ignite pre-chamber ignition technology.
The M Ignite technology aims to improve efficiency under high loads, including on a racetrack, while reducing consumption and helping the engines meet Euro 7 requirements without compromising performance. The current M2 with M xDrive produces 353kW and 600Nm from its 3.0l six-cylinder engine. The M3 Competition Sedan with M xDrive and M3 Competition Touring produce 390kW and 650Nm, as does the M4 Competition with M xDrive. The M5 Sedan and M5 Touring use BMW’s M Hybrid plug-in hybrid powertrain, producing a combined 535kW and 1,000Nm.
The anniversary editions add model-specific equipment to the standard M cars. For example, the M2 features M carbon bucket seats alongside its carbon-fibre roof, while the M3 Sedan and M4 Coupé feature green detailing on their wheels and kidney frames. The M5 models use Styling 951 M wheels with green accents and feature black Nordschleife embroidery. BMW South Africa has confirmed that three examples of each car will be made available to the local market.
The motorcycle line-up consists of the M 1000 RR, M 1000 R, and M 1000 XR, each limited to 100 units worldwide. One example of each model has been allocated to South Africa. The special editions feature the M Track Package, Nürburgring Green paint, anniversary decals, carbon-fibre wheels, and a seat finished in an Alcantara-style material with “100” embroidery. The motorcycles also come with an exclusive M motorcycle mat bearing the anniversary logo and a rear-wheel paddock stand.
The M 1000 RR is focused on racetrack performance, while the M 1000 R is a more street-orientated naked-bike offering. The M 1000 XR combines high-speed performance with longer-distance ergonomics and greater versatility. BMW says orders for the M2 edition are expected to open in January 2027. Details of the South African arrival dates and pricing have not yet been announced.
Key points
- Nine limited-edition models, including six cars and three motorcycles, have been created to celebrate 100 years of the Nürburgring.
- The limited-edition models feature unique design elements, including Nürburgring Green paint and anniversary graphics.
- The anniversary editions add model-specific equipment to the standard M cars, with three examples of each car available in the South African market.
