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The BMW M4 CS Edition VR46: Exclusive edition marks BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi’s birthday – AutoMart Canada

February 25, 2025 13 Min Read
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Richmond Hill, ON.  The #46 is now 46 – and BMW M has
the perfect present to mark the birthday of nine-time motorcycle world
champion and current BMW M works driver Valentino Rossi (ITA): the BMW
M4 CS Edition VR46. This exclusive edition, produced at BMW Group
Plant Dingolfing, is available in two distinctive design variants:
Sport and Style. “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 – for example, on the doors and the roof, which
is made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP).

Purchasing a BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 also comes with a
once-in-a-lifetime experience comprising an exclusive, personal
meeting with Valentino Rossi at his home – the VR46 Motor Ranch in
Tavullia (ITA) – and a BMW M Driving Experience at the Misano race
circuit (ITA).

“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.

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Exclusive BMW Individual paint finishes and special exterior
and interior details
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 distinctive
features include a host of exclusive exterior and interior details.
The overall colour concept of the two design versions is inspired by
Valentino Rossi’s preferred tones and expressive visual style. For
example, the “Sport” has a finish in Marina Bay Blue metallic, while
both sides of the car display an outsized “46” in the darker Tanzanite
Blue metallic.

In the “Style” design variant, the bodywork comes in matt Frozen
Tanzanite Blue metallic, with the “46” this time in Frozen Marina Bay
Blue metallic on both sides.

In a nod to Rossi’s favoured colour scheme, the BMW M kidney grille
outline and one of the V spokes in the forged M light-alloy wheels –
which, as on racing cars, indicates the position of the tire valve –
are painted in bright yellow, as are the brake calipers with M logo
and an accent strip over the door frames of the “Sport” variant. The
carbon-fibre roof – like the sides of the car, painted by hand – is
adorned with a large VR46 logo (also in yellow, of course) and Rossi’s
signature. The tailgate features VR46 lettering.

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The yellow accents continue in the interior of the BMW M4 CS Edition
VR46, which is predominantly Night Blue. The M Carbon bucket seats
come with Merino leather upholstery in the Black/Night Blue colour
combination. The Sao Paulo Yellow of the Alcantara shoulder area
creates an exclusive contrast. The head restraints, like the door sill
trims, feature a prominent yellow VR46 logo. Furthermore, the
M Alcantara steering wheel with three-spoke design and flat-bottomed
rim comes with yellow contrast stitching and a yellow centre marker.
On the carbon-fibre centre console of all examples of the Edition VR46
is a badge stating “1/46”, identifying each Sport or Style car as one
of the limited run.

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Six-cylinder in-line engine with 543 hp
The
beating 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. This power unit has had track performance as its raison
d’être from day one of its development. The increase in the maximum
charge pressure of the two mono-scroll turbochargers to 2.1 bar and
model-specific tweaks to the engine management mean the edition
model’s engine now generates 543 hp, which is relayed to the road via
an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission, the M xDrive intelligent
all-wheel-drive system and the Active M Differential. Lightning-fast
power development and optimized traction enable the car to accelerate
from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, and from 0 to 200 km/h in
11.1 seconds. When applying the “1-foot rollout” method**, the figures
read 3.1 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h and 10.8 seconds
for 0 to 200 km/h. Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h takes 2.6 seconds
in fourth gear and 3.3 seconds in fifth. The top speed of the edition
model, which comes with the M Driver’s Package as standard, is
electronically limited to 302 km/h.

Contributing to the excellent engine response is a model-specific
engine mounting with increased spring rates. The rigid connection
between the power unit and the vehicle’s structure enables
particularly direct transmission of its power to the drivetrain every
time the driver presses the accelerator. The oil supply system – like
the cooling system – is designed to handle the specific challenges of
track use, including consistently high revs and extreme lateral
acceleration. The engine’s power delivery is accompanied by the
emotionally stirring soundtrack generated by the dual-branch exhaust
system, which features electrically controlled flaps, a titanium rear
silencer with weight-minimizing design and – in customary M fashion –
two pairs of tailpipes painted in matte black.

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Model-specific tuning for chassis technology and control
systems
The chassis technology for the new BMW M4 CS
Edition VR46 has been tuned precisely to the performance
characteristics of the engine, the overall vehicle concept and its
weight distribution. The individually tuned axle kinematics and
bespoke wheel camber settings, dampers, auxiliary springs and
anti-roll bars serve to optimize steering precision, transmission of
lateral control forces when cornering, spring and damping response,
and wheel location. The electronically controlled dampers of the
adaptive M suspension likewise come in a model-specific set-up, as do
the electromechanical M Servotronic steering with variable ratio, and
the integrated braking system.

46 – the trademark of an exceptional racer

The number 46 has accompanied Valentino Rossi throughout his
extraordinary career as a motorcycle racer and racing driver and has
become even more of a trademark than his nickname “The Doctor” or “Il
Dottore”. Having seen his father Graziano Rossi race motorcycles with
number 46, Valentino also opted for 46 from the start of his career –
and never even swapped it for number 1 when he became world champion,
as would have been his right.

Valentino Rossi claimed his first world title in the 125cc class in
1997. Two years later, he added the title in the 250cc class. In 2000,
he took the step up to what was the top Grand Prix category, the 500cc
class, in which he was crowned world champion in 2001. The following
year, this category was replaced by the MotoGP class, and Rossi
remained the dominant force. By 2005 he had added a further four world
titles, and numbers eight and nine were to follow in 2008 and 2009.
With these nine world championships and no fewer than 115 Grand Prix
victories to his name, he is one of the three most successful
motorcycle racers in history and a global motor sport and style icon.
VR46 has become a worldwide trademark – and Rossi’s hometown of
Tavullia has even reduced its speed limit from the usual 50 km/h to 46
km/h in his honour.

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BMW M works driver since the start of 2023
When
the curtain fell on his motorcycle career at the finale to the 2021
season, Valentino Rossi turned his attention solely to car racing,
having already attended multiple tests in Formula 1 race cars and made
guest appearances in rallies and endurance races. Since the start of
the 2023 season, he has been a BMW M works driver, plying his trade at
the wheel of a BMW M4 GT3 for BMW M Team WRT in series including the
GT World Challenge Europe and the FIA World Endurance Championship
(FIA WEC) – which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA). At the start
of February 2025, he finished runner-up in a BMW M4 GT3 at the
Bathurst 12 Hour (AUS), the opening round of this season’s
Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC).

Exclusive meeting with Valentino Rossi in
Italy
An exclusive bonus that comes with purchasing a
BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 is the opportunity to enjoy a very special
two-day experience in Italy. Day one features a visit to the VR46
Motor Ranch in Tavullia, including a barbecue and a chance to talk
shop with Valentino Rossi himself. On day two, you will head to the
Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for a special BMW M Driving
Experience with the latest BMW M models. Rossi, at the wheel of a BMW
M4 GT3, won GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup races at his home
circuit in both 2023 and 2024.

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BMW Group in Canada

 

BMW Group Canada, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, is a wholly owned
subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW
luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles,
and MINI.  BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW
Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs and
protection products on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as
well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A
total network of 51 BMW automobile retail centres, 26 BMW motorcycle
retailers, and 31 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Marc Belcourt

Director, Corporate Communications

BMW Group Canada

905-428-5078 / marc.belcourt@bmwgroup.ca
                                            

 

Jean-Francois Taylor

Product and Technology Manager, Corporate Communications

BMW Group Canada

905-428-5366 / jean-francois.taylor@bmwgroup.ca

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