MotoGP: BMW Unveils New M5 Touring Safety Car

The MotoGP season launch unveiled the BMW M5 Touring as the latest Safety Car. The new M5 Touring safety car delivers 717bhp and 1,000 Nm of torque and has been modified with specialised equipment for track use. The livery takes inspiration from the BMW M Hybrid V8 race car, featuring BMW’s M colours—blue, red, and white. BMW has supported MotoGP since 1999, supplying Safety Cars, Medical Cars, and Safety The hybrid BMW M5 Touring reinforces MotoGP’s focus on safety, performance and sustainability. Its hybrid system ensures fast response times while maintaining BMW’s handling. As the 2025 season approaches, fans can look forward to seeing this Safety Car in action at Buriram.

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Marc Saurina, Head of Global Commercial Partnerships at MotoGP rights owner Dorna Sports, said: “We are happy that our long-standing partner BMW M has provided an additional highlight for our first MotoGP Season Launch in Bangkok by unveiling the new Safety Car. We are now entering our 27th season of collaboration with BMW M as the “Official Car of MotoGP”. We know that BMW M GmbH is a strong partner, providing a safety car fleet that stands out with pioneering technologies. The BMW M5 Touring MotoGP Safety Car seamlessly continues this tradition. Not only does it look stunning, but it is also equipped with everything a safety car needs to ensure the safety of the world’s best motorcycle racers.”

Axel Mittler, Marketing Manager at BMW M Gmbh said: 'The MotoGP Season Launch in Bangkok was a fantastic event, and we are delighted to have been able to present our new BMW M5 Touring MotoGP Safety Car on such a great stage. With this new Safety Car, we continue our commitment to bringing the latest technologies to MotoGP safety.

‘Like the BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car, the Touring variant is equipped with an M HYBRID powertrain, where a high-revving V8 engine is supported by an electric motor delivering instant power. Whether in sedan or touring form, our BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Cars impress with their dynamics and agility, making them perfectly suited for racetrack duty.'

BMW has not shared interior photos of the new M3 Touring, but it will likely have Recaro bucket seats with a six-point harness, similar to the sedan. Like the G90 model, it may also feature a fire extinguisher and a fuel suction pump for international transport. The M3 Touring previously served as a MotoGP Safety Car, sparking rumours of a future CS special edition.

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For only the second time, BMW is selling an M5 Sedan and M5 Touring together. While the M3 also comes in both versions, its wagon variant is not available in the United States. However, American buyers can now enjoy the M5 Touring, making it the first M Touring model officially offered in the US.

The MotoGP season kicks off from 28 February to 2 March at the Thailand Grand Prix in Buriram. Ahead of the race, BMW is promoting the M5 Touring, with the car set to be showcased in Bangkok in the coming days.