To mark the Nürburgring’s 100th anniversary in 2027 — the track officially opened on June 18, 1927 — BMW M and BMW Motorrad are releasing a joint “100 Jahre Nürburgring” anniversary edition spanning six BMW M cars and three BMW Motorrad M models.
The car lineup includes the M2, M3 Sedan, M3 Touring, M4 Coupé, M5 Sedan and M5 Touring, while the motorcycle side covers the M 1000 RR, M 1000 R and M 1000 XR.
All nine share a historical Nürburgring Green paint developed exclusively for the edition, tied together under the tagline “Born on the Racetrack. Made for the Streets.” BMW M CEO Frank van Meel called the Nürburgring a second home for the brand, noting that every production BMW M vehicle gets tested on the Nordschleife, while BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch said the Nordschleife has shaped the M motorcycle lineup’s identity for years and the edition honors a track that continues to define the link between racing and road cars.
A Shared Design Language, Applied Differently
The design carries a “100 Years” logo, “Nürburgring since 1927” lettering and a silhouette of the track itself, unified by the exclusive Nürburgring Green paint with model-specific graphics, materials and accent colors layered on top.
On the cars, edition graphics appear on the front doors, C-pillar or rear side sections depending on the model, paired with signature roof stripes — running across the carbon roof on the M2, M3 Sedan, M4 Coupé and M5 Sedan, or the steel roof on the M3 Touring and M5 Touring — set against a palette of light grey, Nürburgring Green and black, with green accents on the wheels and kidney grille frames; a Black Sapphire metallic alternative is also available.
The motorcycles get their own take through a painted fuel tank bearing the Nürburgring’s silhouette, an anniversary-design airbox cover individually numbered “one of 100,” carbon wheels with green accent stripes, an Alcantara-look seat embroidered with “100,” and black trim on components like the rear swingarm and frame.
Inside the cars, black interiors pick up contrasting green and white stitching, with the inline six-cylinder models getting an M Alcantara steering wheel with a matching 12 o’clock marker and the M5 models getting an equivalent M steering wheel.
BMW M Ignite Brings Motorsport Tech to the Street
A key technical highlight across the inline six-cylinder models is BMW M Ignite, a patented pre-chamber ignition system that’s been used in the M2, M3 and M4 engines since mid-2026.
The system improves efficiency under high load, cuts consumption under track conditions, and helps the engines meet Euro 7 emissions requirements without sacrificing performance — a direct example of motorsport technology feeding into production cars.
The Lineup, Model by Model
Across the car range, the compact M2 leads with an inline-six engine and driver-focused proportions set off by a carbon roof and carbon bucket seats; the M3 Sedan and M3 Touring pair everyday usability with track-bred precision, the Touring adding extra versatility; the M4 Coupé pushes a sportier two-door focus with its own stripe treatment; and the M HYBRID-powered M5 Sedan and M5 Touring balance strong performance with daily usability, distinguished by Styling 951 wheels with green accents and Nordschleife embroidery.
On the motorcycle side, each model — limited to 100 units worldwide — carries the M Track Package alongside the shared anniversary paint, decals, carbon wheels and trim, plus extras like an M Cover Kit on the RR and R, a branded motorcycle mat and a rear paddock stand.
The M 1000 RR leans hardest into pure track performance and lightweight construction, the M 1000 R translates that Superbike character into a naked-bike package built around agility and feedback, and the M 1000 XR balances high-speed stability with long-distance comfort.
Ordering and the Track’s Legacy
The M3 Sedan, M3 Touring, M4 Coupé, M5 Sedan and M5 Touring open for order starting September 2026, with the M2 following in January 2027; ordering details for the Motorrad models will be announced separately.
BMW Motorrad’s connection to the Nürburgring dates back to the track’s opening year, when the brand scored its first win there in 1927.
Since then, the Nordschleife’s 20.8 kilometers, 73 corners and dramatic elevation changes have made it a core development benchmark for BMW M and Motorrad alike, where chassis, powertrain, aerodynamics, brakes and thermal management all get tested together under conditions that feed directly back into production vehicle development.