The Petersen Museum in Los Angeles hosted last night the unveil of the BMW M Hybrid V8. The new and exciting racing car was the subject of countless teasers over the last few months, but it was now the time to reveal its last secrets. And one of them was the official racing livery. While the prototypes featured a funky, yet cool camo, this new livery brings even more excitement to the unique design. The M Hybrid V8 racing car was unveiled in front of BMW M CEO Franciscus van Meel, Head of BMW M Motorsport Andreas Roos, IMSA President John Doonan, and the owners of BMW M Team RLL, Bobby Rahal, David Letterman and Patrick Lanigan.
The stunning paint job features a deconstructed M logo and colors to form abstract triangular pattern across the racing car’s body design. The design also features “Mbedded” references to the BMW logo, and utilizes both blue and purple elements to pronounce the natural colors of electricity. There are also plenty of Easter eggs waiting to be discovered. Additionally, the works livery carries a matte black extension ahead of the cockpit beneath the driver’s side of the windscreen.
But of course, it was the light show that stole the show. Pun intended. The laser-lit kidney is inspired by the equally stunning BMW M Vision Next. In true BMW fashion, the kidney follows the “form over function” philosophy by helping with cooling, aerodynamics and downforce. And if the kidney grille was not enough to remind us of their roots, BMW also used signature twin headlights on each side. The M Vision Next was also the inspiration behind these lights.
Out back, the massive diffuser sweeps up into the taillights, a one piece design with angular shapes. The massive diffuser reminds us that this racing car means business, while the rear wing builds up the much needed downforce. Even the Hofmeister kink makes an appearance along the window showing that BMW tries to stay true to their icons.
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