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The #46 is now 46 years old-and BMW M has the perfect gift to celebrate the birthday of nine-time motorcycling world champion and current official BMW M driver Valentino Rossi: the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46. This exclusive edition, produced at BMW Group's Dingolfing plant, is available in two distinctive design variants: Sport and Style. "The Doctor" himself personally participated in the design process for the two versions, both built in a limited series of 46 cars. The world number, which is Rossi's trademark, is featured in several places on the exterior and interior of the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 - for example, on the doors and roof, which is made of carbon fiber (CFRP).
The purchase of a BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 also includes a unique experience that includes 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 circuit. "There is no other brand that has motorsport so deeply rooted in its DNA as BMW M. I am proud to be an official BMW M driver and to share this passion. The fact that there is now a VR46 special 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 on the road or on the track, it will be really great," says Valentino Rossi about the edition and the collaboration with BMW M.
Exclusive BMW Individual finishes and special exterior and interior details.
One of the ways in which the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 differs from the BMW M4 CS is through its two exclusive BMW Individual paint finishes, which perfectly complement the many exposed carbon surfaces, such as the engravings in the hood. Other distinctive features include a number of exclusive exterior and interior details. The overall color concept of the two design versions is inspired by Valentino Rossi's favorite tones and his expressive visual style. For example, the "Sport" version has a Marina Bay Blue metallic finish, while both sides of the car display a large "46" in dark Tanzanite Blue metallic. In the "Style" design variant, the body is in Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic matte, with the "46" this time in Frozen Marina Bay Blue metallic on both sides. In homage to Rossi's preferred color scheme, the BMW kidney grille surround and one of the V-spokes in the forged M light alloy wheels-which, as in race cars, indicates the tire valve position-are painted bright yellow, as are the M-logoed brake calipers and an accent stripe above the door frames of the "Sport" variant. The carbon fiber roof-as well as the car's hand-painted sides-is adorned with a large VR46 logo (also in yellow, of course) and Rossi's signature. The tailgate features VR46 lettering.
The yellow accents continue inside the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46, which is predominantly Night Blue. The carbon M shell seats are upholstered in Merino leather in the Black/Night Blue color combination. The Sao Paulo Yellow of the Alcantara area on the shoulder creates an exclusive contrast. The headrests, like the door sill trim, feature a prominent yellow VR46 logo. In addition, the Alcantara M steering wheel with three-spoke design and flat crown features yellow contrast stitching and a yellow center indicator. On the carbon fiber center console of all VR46 Edition cars is a badge that reads "1/46," identifying each Sport or Style car as part of the limited series.
Straight-six engine with 405 kW/550 hp
The beating heart of the BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 is a high rev 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine equipped with M TwinPower Turbo technology. This power unit has had track performance as its main objective from day one of its development. Increasing the maximum charge pressure of the two single-scroll turbochargers to 2.1 bar and model-specific changes in engine management mean that the edition model's engine now generates 405 kW/550 hp, which is transmitted to the road via an eight-speed M Steptronic gearbox, the M xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system and the M Active Differential. Power development is lightning fast, and the optimized traction enables 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. Using the 1-foot rollout method, figures show 3.1 seconds for the 0 to 100 km/h sprint 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 standard M Driver package, is electronically limited to 302 km/h.
Contributing to the excellent engine response is a model-specific engine mount with springs with increased stiffness. The rigid connection between the power unit and the vehicle structure allows particularly direct transmission of its power to the transmission whenever the driver presses the accelerator. The oil supply system-as well as the cooling system-is designed to cope with the specific challenges of track use, including constant high rotations and extreme lateral acceleration. The engine's power delivery is accompanied by the emotionally engaging soundtrack generated by the dual-branch exhaust system, which features electrically controlled flaps, a titanium rear silencer with a weight-minimizing design, and-in typical M style-two pairs of exhaust tips painted matte black.
Model-specific tuning for chassis technology and control systems
The chassis technology for the new BMW M4 CS Edition VR46 was fine-tuned precisely to the performance characteristics of the engine, the overall concept of the vehicle, and its weight distribution. Individually tuned axle kinematics and specific settings for wheel camber angle, dampers, auxiliary springs and anti-roll bars serve to optimize steering precision, transmission of lateral control forces in cornering, spring and damper response and wheel position. The electronically controlled dampers of the adaptive M suspension also feature a model-specific configuration, as do the electromechanical Servotronic M steering with variable ratio and integrated braking system.
46 - the mark of an outstanding driver
The number 46 has accompanied Valentino Rossi throughout his extraordinary career as a motorcycle racer and motorist, and has become an even more recognizable trademark than his nickname "The Doctor." Having seen his father Graziano Rossi race with the number 46, Valentino also chose 46 from the very beginning of his career-and he never traded it for the number 1 when he became world champion, as would have been his right.
Valentino Rossi won his first world title in the 125cc class in 1997. Two years later, he added the title in the 250cc class. In 2000, he made the leap to the highest 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 four more world titles, and numbers eight and nine would follow in 2008 and 2009. With these nine world championships and no fewer than 115 grand prix wins, he is one of the three most successful motorcycle racers in history and a global icon of motorsport and style. VR46 has become a worldwide brand-and Rossi's hometown of Tavullia has even reduced the speed limit from 50 km/h to 46 km/h in his honor.
Official BMW M rider from the beginning of 2023.
When the curtain closed on his motorcycle career at the end of the 2021 season, Valentino Rossi focused his attention exclusively on motor racing, having already participated in numerous tests with Formula 1 race cars and made guest appearances in rallies and endurance races. Since the start of the 2023 season, he has been an official BMW M driver, driving a BMW M4 GT3 for BMW M Team WRT in series such as the GT World Challenge Europe and the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC)-which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA). In early February 2025, he finished second in a BMW M4 GT3 at the Bathurst 12 Hour (AUS), the first round of this season's Intercontinental GT Challenge (IGTC).
Exclusive meeting with Valentino Rossi in Italy.
An exclusive bonus that accompanies the purchase of a VR46 BMW M4 CS Edition is the opportunity to enjoy a very special two-day experience in Italy. The first day includes a visit to the VR46 Motor Ranch in Tavullia, including a barbecue and a chance to speak with Valentino Rossi himself. On the second day, we will head to the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for a special BMW M driving experience with the latest BMW M models. Rossi, behind the wheel of a BMW M4 GT3, won GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup races at his home circuit in 2023 and 2024.
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