Geneva 2015: BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car with water injection system

Jason · 03-03-2015, 11:09 AM

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Geneva 2015: BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car with water injection system

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The 2015 season marks the 17th season of BMW M as "Official Car of MotoGP" and the BMW M4 [see Official Thread] will be serving as the safety car. This year's safety car is fitted with a full array of M Performance Parts, and also features some new technology under the hood -- a water injection system.

The water injection system helps to lower temperatures in the combustion chamber, which helps prevent uncontrolled combustion (knock) and a loss in performance. In BMW's words: cooler supercharged air reduces the engine's tendency to knock, making it possible to bring the point of ignition forward and thus closer to the optimum value. This makes the combustion process more effective, whilst at the same time reducing the combustion temperature. On the other hand, cool air has a higher density which increases the oxygen content in the combustion chamber. This results in a higher mean pressure during the combustion process and in turn optimises performance and torque. Finally, the effective internal cooling of the combustion chamber reduces the thermal strain on numerous performance-related components. This not only prevents damage to pistons, exhaust valves and catalytic converters, but also reduces the strain on the turbocharger, which is subjected to lower exhaust temperatures.

The lower process temperatures also reduce the formation of hazardous substances, in particular nitrogen oxide (NOX). Water injection consequently dramatically improves the effectiveness of the engine.

BMW M has said that it will begin production of a model featuring water injection in the near future.

BMW M4 Safety Car

lpphreakx06 · 03-03-2015, 11:58 AM

Art__Vandelay · 03-03-2015, 12:22 PM

So there won't be any M3 or (normal) M4 displayed in Geneva? I was hoping to see a color I have not seen on the M3/4 in person yet (I still have time to change my order and I was considering SS and SO, but not a single dealer in my area has one in these colors).

FSHNGRY · 03-03-2015, 02:34 PM

I hope this means this will be available from BMW in the next few months. If the dealer installs and warranties it, I'm in.

PARTS@STBMW · 03-03-2015, 02:34 PM

Diver · 03-03-2015, 02:44 PM

Is this the first application of water injection at BMW? I remember another thread on this a week or two back.

Anderw · 03-03-2015, 02:44 PM

Hopefully a kit like this becomes a factory performance part , hopefully available or able to be run on other models besides f8x

RingMeister01 · 03-03-2015, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BROCHOP

I hope this means this will be available from BMW in the next few months. If the dealer installs and warranties it, I'm in.

Lol at that wishful thinking. This tech will debut on the gts and maybe make its way in the regular M3/4's of the next generation (or F8x LCI comp pack?). A knowledgable tech would be able to retrofit this if you can get your hands on it that is.

As for dealer installs under warranty. Not happening. Kind of like a e92 owner asking for GTS pistons and rear subframe from dealer.

kinimod · 03-03-2015, 02:47 PM

The question is... does it have a better underbody protection for the oil radiator? If so this part becomes top 1 mod I guess.

CanAutM3 · 03-03-2015, 02:50 PM

I wonder what tire sizes are used on this car.

They seem wider than the stock 255/275 /35R19.

Trued · 03-03-2015, 03:02 PM

The M graphic styling is it painted or 3M ControlTAC, or som sort of body wrap material. Or is it just so easy that it is the old white car with an elaborate full body wrap with the M swoshes integrated in the full wrap so to speak.
I am planning to do this styling this for my own M4. Now I have the M performance stripes You can get at Your dealer.

Trued · 03-03-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I wonder what tire sizes are used on this car.

They seem wider than the stock 255/275 /35R19.

Do they run Bridgestones, Michelin is the OEM but the cars I drove at the M drivers course in Germany all cars had Bridgestone because they where a lot cheaper. The ran out a set of tires in 2 days.

Trued · 03-03-2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kwsw

Hopefully a kit like this becomes a factory performance part , hopefully available or able to be run on other models besides f8x

Saab had aftermarket water injection kits fot the 99 Turbo and early 900 Turbo 78-81. Added another 20 bhp! You got an "S" to put on the rear as well!

jackkk · 03-03-2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I wonder what tire sizes are used on this car.

They seem wider than the stock 255/275 /35R19.

They are def. wider, I think 265/285 35.

4PIPE · 03-03-2015, 03:17 PM

That wing makes me so angry

RingMeister01 · 03-03-2015, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackkk

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I wonder what tire sizes are used on this car.

They seem wider than the stock 255/275 /35R19.

They are def. wider, I think 265/285 35.

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AtlantaDude · 03-03-2015, 03:34 PM

Cross drilled CCBs. Got to admit, I can't remember ever seeing that done to CCBs. Looks good.

bwu · 03-03-2015, 04:05 PM

Wow that frozen black paint looks sick

G30 B58 · 03-03-2015, 04:13 PM

How do they mount the light bar? All those people that need roof racks .....

Needbmwpartzz · 03-03-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 4PIPE

That wing makes me so angry

I don't like its look either,however this car actually has track duty lol,which makes this one functional.

FSHNGRY · 03-03-2015, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Lol at that wishful thinking. This tech will debut on the gts and maybe make its way in the regular M3/4's of the next generation (or F8x LCI comp pack?). A knowledgable tech would be able to retrofit this if you can get your hands on it that is.

As for dealer installs under warranty. Not happening. Kind of like a e92 owner asking for GTS pistons and rear subframe from dealer.

Well I guess that answers that. A guy can dream a little

aajami · 03-03-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear From Jax

Cross drilled CCBs. Got to admit, I can't remember ever seeing that done to CCBs. Looks good.

All of BMW's CCBs are drilled, no? So are the PCCBs on Porsches. Off the top of my head I can't think of CCBs that aren't drilled, actually.

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