BMW marks Nürburgring’s 100th anniversary with green M models
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BMW M is marking Nürburgring’s 100th anniversary with six special-edition models and three M motorcycles. The anniversary range receives historic Nürburgring Green paint, circuit-inspired details and, in the M2, M3 and M4, a significant technical upgrade: the new M Ignite pre-chamber ignition system.
Green is only on the surface
The “100 Jahre Nürburgring” range includes the M2, M3 Sedan, M3 Touring, M4 Coupé, M5 Sedan and M5 Touring. BMW adds the Nürburgring outline, anniversary logos, special interior trim details and, depending on the model, green accents on the wheels and bodywork.
The M2, M3 and M4 also receive the M Ignite system. Ignition beginning in a pre-chamber improves combustion efficiency under high loads, helping to reduce fuel consumption and meet Euro 7 requirements without reducing power. This is the anniversary range’s most significant technical element, as BMW is seeking to extend the life of high-output six-cylinder petrol engines.
The M5 remains hybrid
The M5 Sedan and M5 Touring continue to use the M HYBRID powertrain, combining a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor. The system produces 535 kW and 1,000 Nm.
This clearly illustrates BMW’s current strategy. With the M2, M3 and M4, the manufacturer is improving internal-combustion engine efficiency; with the M5, it is addressing emissions requirements through electrification.
The anniversary range brings no overall power increase or new chassis, so this is not a track-focused version in the mould of the CSL or CS. Instead, it is a collector-oriented special edition whose most technically interesting feature lies in its ignition system.
The Nürburgring connection is not merely marketing
BMW M has used the 20.8 km Nordschleife for developing its models for decades. The circuit’s 73 corners, elevation changes and high loads simultaneously test the brakes, cooling, suspension and drivetrain. That makes the M Ignite system a logical fit for the anniversary range. Its benefits should be most apparent during high-load driving, for which the Nürburgring is one of the toughest proving grounds.
BMW will open orders for most special-edition models in selected European markets in September 2026, with the M2 following in January 2027. Availability in Estonia has not currently been confirmed.
