BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 Namibia. Recap.
Thu Oct 31 09:00:00 CET 2024Press Release
The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 – The Spirit of GS Returned Home.
The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2024 – The Spirit of GS Returned Home.
+++ The iX xDrive50 confirmed with up to 521 km of range, surpassing initial estimates of 475 km. +++ The i4 eDrive40 confirmed with up to 484 km. +++ i4 M50 xDrive confirmed with up to 435 km, up from initial estimates of 385 km.
+++ The iX M60 with standard xDrive produces the highest torque figure ever in a production BMW at 811 lb-ft. +++ Canada to offer the entry level variant - iX xDrive40. +++ The two new versions join the previously announced xDrive50. +++ Market launch in June 2022. +++
This weekend, BMW Motorrad Motorsport starts into the 2021 WorldSBK. After the development period and winter tests, the new BMW M 1000 RR is now set for its race debut. For the first time, the 2021 WorldSBK grid will feature four riders on the BMW M 1000 RR. Tom Sykes and Michael van der Mark start for the works team, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Jonas Folger and Eugene Laverty line up for BMW satellite teams Bonovo MGM Racing and RC Squadra Corse.
Rotorua, New Zealand. Here in Rotorua, among the natural thermal springs, the teams have all arrived, the bikes are waiting, tents have been pitched, riding kit unpacked and everyone is ready for the start of the seventh BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy.
• Jakub ‘Kuba’ Przygonski and co-driver Tom Colsoul in a MINI John Cooper Works Rally secure second place result. • Three MINI crews complete Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge inside the top ten. • Luc Alphand’s long-awaited return to cross-country rally in a MINI John Cooper Works Buggy proves to be a successful decision.
Timo Glock (GER) and the Hockenheimring (GER) once again proved to be a lucky combination for BMW Motorsport in the 17th race of the DTM season. Having shone at the season-opener on the same track back in May, the BMW Team RMG driver impressed again in the penultimate race of the year.
Race 15 of the DTM season saw three BMW M4 DTMs finish in the points at Spielberg (AUT) on Saturday. Marco Wittmann (GER) was the best-placed BMW driver, finishing fifth in the Red Bull BMW M4 DTM. He was followed over the line by Maxime Martin (BEL) in sixth. Timo Glock (GER) came home tenth at the Red Bull Ring to take the final place in the top ten.
254,862 vehicles delivered worldwide in March, up 5.9% +++ BMW sales increase 5.3%, totalling 212,093 +++ MINI sales grow 8.7% to 42,447 +++ BMW Group sales in first quarter up 5.3% to 587,237 +++ More than half a million BMWs sold in first quarter +++ Almost 20,000 electrified models sold in first quarter +++ Sales growth achieved in all major sales regions +++
• All three MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars complete their first Dakar • Three MINI in the top 10 despite extreme challenges of this event • 7 out of 8 MINI entries complete full 2017 Dakar distance
• 3rd place stage finish for Terranova • Al Rajhi completes Stage 11 in 5th • Top five in reach for Terranova as 2017 Dakar enters the final stage
• Al Rajhi returns to form with 4th place stage finish • Terranova completes today’s stage in 5th; now 6th overall • Garafulic now in 7th place overall; Przygonski 8th
• 4th place stage finish for Hirvonen • Terranova completes today’s stage in 6th • Four MINI remain in the overall top 10
• Hirvonen returns to form with 4th place stage finish • Top 10 stage finishes for Al Rajhi, Garafulic and Terranova • Hirvonen maintains top five position overall
• Four MINI cars remain in the top ten overall • Al Rajhi re-joins the 2017 Dakar, subject to appeal • Terranova finishes 8th in today’s stage, Przygonski in 9th
• Hirvonen climbs to 3rd overall after 2nd place finish in today’s stage • Przygonski 7th overall ahead of Terranova in 8th • Best ever stage performance for Garafulic; now 9th overall
• Hirvonen climbs to 3rd overall after 2nd place finish in today’s stage • Przygonski 7th overall ahead of Terranova in 8th • Best ever stage performance for Garafulic; now 9th overall
• Four MINI cars in top ten overall • Fourth place finish in Stage 3 for Hirvonen • Top 10 finishes for Terranova, Al Rajhi and Przygonski
• Two MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars move up the top ten leader board • Al-Rajhi completes Stage 2 in sixth place; Hirvonen eighth • Przygonski climbs to 12th overall
• Two MINI John Cooper Works Rally take top ten positions • Al-Rajhi completes Stage 1 in seventh place; Hirvonen in ninth • All eight members of the MINI Family complete Stage 1
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