BMW M has announced plans for some exclusive editions of its cars to mark the 100th anniversary of the legendary Nürburgring race track in Germany. Called the 100 Jahre Nürburgring and based on a range of six of the marque’s high-performance models, the new special edition pays tribute to a stretch of blacktop that “stands like no other for driving dynamics, precision and performance”.

Full details for Australia are yet to be announced, but in Europe at least, the special edition will be available on the M2 coupe, M3 sedan and Touring, M4 coupe and M5 sedan and Touring models.

Rear three-quarter view of a bright green BMW M sports car on a race track, with dual exhausts and a dark rear diffuser.
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BMW will also offer 100 Jahre Nürburgring editions from its Motorrad motorbike range, with the the M 1000 RR, M 1000 R, and M 1000 XR offered in Europe, with Australian availability yet to be announced.

Featuring on all of the models is the exclusive ‘Nürburgring Green’ paint finish, which was developed specifically for the special edition. It’s accompanied by edition-specific details such as a ‘100 Years’ logo, ‘Nürburgring since 1927’ wording and a silhouette of the Nordschleife track, also known at the Green Hell.

Edition graphics appear on the front doors, C-pillar, and rear side sections, depending on the model, while roof graphics also feature. On the M2, M3 sedan, M4 coupe and M5 sedan, the design extends the M carbon roof, while the BMW M3 Touring and BMW M5 Touring feature the design on their steel roofs.

Light grey, Nürburgring Green and black form the special edition’s colour palette, complemented by model-specific green accents on the wheels and kidney grille surrounds. Alternatively, the edition models are also available in ‘Black Sapphire’ metallic paintwork.

Race track finish line with BMW banner reading POWER and several green cars lined up on the pit straight, motorcycles in the middle, grandstands on the sides.
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“The Nürburgring is much more than just a racetrack for us – it is a second home for BMW M. All our production vehicles are put through their paces on the Nordschleife. With the Edition 100 Jahre Nürburgring, we celebrate our long-standing and successful relationship with the Nürburgring,” BMW CEO Frank van Meel said.

If you’re unfamiliar, the 20.8km Nürburgring Nordschleife is considered one of the most demanding racetracks in the world with its 73 corners, significant elevation changes, and varying track characteristics. Most of the world’s car manufacturers use it when developing their new models.

Australian details for the BMW 100 Jahre Nürburgring special editions will be announced ahead of their local arrivals.