BMW is a regularly sponsor of the MotoGP racing series and supplies vehicles in the form of safety cars for the season. 2015 is no different, and as the new season is about to start, BMW has revealed itsM4 MotoGP Safety Car.

I think theM4 MotoGP Safety Car looks menacing and there’s no doubting its capability as a track performer. As BMW states: the six-cylinder inline engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, a high-rev concept and distinct racing genes contributes significantly to the high-performance character of the overall concept.What this means is that this 317 kW and 500 Nm coupe has more than enough performance for its role as a safety car in the 2015 Moto GP World Championship.

M4 MotoGP Safety Car Details

While there’s not much mechanically different to the road-going BMW M4, this safety car gains a revolutionary water injection system which is claimed to increase performance. According to BMW, water injection means it’s now possible to up the performance limits and bypass normal heat restrictions. This system is also claimed to reduce consumption and emissions. The tank for the water injection system is located in the boot, and is about five litres in capacity.

For those who are technically minded, the official description from BMW says: “Water is injected into the intake module’s collector as a fine spray, thus significantly cooling the exhaust air during vaporisation. This lowers the discharge temperature in the combustion chamberand thus reduces the tendency for knocking. The turbo engine can thus be operated with a higher charging pressure and an earlier ignition point.”

Driving hard on a race track means there’s a lot of demand on theM4 MotoGP Safety Car’s cooling systems, and BMW has fitted additional radiators as well as an extra electric water pump to help keep the electronics, gearbox and turbocharger cool.

The BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car also gains a number of visual upgrades including a DTM-style wing, M performance aerodynamic kit, titanium exhaust system, Recaro racing seats with Schroth harnesses as well the usual flashing lights associated with an emergency vehicle. Remove the BMW branding, change the emergency lights from red to blue and you could potentially have the most badass-looking police car in the world…