BMW SPAIN AND REAL MADRID CF UNVEIL NEW M5 TOURING SAFETY CAR – YEAH, FOR A SOCCER TEAM.
BMW España and Real Madrid CF are kicking off their third season together with a serious upgrade in presence and performance. Taking over from the muscular BMW XM, which previously led the club’s official matchday convoys, the all-new BMW M5 Touring now assumes the title of “Safety Car” for one of the world’s most iconic football teams. Yeah, you read that right - a safety car for a soccer team. It might sound like something out of a Gran Turismo fever dream, but this is more than just showboating. It’s a rolling symbol of performance, prestige, and innovation - everything both brands stand for. Under the long and wide hood of this Touring beast is BMW’s M HYBRID system, pairing a high-performance V8 engine with a fast-responding electric motor. The result? A jaw-dropping combined power output of 535 kW and 1,000 Nm of torque, making it one of the most potent wagons BMW has ever unleashed. It’s not all brute force either - the plug-in hybrid setup allows for up to 69 km of pure electric range, perfect for whisper-quiet rollouts when needed. Visually, the car wears bold ‘Rethink The Game’ branding, a slogan that reflects the strategic alliance between BMW and Real Madrid. It’s more than a marketing phrase - it’s a shared philosophy. Since the partnership began, both powerhouses have collaborated on innovative projects like “Rethink The Game: The Event”, a think tank held inside the legendary Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and the “Banco de Energía” campaign, which saw a donation made to the Padre Garralda Foundation after a unique social activation.
This isn’t BMW’s first rodeo when it comes to blending performance with social responsibility, and now the M5 Touring takes the baton - refined, recharged, and ready to make its debut in style. The M5 Touring Safety Car will roll out for the first time on April 16th, leading the Real Madrid squad to the Champions League quarter-final showdown against Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu. You can bet it’ll turn heads on the Paseo de la Castellana as much as Vinícius Jr. does on the wing. Founded in 1902, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is more than just a football team - it's a cultural institution. With a record 14 UEFA Champions League titles, 35 La Liga championships, and a legacy of legends from Alfredo Di Stéfano to Cristiano Ronaldo, the club continues to redefine excellence on and off the pitch. Known for its relentless pursuit of victory and its white-hot fanbase (literally - the team is nicknamed Los Blancos), Real Madrid operates at the very pinnacle of world sport. And just like the BMW M division, Real Madrid isn’t about following trends. It's about setting them. Whether it's in tactics, talent development, or tech-infused partnerships like this one, the club continues to innovate and evolve. This new M5 Touring isn’t just a flashy ride - it’s a rolling representation of two titans at the top of their respective games, converging on a path paved with legacy, precision, and passion.
Take a look at the YouTube video that shows off the preparation of the wicked new BMW M5 Touring for use as a "safety car" for one of the world's most supported soccer teams - Real Madrid: BMW & Real Madrid: Nuevo Safety Car, el BMW M5 Touring | BMW España
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