This BMW M4 Comes With Racing Pedigree – And Valentino Rossi Himself

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a MotoGP legend crash-landed into Bavaria’s M division with a Sharpie and some design cues, here’s your answer. BMW’s M4 CS Edition VR46 isn’t just a tribute to Valentino “The Doctor” Rossi. It’s a 550-horsepower birthday card written in carbon fiber, yellow paint, and thinly veiled madness.

This BMW Has Been Rossi-Fied

This isn’t just another limited-edition badge job. No, BMW actually pulled the M4 CS out of its orderly production line, gave it the spa treatment, and handed the airbrush to “The Doctor” himself. You get two flavors: “Style” and “Sport,” both slathered in bold paint schemes and laser-guided swagger. There’s Frozen Tanzanite Blue matte for the classy types, and Marina Bay Blue for those who prefer their carbon with a splash of Rossi’s signature highlighter yellow chaos. And yes, that’s a giant #46 slapped on the side like it’s qualifying at Mugello.

While your dentist’s M4 might have leather and lane assist, this one has carbon bucket seats with yellow shoulder zones, a VR46 logo stitched where your head goes, and a center console badge that screams “1 of 46” like it’s flexing on the dealership lot.

This BMW VR46 Comes With A Legend

And just in case you doubted its pedigree, BMW threw in a once-in-a-lifetime meet-and-drive experience with Rossi himself at his Motor Ranch in Tavullia – and again at Misano Circuit, where he’s already grabbed GT World Challenge wins in a BMW M4 GT3.

Let’s not overlook the real kicker, though. This isn’t a decal-wrapped poser. It’s a full-fat M4 CS with the same 405 kW (550 HP) turbocharged straight-six and a whole lot of Motorsport grit. Every one of the 92 units (split evenly between the two designs) took 20 hours of hand-finishing at BMW’s Dingolfing facility, a place that’s more boutique paint shop than factory when it comes to these kinds of builds.

BMW M doesn’t just hand the keys to its skunkworks to anyone. And Valentino Rossi isn’t just anyone. This is a collision of legends – one born on two wheels, the other bred on the Autobahn. The result is a collector-grade bruiser that wears its racing heart on its sleeve and a paint job that shouts louder than Rossi’s Ducati ever did.

This article was originally published by Hotcars