BMW M Hybrid V8 new livery for 1975 CSL's victory
📷© Courtesy of BMW Group. Both BMW M Hybrid V8 with BMW North America 50th anniversary livery
BMW North America celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and the the Twelve Hours of Sebring plays a special role in this history. The story of BMW North America began in 1975 with the victory of the BMW 3.0 CSL at Sebring.
A special livery for the rest of the IWSC season
📷© Courtesy of BMW Group. The 1975 12 Hours of Sebring winning #25 BMW 3.0 CSL and the new 50th anniversary BMW M Hybrid V8 livery.
1975 was a historic year for BMW in North America. BMW North America was founded on 15th March, and just days later, the BMW 3.0 CSL secured the brand’s first major sports car victory in the USA at Sebring. This triumph came in the very first race that BMW Motorsport GmbH and the newly established BMW North America entered together. Exactly 50 years later, the BMW M Hybrid V8 livery at the Twelve Hours of Sebring pays tribute to half a century of motorsport success in North America. It showcases key milestones from 1975 to today, embedded within the track silhouette of Sebring. As witnesses of history, Jochen Neerpasch, co-founder and first managing director of BMW Motorsport GmbH, and Brian Redman, Sebring winner of 1975, will be present for the anniversary. The BMW M Hybrid V8s will continue to feature these special liveries throughout the IWSC season.
📷© Luc Warnotte at Daytona 2025. Both BMW M Hybrid V8 ended 4th and 7th.
The Twelve Hours of Sebring marks the second event of the 2025 IWSC season. At the endurance classic in Florida, BMW M Motorsport teams aim to extend the 50-year legacy of success. BMW M Team RLL fought for an overall podium finish with its two BMW M Hybrid V8s in the GTP class at the season opener at Daytona in January ending 4th and 7th.
📷© Luc Warnotte at Daytona 2025. #24 BMW M Hybrid V8 ended 4th after fighting for overall podium finish.
Philipp Eng, Dries Vanthoor and Kevin Magnussen will share driving duties in #24 BMW M Hybrid V8
📷© Luc Warnotte at Daytona 2025. #25 BMW M Hybrid V8.
Sheldon van der Linde, Marco Wittmann and Robin Frijns will drive #25 BMW M Hybrid V8
73rd Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will resume March 12-15 with the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is due to start at 10 a.m. ET March 15.
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