Formula BMW

This is the fourth year of Formula BMW. Formula BMW is designed to give new and upcoming drivers a place to learn and show what they can do. The goal of the design behind Formula BMW was “to build a car that would set new standards in the entry level Formulas.” A high standard for safety was of the utmost importance and then low cost, ease of maintenance and flexibility. The gear ratios, shock absorbers, and wings are all adjustable. Young drivers can quickly get up to speed with the process of setting up a car. The front and rear wings are also adjustable, and the car has a stepped underbody for safety reasons.

This is the first time BMW has put its name brand on a Formula car. The car was designed by BMW’s American subsidiary, Designworks/USA, in cooperation with BMW Motorsport in Munich.
The Formula BMW FB2receives its power from the four-cylinder engine taken from the BMW K1200RS motorcycle. The engine produces 140 bhp and will propel the 1,001-pound car up to 140 mph depending on the gear ratio chosen. The engine is also sealed so that the teams cannot tune it. This gives the engine a longer lifetime, lower maintenance costs and a very high level of equality among all of the teams.