BMW Heritage Race Cars in KLCC -Kuala Lumpur

BMW Heritage Race Cars in the streets of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, 18 March 2006 —
Report:
BMW Group MALAYSIA
Corporate Communications

Photos:
-Tom
-Andy Goh

History was made in the streets of Kuala Lumpur today as seven classic BMW race cars driven by former BMW motorsports greats, raced around Jalan Pinang and Jalan P. Ramlee today in an exhibition race marking BMW’s 77 year heritage of involvement in motorsports.
The BMW heritage Race Car Demonstration featured seven special BMW race cars from every era of BMW’s racing history specially flown in from Munich, Germany. The cars were:
• BMW Vi 2 LMR, driven by 4 Time European Touring Car Champion Dieter Quester.
• BMW Ml Pro Car, driven by former Formula 1 Driver Marc Surer
• McLaren SMW El GTR Le Mans, driven by Le Mans 24 Hours Driver Harald Grohs
• BMW 328 Mille Miglia, driven by European Touring Car Driver Prinz Leopold von Bayern
• BMW 320 td (24 hours NBGRG), driven by Marc Hessel
• BMW 320i ETCC, driven by Duncan Huismann
• BMW M3 GTR, driven by Hans—Joachim Stuck,

Wolfgang Schlimme, Managing Director BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd said, “BMW has a long and great history in motorsports. This year, 2006, is our 77th anniversary of being involved in the arena and there is no other better way to share some of the magic and excitement of our racing heritage than through the demonstration of these powerful machines.’
Schlimme added that being faithful to the essence of racing has always been the commitment of the BMW Marque.

“Our reputation has always been strongly shaped by our commitment to motorsports and this will continue into the future. Since our inaugural year of car production in 1929, BMW has been participating and achieving great successes in the field of motorsports.” Schlimme continued.
Schlimme explained that the cars comprise of a selection of some of the greatest and most well known vehicles in motorsports and are today considered legends in the motorsporting hail of fame.
He said, “Some of these cars date back almost to the beginning of BMW history and are integral in defining our strong racing heritage,”

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The BMW Heritage Race in the streets of Kuala Lumpur, on the eve of the
Petronas Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix, is also special to BMW as it is a
celebration of BMW’s new partnership with Petronas under the BMW Sauber Fl
Team.

BMWClub Malaysia graced the event. Visit: http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com
Schlimme said, “The Sepang Circuit and the Petronas Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix here in Malaysia is very much regarded as a home race for BMW ae it is also the home of our premium partner, Petronas.”

About BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd
BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a joint venture between Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW)
AG, the world manufacturer of BMW vehicles based in Munich, Germany and Sime
Darby Berhad. The establishment of this subsidiary in August 2003 reflects the BMW
Group’s confidence in the long-term future of Malaysia and its commitment to maintain
and tend BMW’s leading position in the premium market segment.

BMW Malaysia activities cover the wholesale of BMW cars, spare parts and accessories, as well as the overall planning of sales, marketing, after-sales, and other related activities in Malaysia. Its dealership network covers 1 1 showrooms and workshops in various cities in Malaysia.
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BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd
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Hie..

The cars are really awesome. Really machines that tore the tarmac down here yea.

A sincere appreciation to BMW for bringing their pride here in Malaysia.


cheers'

thnx for posting the pics..i really wanted to go ..but sadly i had an exam on that day..

those beemers are swwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeettttttttt........... how i wish i could be there...

thanks for posting the pics cos I was really curious which cars BMW brought to the Heritage event... wanted to go but was already dead tired from attending the F1 qualifying session...

aRghHHhhhh........ my dream car!!

M3! M3! M3! :regular_smile:

Sweet n Legendary rides coupled with highly sophisticated engineering.....
Simply breathtaking.......................................M3!M3!M3!

more pics

Here are some pics that I took...















Enjoy!!

cool bimmer...classy and powerful...a rich mans toy...better than having a hooker beside you...this is wat makes the hooker pays the bimmer owner to make love in their car...

fuhhh..deymmm

wish i could be there too.. final exams week le.. *sigh* :sad_smile:

M3 Power!!!!!!!!!!!

McLaren F1 GTR ... phew! Remember the days McLaren flown in a McLaren F1 for pre - approved list of interested buyers at Batu 3 when I was in my teens ... the noise! the interior! the golden engine bay! the luggage compartment! the price!

Walau !!!!!!!!!
So many BMW ah !!!!!!!!!!!
Cool man !!!!!!!!!!!

Doink said:

cool bimmer...classy and powerful...a rich mans toy...better than having a hooker beside you...this is wat makes the hooker pays the bimmer owner to make love in their car...

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LOL! I so agree with you man. Check out those rims! *drool*

woow!! very power sioot!! and nice pic you got there

Doink said:

cool bimmer...classy and powerful...a rich mans toy...better than having a hooker beside you...this is wat makes the hooker pays the bimmer owner to make love in their car...

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I'm agree too hahahaha ... but don't "shoot" on the cusion !!!!:angry_smile: hahahaha:shades_smile:

thanks 4 sharing...