The BMW V12 LMR is a Le Mans Prototype built for sports car racing from 1999 to 2000. The car was built through an alliance between BMW Motorsport and Williams Racing, and was the successor to the failed BMW V12 LM of 1998. It is famous for earning BMW its only overall victory to date at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. [3] [4]

The BMW V12 LM was a racing car built for sports car racing in 1998. The car was built using a combination of Williams Racing chassis engineering and construction and a BMW powerplant. The car was the predecessor to the BMW V12 LMR, which debuted in 1999.

Jul 27, 2022 · In 1999, BMW took on Toyota, Mercedes, Audi, Nissan and Panoz at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its V12 LMR, securing the German constructor's first overall win at the race.

Apr 30, 2024 · There was nervousness in the camp after the previous year’s debacle at Le Mans: a wheel-bearing problem had resulted in an early bath for the drivers of the two V12 LMs, the first stab by Williams at an LMP powered by BMW’s S70 V12 that already had a victory at the 24 Hours to its name in McLaren’s F1 GTR in 1995.

BMW abandoned the LM project and immediately focused on a complete redesign: the 1999 V12 “LMR.” BMW, WilliamsF1, and Schnitzer went back to the drawing board, retaining only the carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis for their 1999 revamp; the bodywork itself was redesigned entirely.

1999 LMP: 13.0:1, 580 bhp / 433 KW @ 6500 rpm, 670 NM / 494.2 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm alloy block and head DOHC with variable valve timing system (BMW dual VANOS), 4 valves / cylinder - 48 valves total

Jul 7, 2014 · But away from those headline images, and despite Mercedes’ withdrawal, it was a classic race which distilled into a titanic battle between the frugal, open-cockpit BMW V12 LMR and the super-quick coupé Toyota GT-One. The BMW triumphed, but the issue was settled only when a tyre blow-out on the Mulsanne delayed the runner-up Toyota.

Jun 13, 2014 · Dubbed the 'V12 LM,' the new BMW 'Le Mans Prototype' was entrusted to Schnitzer Motorsport for that year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. The two-car team made its first appearance at the Le Mans Prequalifying in May of 1998.

Dec 18, 2016 · The BMW V12 LMR was the only car produced by the Bavarian manufacturer that won the most prestigious race in the world – Le Mans 24 Hours. After both BMW V12 LM’s failed to finish 1998 Le Mans 24h, the Bavarian manufacturer was resolute to design more reliable and faster car for the following year.

Feb 15, 2016 · A typical feature of the V12 LM design was the split engine air intakes on either side of the cockpit, while the nose featured BMW's trademark twin kidney grill. Installed as a semi-stressed unit was the latest evolution of the all-aluminium V12 engine.